Mobility Assistance in Hermitage, PA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Hermitage, PA: the local picture

23%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20% in Mercer County)

726

residents 85 or older (4.5% of all residents)

3.0 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Sharon)

38%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Mercer County)

About 985 Hermitage residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23%; 20% in Mercer County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

726 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

Home health agencies serving Hermitage that list physical therapy include Vna Alliance and Amedisys Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Hermitage compared with Mercer County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Hermitage	Mercer County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	23%	20%	20%
Residents 85 or older	4.5%	2.8%	2.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.2%	6.1%	6.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	33%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	31%	30%
Households with no vehicle	6.4%	9.6%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$53,932	$46,800	—

Older residents in towns around Hermitage

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Sharpsville, PA	3.0 mi	986	28%
Sharon, PA	3.1 mi	2,371	22%
Farrell, PA	3.2 mi	977	24%
Hubbard, OH	8.1 mi	1,788	12%
Greenville, PA	12 mi	1,130	12%
Campbell, OH	13 mi	1,408	20%

Home health agencies serving Hermitage (therapy needs a doctor’s order)

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Vna Alliance	Meadville, PA	32 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(814) 333-7000
Amedisys Home Health	Butler, PA	36 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(724) 284-4663
Medi Home Health Agency Inc	Pittsburgh, PA	62 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(412) 242-8540
Amedisys Home Health Of Pa	Uniontown, PA	100 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(724) 438-6660
Anova Home Healthcare Services Inc	Carnegie, PA	60 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(412) 681-1044
Family Home Health LP	Monroeville, PA	66 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(412) 856-4000

Emergency hospitals near Hermitage

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Sharon Regional Medical Center	Sharon, PA	3.0 mi	3 of 5	(724) 983-3911
Upmc Horizon	Greenville, PA	13 mi	4 of 5	(724) 588-2100

Straight-line miles from the center of Hermitage. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a caregiver for mobility help can help with

Steadying walks inside and outside the home
Transfers: bed, chair, toilet, shower and car
Help with walkers, canes and wheelchairs
The home exercises a physical therapist set

Cost

What mobility assistance costs in Hermitage

At the Pennsylvania median aide wage of $14.14 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,225 a month in wages, which is 27% of the $4,494 monthly median income of Hermitage households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Pennsylvania's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Hiring directly, you agree the rate with the caregiver and usually become the household employer (U.S. Department of Labor rules). Some families qualify for programs that pay for care at home; see Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a caregiver for mobility help

Falls are the leading cause of injury for adults 65 and older, and over 14 million, or 1 in 4, older adults report falling every year (CDC).

Questions worth asking: Which transfers are you trained to do safely? Have you used a gait belt, walker or wheelchair with clients? What would you do if my parent started to fall? More in our mobility assistance guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Mobility Assistance in Hermitage: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Hermitage?

At the Pennsylvania median aide wage of $14.14 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,225 a month in wages, which is 27% of the $4,494 monthly median income of Hermitage households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Pennsylvania's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

What does a caregiver do to help with mobility?

Walks beside the person, helps them stand and sit, transfers them to bed, chair, toilet, shower or car, and keeps walkways clear. They do not replace a physical therapist.

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year; CMS provider data (October 25, 2026); U.S. DOL state minimum wages (July 1, 2026); BLS OEWS May 2025 aide wages, which cover employed aides rather than private rates.

Mobility Assistance at Home in Hermitage, PA