Mobility Assistance in Hershey, PA: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Hershey, PA: the local picture

28%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21% in Dauphin County)

669

residents 85 or older (4.7% of all residents)

1.2 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Hershey)

37%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Dauphin County)

About 840 Hershey residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (28%; 21% in Dauphin County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Hershey that list physical therapy include Wellspan Vna Home Care and Centerwell Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Hershey compared with Dauphin County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Hershey	Dauphin County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	28%	21%	20%
Residents 85 or older	4.7%	2.1%	2.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	11%	6.7%	6.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	32%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	29%	30%
Households with no vehicle	6.4%	9.4%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$61,174	$59,435	—

Older residents in towns around Hershey

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Campbelltown, PA	3.2 mi	861	30%
Palmyra, PA	3.3 mi	1,333	17%
Hummelstown, PA	3.8 mi	692	38%
Skyline View, PA	5.8 mi	1,854	5.9%
Rutherford, PA	6.5 mi	799	23%
Middletown, PA	7.1 mi	1,494	28%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Wellspan Vna Home Care	York, PA	22 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(717) 812-4433
Centerwell Home Health	Lancaster, PA	23 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(717) 291-5943
Homeland Homehealth	Harrisburg, PA	13 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(717) 412-0166
Amedisys Home Health	Lancaster, PA	26 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(717) 291-8396
Geisinger Home Health	Danville, PA	48 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(570) 284-3390
Accentcare Home Health Of Central Pennsylvania	Elizabethtown, PA	8.9 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(717) 367-2571

Emergency hospitals near Hershey

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Milton S Hershey Medical Center	Hershey, PA	1.2 mi	4 of 5	(717) 531-8521
Upmc Pinnacle Hospitals	Harrisburg, PA	11 mi	4 of 5	(717) 782-3131

Straight-line miles from the center of Hershey. 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 Hershey

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 24% of the $5,098 monthly median income of Hershey 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 Hershey: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Hershey?

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 24% of the $5,098 monthly median income of Hershey 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 Hershey, PA