Mobility Assistance in Huntingdon, PA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Huntingdon, PA: the local picture

7.4%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17% in Huntingdon County)

171

residents 85 or older (2.5% of all residents)

0.3 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Huntingdon)

18%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Huntingdon County)

About 88 Huntingdon residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (7.4%; 17% in Huntingdon County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Huntingdon that list physical therapy include Medi Home Health Agency and Upmc Home Healthcare Of Central Pennsylvania; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Huntingdon compared with Huntingdon County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Huntingdon	Huntingdon County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	7.4%	17%	20%
Residents 85 or older	2.5%	2.6%	2.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	1.9%	4.8%	6.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability	18%	31%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	44%	30%	30%
Households with no vehicle	13%	7.1%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$55,132	$46,683	—

Older residents in towns around Huntingdon

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Tyrone, PA	18 mi	1,094	12%
Greenwood, PA	18 mi	612	13%
Stormstown, PA	20 mi	343	15%
Altoona, PA	21 mi	7,715	17%
Hollidaysburg, PA	21 mi	1,334	17%
Park Forest Village, PA	21 mi	1,348	15%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Medi Home Health Agency	State College, PA	22 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(814) 235-1048
Upmc Home Healthcare Of Central Pennsylvania	Altoona, PA	21 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(814) 946-5411
Advantage Home Health Services, LLC	Altoona, PA	21 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(814) 943-0222
Omni Home Care	State College, PA	22 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(814) 684-7366
Advantage Home Health Services Central	State College, PA	22 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(814) 235-1011
Penn Highlands Community Nurses	Saint Marys, PA	70 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(814) 781-1415

Emergency hospitals near Huntingdon

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Penn Highlands Huntingdon	Huntingdon, PA	0.3 mi	3 of 5	(814) 643-2290
Penn Highlands Tyrone	Tyrone, PA	17 mi	not rated	(814) 684-1255

Straight-line miles from the center of Huntingdon. 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 Huntingdon

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 $4,594 monthly median income of Huntingdon 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 Huntingdon: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Huntingdon?

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 $4,594 monthly median income of Huntingdon 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 Huntingdon, PA