Mobility Assistance in Imperial, PA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Imperial, PA: the local picture

17%

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

57

residents 85 or older (1.9% of all residents)

8.6 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Sewickley)

21%

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

About 88 Imperial residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17%; 20% in Allegheny County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Imperial that list physical therapy include Medi Home Health Agency Inc and Amedisys Home Health Of Pa; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Imperial compared with Allegheny County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Imperial	Allegheny County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	17%	20%	20%
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	2.5%	2.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	2.7%	6.3%	6.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability	21%	31%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	46%	34%	30%
Households with no vehicle	3.2%	12%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$24,900	$54,654	—

Older residents in towns around Imperial

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Carnot-Moon, PA	4.8 mi	2,110	22%
Coraopolis, PA	6.3 mi	1,386	22%
Sewickley, PA	7.0 mi	696	21%
Carnegie, PA	9.2 mi	1,708	21%
Crafton, PA	9.5 mi	1,188	21%
Ingram, PA	9.6 mi	562	19%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Medi Home Health Agency Inc	Pittsburgh, PA	23 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	48 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(724) 438-6660
Advanced Home Health	Pittsburgh, PA	7.9 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(412) 344-4100
Gallagher Home Health Services	Bridgeville, PA	10 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(412) 279-7800
Allegheny Health Network Healthcare At Home Home Health	Canonsburg, PA	13 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(724) 222-9906
Omni Home Care	Canonsburg, PA	13 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(412) 276-5030

Emergency hospitals near Imperial

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Heritage Valley Sewickley	Sewickley, PA	8.6 mi	4 of 5	(412) 741-6600
St Clair Hospital	Pittsburgh, PA	11 mi	4 of 5	(412) 942-4000

Straight-line miles from the center of Imperial. 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 Imperial

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 59% of the $2,075 monthly median income of Imperial 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 Imperial: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Imperial?

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 59% of the $2,075 monthly median income of Imperial 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 Imperial, PA