Mobility Assistance in Kutztown, PA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Kutztown, PA: the local picture

23%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19% in Berks County)

78

residents 85 or older (1.9% of all residents)

11 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Macungie)

35%

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

About 208 Kutztown residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (23%; 19% in Berks County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Kutztown that list physical therapy include 1ST Care Home Health Services Of Pennsylvania and Revolutionary Home Health Inc; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Kutztown compared with Berks County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Kutztown	Berks County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	23%	19%	20%
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	2.4%	2.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	2.7%	5.3%	6.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	32%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	50%	28%	30%
Households with no vehicle	9.4%	8.7%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$36,506	$56,401	—

Older residents in towns around Kutztown

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Kutztown University, PA	0.8 mi	0	—
Fleetwood, PA	5.0 mi	823	24%
Blandon, PA	7.5 mi	1,161	8.0%
Breinigsville, PA	7.6 mi	961	19%
Alburtis, PA	9.4 mi	217	15%
Ancient Oaks, PA	10 mi	1,423	8.8%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
1ST Care Home Health Services Of Pennsylvania	Allentown, PA	15 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(610) 266-3999
Revolutionary Home Health Inc	Quakertown, PA	23 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(570) 383-7502
Patient Care	Wyomissing, PA	17 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(610) 373-0300
St Luke's Home Health	Bethlehem, PA	22 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(484) 526-1100
Bayada Home Health Care, Inc.	Allentown, PA	15 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(610) 317-2118
Advantage Home Health And Hospice	Pottsville, PA	25 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work	(570) 668-6300

Emergency hospitals near Kutztown

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Lehigh Valley Hospital - Macungie	Macungie, PA	11 mi	not rated	(835) 215-5500
Penn State Health St. Joseph	Reading, PA	12 mi	3 of 5	(610) 378-2000

Straight-line miles from the center of Kutztown. 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 Kutztown

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 40% of the $3,042 monthly median income of Kutztown 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 Kutztown: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Kutztown?

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 40% of the $3,042 monthly median income of Kutztown 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 Kutztown, PA