Mobility Assistance in Kutztown University, PA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Kutztown University, PA: the local picture

0

residents 85 or older (0.0% of all residents)

12 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Reading)

0

residents 65 or older (0.0% of Kutztown University)

$14.14

median hourly wage of home care aides in Pennsylvania (BLS, May 2025)

About 0 Kutztown University residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (—; 19% in Berks County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Kutztown University 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 University compared with Berks County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Kutztown University	Berks County	Pennsylvania
Residents 85 or older	0.0%	2.4%	2.4%
Households with no vehicle	0.0%	8.7%	10%

Older residents in towns around Kutztown University

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Kutztown, PA	0.8 mi	966	23%
Fleetwood, PA	4.2 mi	823	24%
Blandon, PA	6.7 mi	1,161	8.0%
Breinigsville, PA	8.1 mi	961	19%
Alburtis, PA	9.7 mi	217	15%
Ancient Oaks, PA	11 mi	1,423	8.8%

Home health agencies serving Kutztown University (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	16 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	26 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work	(570) 668-6300

Emergency hospitals near Kutztown University

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

Straight-line miles from the center of Kutztown University. 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 University

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. 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 University: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Kutztown University?

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. 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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.

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