Mobility Assistance in Lewistown, PA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Lewistown, PA: the local picture

25%

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

208

residents 85 or older (2.5% of all residents)

0.3 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Lewistown)

42%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Mifflin County)

About 347 Lewistown residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25%; 20% in Mifflin County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Lewistown that list physical therapy include Geisinger Home Health and Advantage Home Health Services Central; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Lewistown compared with Mifflin County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Lewistown	Mifflin County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	25%	20%	20%
Residents 85 or older	2.5%	2.7%	2.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.5%	6.8%	6.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability	42%	34%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	43%	27%	30%
Households with no vehicle	15%	10%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$33,359	$44,931	—

Older residents in towns around Lewistown

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Boalsburg, PA	16 mi	1,013	12%
State College, PA	20 mi	2,786	15%
Pleasant Gap, PA	21 mi	466	24%
Park Forest Village, PA	23 mi	1,348	15%
Toftrees, PA	23 mi	716	40%
Huntingdon, PA	24 mi	1,335	7.4%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Geisinger Home Health	Danville, PA	56 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(570) 284-3390
Advantage Home Health Services Central	State College, PA	20 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(814) 235-1011
Upmc Home Healthcare Of Central Pennsylvania	Altoona, PA	44 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	44 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(814) 943-0222
Advantage Home Health And Hospice	Pottsville, PA	72 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work	(570) 668-6300
Residential Home Health Of NC Pa, LLC	Lewisburg, PA	43 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(888) 923-5842

Emergency hospitals near Lewistown

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital	Lewistown, PA	0.3 mi	5 of 5	(717) 248-5411
Meadows Psychiatric Center	Centre Hall, PA	17 mi	not rated	(814) 364-2161

Straight-line miles from the center of Lewistown. 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 Lewistown

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 44% of the $2,780 monthly median income of Lewistown 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 Lewistown: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Lewistown?

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 44% of the $2,780 monthly median income of Lewistown 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 Lewistown, PA