Mobility Assistance in McKinley, PA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in McKinley, PA: the local picture

16%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (16% in Montgomery County)

73

residents 85 or older (2.7% of all residents)

1.0 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Meadowbrook)

27%

of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in Montgomery County)

About 105 McKinley residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (16%; 16% in Montgomery County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving McKinley that list physical therapy include Revolutionary Home Health Inc. and Expert Home Care; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

McKinley compared with Montgomery County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	McKinley	Montgomery County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	16%	16%	20%
Residents 85 or older	2.7%	2.5%	2.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.4%	6.0%	6.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability	27%	27%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	28%	30%
Households with no vehicle	0.0%	5.7%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$98,750	$76,036	—

Older residents in towns around McKinley

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Elkins Park, PA	1.0 mi	2,069	26%
Rockledge, PA	1.1 mi	566	10%
Jenkintown, PA	1.3 mi	929	25%
Oak Lane, PA	1.9 mi	1,018	23%
Wyncote, PA	2.0 mi	893	22%
Glenside, PA	2.6 mi	1,219	11%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Revolutionary Home Health Inc.	Oreland, PA	4.5 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(215) 600-3360
Expert Home Care	Feasterville, PA	8.0 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(215) 364-0340
Baci Home Health Care LLC	Dresher, PA	4.9 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(215) 367-5611
Keystonecare Home Health, LLC	Wyndmoor, PA	2.9 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(215) 836-2440
Deer Meadows Home Health And Support Services, LLC	Philadelphia, PA	3.7 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(215) 624-6038
Jefferson Health At Home By Bayada	Horsham, PA	7.1 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(215) 481-5800

Emergency hospitals near McKinley

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Holy Redeemer Hospital And Medical Center	Meadowbrook, PA	1.0 mi	3 of 5	(215) 947-3000
Jefferson Abington Hospital	Abington, PA	2.8 mi	3 of 5	(215) 481-2000

Straight-line miles from the center of McKinley. 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 McKinley

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 15% of the $8,229 monthly median income of McKinley 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 McKinley: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in McKinley?

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 15% of the $8,229 monthly median income of McKinley 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 McKinley, PA