Mobility Assistance in Merion Station, PA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Merion Station, PA: the local picture

7.0%

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

70

residents 85 or older (1.2% of all residents)

1.4 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Wynnewood)

16%

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

About 83 Merion Station residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (7.0%; 16% in Montgomery County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Merion Station that list physical therapy include Main Line Health Home Care & Hospice - Home Health and Accentcare Health Of Pennsylvania; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Merion Station compared with Montgomery County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Merion Station	Montgomery County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	7.0%	16%	20%
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	2.5%	2.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.5%	6.0%	6.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability	16%	27%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	17%	28%	30%
Households with no vehicle	1.3%	5.7%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$189,150	$76,036	—

Older residents in towns around Merion Station

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Narberth, PA	0.8 mi	701	5.8%
Wynnewood, PA	1.1 mi	579	19%
Bala Cynwyd, PA	1.3 mi	2,107	20%
Penn Wynne, PA	1.6 mi	1,623	18%
Ardmore, PA	2.4 mi	2,844	12%
Bryn Mawr, PA	3.7 mi	818	21%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Main Line Health Home Care & Hospice - Home Health	Radnor, PA	8.9 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(888) 533-3999
Accentcare Health Of Pennsylvania	Bristol, PA	22 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(215) 826-0900
Mercy Home Health	Newtown, PA	24 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(267) 569-0760
Bayada Home Health Care, Inc.	Blue Bell, PA	11 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(610) 277-1100
Penn Medicine Home Health	Bala Cynwyd, PA	1.0 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(610) 747-3400
Geras Healthcare, Inc	Newtown Square, PA	8.4 mi	2.5 of 5	—	(484) 356-5740

Emergency hospitals near Merion Station

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Main Line Hospital Lankenau	Wynnewood, PA	1.4 mi	4 of 5	(610) 645-2000
Roxborough Memorial Hospital	Philadelphia, PA	2.9 mi	2 of 5	(215) 483-9900

Straight-line miles from the center of Merion Station. 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 Merion Station

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 8% of the $15,763 monthly median income of Merion Station 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 Merion Station: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Merion Station?

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 8% of the $15,763 monthly median income of Merion Station 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 Merion Station, PA