Mobility Assistance in Mountain Top, PA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Mountain Top, PA: the local picture

12%

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

195

residents 85 or older (1.6% of all residents)

9.5 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Wilkes-Barre)

16%

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

About 227 Mountain Top residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (12%; 20% in Luzerne County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Mountain Top that list physical therapy include Personal Home Healthcare And Hospice and Revolutionary Home Health Inc; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Mountain Top compared with Luzerne County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Mountain Top	Luzerne County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	12%	20%	20%
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	2.5%	2.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.2%	6.3%	6.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability	16%	32%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	33%	30%
Households with no vehicle	2.1%	9.5%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$85,592	$49,926	—

Older residents in towns around Mountain Top

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Ashley, PA	5.4 mi	448	19%
Nanticoke, PA	6.7 mi	1,823	22%
Plymouth, PA	7.7 mi	898	24%
Wilkes-Barre, PA	7.8 mi	6,791	25%
Freeland, PA	7.9 mi	657	18%
Edwardsville, PA	8.6 mi	760	23%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Personal Home Healthcare And Hospice	Blakely, PA	28 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(570) 342-3314
Revolutionary Home Health Inc	Eynon, PA	31 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(570) 383-7502
All Care Home Care, Inc	Hazleton, PA	13 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(570) 459-3002
Aveanna Home Health	West Pittston, PA	16 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(570) 655-3581
Care Plus Home Health Services, Inc	Washington, PA	238 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(724) 225-2444
Superior Health Services Inc	Dupont, PA	17 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(570) 883-9581

Emergency hospitals near Mountain Top

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Wilkes-Barre General Hospital	Wilkes-Barre, PA	9.5 mi	2 of 5	(570) 829-8111
Wilkes Barre Va Medical Center	Wilkes-Barre, PA	9.5 mi	5 of 5	(570) 824-3521

Straight-line miles from the center of Mountain Top. 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 Mountain Top

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 17% of the $7,133 monthly median income of Mountain Top 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 Mountain Top: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Mountain Top?

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 17% of the $7,133 monthly median income of Mountain Top 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 Mountain Top, PA