Mobility Assistance in Norwood, PA: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Norwood, PA: the local picture

9.1%

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

20

residents 85 or older (0.3% of all residents)

2.6 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Darby)

19%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Delaware County)

About 73 Norwood residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (9.1%; 20% in Delaware County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Norwood that list physical therapy include Main Line Health Home Care & Hospice - Home Health and Deer Meadows Home Health And Support Services, LLC; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Norwood compared with Delaware County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Norwood	Delaware County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	9.1%	20%	20%
Residents 85 or older	0.3%	2.2%	2.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.0%	6.7%	6.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability	19%	30%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	29%	30%
Households with no vehicle	3.1%	9.6%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$90,417	$66,651	—

Older residents in towns around Norwood

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Prospect Park, PA	0.6 mi	897	30%
Glenolden, PA	1.0 mi	1,239	31%
Folcroft, PA	1.1 mi	586	42%
Ridley Park, PA	1.7 mi	1,344	25%
Folsom, PA	1.8 mi	1,293	25%
Sharon Hill, PA	2.1 mi	441	43%

Home health agencies serving Norwood (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	13 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(888) 533-3999
Deer Meadows Home Health And Support Services, LLC	Philadelphia, PA	18 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(215) 624-6038
Accentcare Health Of Pennsylvania	Bristol, PA	28 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(215) 826-0900
Mercy Home Health	Newtown, PA	32 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(267) 569-0760
Premier Home Care Inc	Huntingdon Valley, PA	21 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(215) 969-2225
Residential Home Health Of Carlisle LLC	Havertown, PA	6.4 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(888) 923-5842

Emergency hospitals near Norwood

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Mercy Catholic Medical Center- Mercy Fitzgerald	Darby, PA	2.6 mi	2 of 5	(215) 237-4000
Crozer Chester Medical Center	Upland, PA	4.9 mi	1 of 5	(610) 447-2000

Straight-line miles from the center of Norwood. 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 Norwood

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 16% of the $7,535 monthly median income of Norwood 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 Norwood: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Norwood?

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 16% of the $7,535 monthly median income of Norwood 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 Norwood, PA