Mobility Assistance in Oak Hills, PA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Oak Hills, PA: the local picture

14%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17% in Butler County)

79

residents 85 or older (3.1% of all residents)

4.2 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Butler)

21%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Butler County)

About 92 Oak Hills residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (14%; 17% in Butler County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Oak Hills that list physical therapy include Amedisys Home Health and Medi Home Health Agency Inc; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Oak Hills compared with Butler County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Oak Hills	Butler County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	14%	17%	20%
Residents 85 or older	3.1%	2.3%	2.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	12%	5.0%	6.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability	21%	29%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	21%	29%	30%
Households with no vehicle	8.9%	5.5%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$97,721	$58,912	—

Older residents in towns around Oak Hills

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Meadowood, PA	1.4 mi	807	11%
Butler, PA	2.6 mi	1,642	32%
Meridian, PA	2.8 mi	1,121	16%
Homeacre-Lyndora, PA	3.2 mi	1,587	18%
Shanor-Northvue, PA	6.1 mi	1,054	20%
Bakerstown, PA	12 mi	497	22%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health	Butler, PA	4.2 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(724) 284-4663
Medi Home Health Agency Inc	Pittsburgh, PA	26 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(412) 242-8540
Amedisys Home Health Of Pa	Uniontown, PA	66 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(724) 438-6660
Family Home Health LP	Monroeville, PA	29 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(412) 856-4000
Visiting Nurses Association Western Pa	Butler, PA	4.2 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(724) 282-6806
Concordia Visiting Nurses	Cabot, PA	8.4 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(724) 352-6200

Emergency hospitals near Oak Hills

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Independence Health System Butler Memorial Hospita	Butler, PA	4.2 mi	2 of 5	(724) 284-4403
Allegheny Valley Hospital	Natrona, PA	16 mi	4 of 5	(412) 224-5100

Straight-line miles from the center of Oak Hills. 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 Oak Hills

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 $8,143 monthly median income of Oak Hills 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 Oak Hills: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Oak Hills?

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 $8,143 monthly median income of Oak Hills 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.

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