Mobility Assistance in Old Forge, PA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Old Forge, PA: the local picture

24%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21% in Lackawanna County)

281

residents 85 or older (3.3% of all residents)

4.8 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Dickson City)

36%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Lackawanna County)

About 504 Old Forge residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24%; 21% in Lackawanna County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

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

Old Forge compared with Lackawanna County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Old Forge	Lackawanna County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	24%	21%	20%
Residents 85 or older	3.3%	2.8%	2.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.0%	8.1%	6.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	34%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	50%	35%	30%
Households with no vehicle	7.7%	9.4%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$40,373	$47,340	—

Older residents in towns around Old Forge

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Moosic, PA	2.1 mi	1,317	32%
Taylor, PA	2.2 mi	1,134	28%
Avoca, PA	2.2 mi	549	19%
Duryea, PA	2.3 mi	980	17%
Dupont, PA	3.2 mi	486	25%
Pittston, PA	3.7 mi	1,369	23%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Personal Home Healthcare And Hospice	Blakely, PA	9.9 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	14 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(570) 383-7502
Aveanna Home Health	West Pittston, PA	4.9 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(570) 655-3581
Superior Health Services Inc	Dupont, PA	2.4 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(570) 883-9581
Allcare Home Health Inc	Moosic, PA	3.3 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(570) 589-2112
Allied Services Home Health	Clarks Summit, PA	8.3 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(570) 348-2200

Emergency hospitals near Old Forge

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Lehigh Valley Hospital - Dickson City	Dickson City, PA	4.8 mi	3 of 5	(570) 330-5000
Geisinger-Community Medical Center	Scranton, PA	5.5 mi	2 of 5	(570) 703-8000

Straight-line miles from the center of Old Forge. 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 Old Forge

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 36% of the $3,364 monthly median income of Old Forge 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 Old Forge: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Old Forge?

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 36% of the $3,364 monthly median income of Old Forge 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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