Mobility Assistance in Penn Farms, PA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Penn Farms, PA: the local picture

22%

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

39

residents 85 or older (1.6% of all residents)

6.2 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Roaring Spring)

32%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Blair County)

About 82 Penn Farms residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (22%; 17% in Blair County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Penn Farms that list physical therapy include Medi Home Health Agency and Upmc Home Healthcare Of Central Pennsylvania; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Penn Farms compared with Blair County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Penn Farms	Blair County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	22%	17%	20%
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	2.8%	2.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	16%	6.2%	6.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	31%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	19%	35%	30%
Households with no vehicle	1.5%	8.6%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$79,116	$44,599	—

Older residents in towns around Penn Farms

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Hollidaysburg, PA	1.5 mi	1,334	17%
Altoona, PA	6.4 mi	7,715	17%
Greenwood, PA	8.9 mi	612	13%
Ebensburg, PA	17 mi	842	15%
Tyrone, PA	20 mi	1,094	12%
Huntingdon, PA	22 mi	1,335	7.4%

Home health agencies serving Penn Farms (therapy needs a doctor’s order)

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Medi Home Health Agency	State College, PA	39 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(814) 235-1048
Upmc Home Healthcare Of Central Pennsylvania	Altoona, PA	7.3 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(814) 946-5411
Advantage Home Health Services, LLC	Altoona, PA	7.3 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(814) 943-0222
Gallagher Home Health Services	Bridgeville, PA	90 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(412) 279-7800
Allegheny Health Network Healthcare At Home Home Health	Canonsburg, PA	93 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(724) 222-9906
Nason Hospital Home Health Agency	Roaring Spring, PA	6.2 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(814) 224-2141

Emergency hospitals near Penn Farms

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Conemaugh Nason Medical Center	Roaring Spring, PA	6.2 mi	5 of 5	(814) 224-2141
Upmc Altoona	Altoona, PA	7.3 mi	3 of 5	(814) 889-2011

Straight-line miles from the center of Penn Farms. 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 Penn Farms

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 19% of the $6,593 monthly median income of Penn Farms 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 Penn Farms: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Penn Farms?

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 19% of the $6,593 monthly median income of Penn Farms 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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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