Mobility Assistance in Pocono Woodland Lakes, PA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Pocono Woodland Lakes, PA: the local picture

12%

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

8

residents 85 or older (0.2% of all residents)

12 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Port Jervis)

29%

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

About 49 Pocono Woodland Lakes residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (12%; 17% in Pike County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

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

Pocono Woodland Lakes compared with Pike County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Pocono Woodland Lakes	Pike County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	12%	17%	20%
Residents 85 or older	0.2%	2.7%	2.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.3%	5.4%	6.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	29%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	5.5%	21%	30%
Households with no vehicle	3.8%	5.3%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$140,952	$65,326	—

Older residents in towns around Pocono Woodland Lakes

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Gold Key Lake, PA	2.8 mi	447	16%
Hemlock Farms, PA	8.3 mi	1,464	30%
Matamoras, PA	10 mi	560	24%
Port Jervis, NY	11 mi	1,697	26%
Pine Ridge, PA	13 mi	420	0.0%
Saw Creek, PA	16 mi	688	16%

Home health agencies serving Pocono Woodland Lakes (therapy needs a doctor’s order)

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Revolutionary Home Health Inc	Eynon, PA	35 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(570) 383-7502
Personal Home Healthcare And Hospice	Blakely, PA	38 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(570) 342-3314
Accentcare Health Of Pennsylvania	Bristol, PA	84 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(215) 826-0900
Traditional Home Health Care	Dunmore, PA	38 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(570) 207-9286
Residential Healthcare Of NE Pa, LLC	Moosic, PA	41 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(888) 923-5842
Comprehensive Medical Home Care	Dupont, PA	44 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(570) 451-3050

Emergency hospitals near Pocono Woodland Lakes

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Bon Secours Community Hospital	Port Jervis, NY	12 mi	2 of 5	(845) 856-5351
Newton Medical Center	Newton, NJ	18 mi	4 of 5	(973) 383-2121

Straight-line miles from the center of Pocono Woodland Lakes. 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 Pocono Woodland Lakes

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 10% of the $11,746 monthly median income of Pocono Woodland Lakes 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 Pocono Woodland Lakes: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Pocono Woodland Lakes?

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 10% of the $11,746 monthly median income of Pocono Woodland Lakes 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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