Mobility Assistance in Progress, PA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Progress, PA: the local picture

27%

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

164

residents 85 or older (1.5% of all residents)

2.3 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Harrisburg)

40%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Dauphin County)

About 432 Progress residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (27%; 21% in Dauphin County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

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

Progress compared with Dauphin County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Progress	Dauphin County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	27%	21%	20%
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	2.1%	2.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	10%	6.7%	6.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	32%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	29%	30%
Households with no vehicle	11%	9.4%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$61,026	$59,435	—

Older residents in towns around Progress

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Penbrook, PA	1.0 mi	318	31%
Colonial Park, PA	1.8 mi	2,999	27%
Harrisburg, PA	2.6 mi	6,471	29%
Lawnton, PA	2.8 mi	1,166	25%
Paxtonia, PA	3.2 mi	737	12%
Rutherford, PA	4.0 mi	799	23%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Geisinger Home Health	Danville, PA	49 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(570) 284-3390
Upmc Home Healthcare Of Central Pennsylvania	Altoona, PA	84 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(814) 946-5411

Emergency hospitals near Progress

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Upmc Pinnacle Hospitals	Harrisburg, PA	2.3 mi	4 of 5	(717) 782-3131
Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute	Harrisburg, PA	2.6 mi	not rated	(717) 782-4742

Straight-line miles from the center of Progress. 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 Progress

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 24% of the $5,086 monthly median income of Progress 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 Progress: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Progress?

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 24% of the $5,086 monthly median income of Progress 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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