Mobility Assistance in Punxsutawney, PA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Punxsutawney, PA: the local picture

25%

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

272

residents 85 or older (4.8% of all residents)

0.5 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Punxsutawney)

34%

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

About 362 Punxsutawney residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25%; 17% in Jefferson County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Punxsutawney that list physical therapy include Punxsutawney Home Health Care and Visiting Nurse Association Of Indiana County; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Punxsutawney compared with Jefferson County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Punxsutawney	Jefferson County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	25%	17%	20%
Residents 85 or older	4.8%	2.8%	2.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.9%	6.2%	6.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	29%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	45%	32%	30%
Households with no vehicle	13%	8.3%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$33,226	$42,065	—

Older residents in towns around Punxsutawney

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Brookville, PA	16 mi	929	18%
DuBois, PA	17 mi	1,391	24%
Treasure Lake, PA	20 mi	1,697	15%
Northern Cambria, PA	22 mi	580	27%
Indiana, PA	24 mi	1,306	26%
Clarion, PA	28 mi	399	22%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Punxsutawney Home Health Care	Punxsutawney, PA	0.5 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(814) 938-2431
Visiting Nurse Association Of Indiana County	Indiana, PA	24 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(724) 463-6340
Penn Home Health, Inc	Indiana, PA	24 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(724) 465-0440
Advantage Home Health Services, LLC	Altoona, PA	42 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(814) 943-0222
Anew Home Health Agency Inc	Clymer, PA	19 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(724) 465-9224
Clarion Forest Vna Inc	Clarion, PA	28 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(814) 297-8400

Emergency hospitals near Punxsutawney

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Punxsutawney Area Hospital	Punxsutawney, PA	0.5 mi	2 of 5	(814) 938-1800
Penn Highlands Brookville	Brookville, PA	16 mi	4 of 5	(814) 849-2312

Straight-line miles from the center of Punxsutawney. 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 Punxsutawney

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 44% of the $2,769 monthly median income of Punxsutawney 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 Punxsutawney: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Punxsutawney?

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 44% of the $2,769 monthly median income of Punxsutawney 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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