Mobility Assistance in Reading, PA: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Reading, PA: the local picture

31%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (19% in Berks County)

1,124

residents 85 or older (1.2% of all residents)

1.4 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (West Reading)

44%

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

About 3,103 Reading residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (31%; 19% in Berks County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

1,124 residents are 85 or older. Ask any caregiver who will help with transfers how they were trained.

Home health agencies serving Reading that list physical therapy include Revolutionary Home Health Inc and Wellspan Vna Home Care; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Reading compared with Berks County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Reading	Berks County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	31%	19%	20%
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	2.4%	2.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.7%	5.3%	6.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability	44%	32%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	28%	30%
Households with no vehicle	23%	8.7%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$30,737	$56,401	—

Older residents in towns around Reading

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
West Reading, PA	1.1 mi	547	20%
Mount Penn, PA	2.1 mi	612	15%
Wyomissing, PA	2.1 mi	3,055	24%
Kenhorst, PA	2.4 mi	429	10%
Hyde Park, PA	2.5 mi	483	9.7%
Pennside, PA	2.6 mi	992	19%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Revolutionary Home Health Inc	Quakertown, PA	31 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(570) 383-7502
Wellspan Vna Home Care	York, PA	50 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(717) 812-4433
Patient Care	Wyomissing, PA	2.7 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(610) 373-0300
Amedisys Home Health	Lancaster, PA	28 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(717) 291-8396
Accentcare Health Of Pennsylvania	Bristol, PA	59 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(215) 826-0900
Tri County Home Health	Pottstown, PA	17 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(484) 524-8592

Emergency hospitals near Reading

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Reading Hospital	West Reading, PA	1.4 mi	4 of 5	(610) 988-8000
Penn State Health St. Joseph	Reading, PA	3.4 mi	3 of 5	(610) 378-2000

Straight-line miles from the center of Reading. 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 Reading

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 48% of the $2,561 monthly median income of Reading 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 Reading: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Reading?

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 48% of the $2,561 monthly median income of Reading 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.

Mobility Assistance at Home in Reading, PA

Mobility Assistance in Reading, PA: the local picture

Reading compared with Berks County and Pennsylvania

Older residents in towns around Reading

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

Emergency hospitals near Reading

What a caregiver for mobility help can help with

What mobility assistance costs in Reading

What to know before hiring a caregiver for mobility help

Mobility Assistance in Reading: common questions

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