Mobility Assistance in Sayre, PA: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Sayre, PA: the local picture

21%

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

127

residents 85 or older (2.3% of all residents)

0.1 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Sayre)

23%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Bradford County)

About 251 Sayre residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21%; 19% in Bradford County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Sayre that list physical therapy include Care Plus Home Health Services, Inc and Guthrie Home Health; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Sayre compared with Bradford County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Sayre	Bradford County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	21%	19%	20%
Residents 85 or older	2.3%	2.7%	2.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	1.7%	5.9%	6.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability	23%	30%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	59%	29%	30%
Households with no vehicle	12%	6.9%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$35,579	$44,659	—

Older residents in towns around Sayre

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Waverly, NY	2.1 mi	1,084	35%
Athens, PA	3.4 mi	732	37%
Towanda, PA	15 mi	529	7.9%
Owego, NY	16 mi	629	22%
Southport, NY	16 mi	1,629	20%
Elmira, NY	17 mi	4,114	26%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Care Plus Home Health Services, Inc	Washington, PA	231 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(724) 225-2444
Guthrie Home Health	Towanda, PA	16 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(570) 265-3510
Bayada Home Health Care, Inc.	Towanda, PA	16 mi	not rated	nursing, home health aides	(570) 268-1001
Bayada Home Health Care, Inc.	Clarks Summit, PA	54 mi	not rated	nursing, home health aides	(570) 587-8000
Aveanna Healthcare	Olyphant, PA	59 mi	not rated	nursing, home health aides	(570) 319-2053

Emergency hospitals near Sayre

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Robert Packer Hospital	Sayre, PA	0.1 mi	2 of 5	(570) 888-6666
Arnot Ogden Medical Center	Elmira, NY	18 mi	2 of 5	(607) 737-4100

Straight-line miles from the center of Sayre. 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 Sayre

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 41% of the $2,965 monthly median income of Sayre 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 Sayre: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Sayre?

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 41% of the $2,965 monthly median income of Sayre 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.

More near Sayre

More senior care near Sayre

Mobility Assistance in nearby cities

Other care in Sayre

More for Sayre families

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.

Mobility Assistance at Home in Sayre, PA