Mobility Assistance in Slippery Rock, PA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Slippery Rock, PA: the local picture

13%

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

8

residents 85 or older (0.2% of all residents)

6.4 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Grove City)

16%

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

About 36 Slippery Rock residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (13%; 17% in Butler 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 Slippery Rock that list physical therapy include Amedisys Home Health and Vna Alliance; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Slippery Rock compared with Butler County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Slippery Rock	Butler County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	13%	17%	20%
Residents 85 or older	0.2%	2.3%	2.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.4%	5.0%	6.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability	16%	29%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	29%	30%
Households with no vehicle	5.5%	5.5%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,046	$58,912	—

Older residents in towns around Slippery Rock

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Slippery Rock University, PA	0.9 mi	0	—
Grove City, PA	6.3 mi	1,092	13%
Shanor-Northvue, PA	13 mi	1,054	20%
Homeacre-Lyndora, PA	15 mi	1,587	18%
New Castle, PA	16 mi	4,073	27%
Meridian, PA	16 mi	1,121	16%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health	Butler, PA	14 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(724) 284-4663
Vna Alliance	Meadville, PA	39 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(814) 333-7000
Medi Home Health Agency Inc	Pittsburgh, PA	44 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(412) 242-8540
Amedisys Home Health Of Pa	Uniontown, PA	83 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(724) 438-6660
Family Home Health LP	Monroeville, PA	47 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(412) 856-4000
Visiting Nurses Association Western Pa	Butler, PA	14 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(724) 282-6806

Emergency hospitals near Slippery Rock

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Grove City Medical Center	Grove City, PA	6.4 mi	4 of 5	(724) 450-7000
Independence Health System Butler Memorial Hospita	Butler, PA	14 mi	2 of 5	(724) 284-4403

Straight-line miles from the center of Slippery Rock. 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 Slippery Rock

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 29% of the $4,171 monthly median income of Slippery Rock 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 Slippery Rock: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Slippery Rock?

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 29% of the $4,171 monthly median income of Slippery Rock 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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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