Mobility Assistance in South Williamsport, PA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in South Williamsport, PA: the local picture

16%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (20% in Lycoming County)

151

residents 85 or older (2.4% of all residents)

0.8 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Williamsport)

36%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Lycoming County)

About 196 South Williamsport residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (16%; 20% in Lycoming County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

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

South Williamsport compared with Lycoming County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	South Williamsport	Lycoming County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	16%	20%	20%
Residents 85 or older	2.4%	2.6%	2.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.1%	5.7%	6.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	35%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	31%	30%
Households with no vehicle	6.2%	9.7%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,938	$45,160	—

Older residents in towns around South Williamsport

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Williamsport, PA	2.0 mi	3,699	25%
Kenmar, PA	2.9 mi	1,465	14%
Garden View, PA	3.1 mi	667	38%
Montoursville, PA	4.5 mi	1,164	26%
Muncy, PA	11 mi	498	8.8%
Jersey Shore, PA	14 mi	567	29%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Geisinger Home Health	Danville, PA	26 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(570) 284-3390
Upmc Home Healthcare	Williamsport, PA	0.8 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(570) 320-7690
Residential Home Health Of NC Pa, LLC	Lewisburg, PA	19 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(888) 923-5842
Interim Healthcare Of Central Pa	Muncy, PA	12 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(570) 546-2102
Family Care Home Health, LLC	Bloomsburg, PA	33 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(570) 416-1471
Compass Home Health And Rehab LLC	Plains, PA	60 mi	2 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(570) 287-4800

Emergency hospitals near South Williamsport

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Upmc Williamsport	Williamsport, PA	0.8 mi	3 of 5	(570) 321-1000
Upmc Muncy	Muncy, PA	12 mi	4 of 5	(570) 546-8282

Straight-line miles from the center of South Williamsport. 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 South Williamsport

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 32% of the $3,828 monthly median income of South Williamsport 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 South Williamsport: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in South Williamsport?

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 32% of the $3,828 monthly median income of South Williamsport 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.

Mobility Assistance at Home in South Williamsport, PA