Mobility Assistance in St. Marys, PA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in St. Marys, PA: the local picture

12%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (14% in Elk County)

284

residents 85 or older (2.3% of all residents)

2.4 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Saint Marys)

25%

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

About 381 St. Marys residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (12%; 14% in Elk County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving St. Marys that list physical therapy include Advantage Home Health Services Central and Ospta At Home; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

St. Marys compared with Elk County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	St. Marys	Elk County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	12%	14%	20%
Residents 85 or older	2.3%	2.9%	2.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	1.9%	3.7%	6.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability	25%	29%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	31%	30%
Households with no vehicle	8.7%	6.3%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$52,257	$47,629	—

Older residents in towns around St. Marys

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Ridgway, PA	11 mi	768	14%
Kane, PA	21 mi	783	27%
Treasure Lake, PA	22 mi	1,697	15%
DuBois, PA	26 mi	1,391	24%
Clearfield, PA	30 mi	1,105	30%
Marienville, PA	31 mi	391	29%

Home health agencies serving St. Marys (therapy needs a doctor’s order)

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Advantage Home Health Services Central	State College, PA	58 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(814) 235-1011
Ospta At Home	Belle Vernon, PA	112 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(724) 483-4859
Penn Highlands Community Nurses	Saint Marys, PA	2.4 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(814) 781-1415
Clarion Forest Vna Inc	Clarion, PA	48 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(814) 297-8400
Upmc Home Healthcare	Williamsport, PA	80 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(570) 320-7690
Penn Highlands Community Nurses	Clearfield, PA	30 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(814) 768-2000

Emergency hospitals near St. Marys

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Penn Highlands Elk	Saint Marys, PA	2.4 mi	4 of 5	(814) 788-8000
Upmc Kane	Kane, PA	20 mi	not rated	(814) 837-8585

Straight-line miles from the center of St. Marys. 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 St. Marys

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 28% of the $4,355 monthly median income of St. Marys 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 St. Marys: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in St. Marys?

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 28% of the $4,355 monthly median income of St. Marys 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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