Mobility Assistance in State College, PA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in State College, PA: the local picture

15%

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

480

residents 85 or older (1.2% of all residents)

2.2 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (State College)

29%

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

About 395 State College residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (15%; 17% in Centre County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving State College that list physical therapy include Medi Home Health Agency and Advantage Home Health Services Central; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

State College compared with Centre County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	State College	Centre County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	15%	17%	20%
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	2.2%	2.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.0%	6.0%	6.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	30%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	28%	30%
Households with no vehicle	24%	11%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$88,242	$65,656	—

Older residents in towns around State College

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Toftrees, PA	2.8 mi	716	40%
Park Forest Village, PA	2.8 mi	1,348	15%
Boalsburg, PA	4.4 mi	1,013	12%
Pleasant Gap, PA	7.9 mi	466	24%
Stormstown, PA	8.6 mi	343	15%
Bellefonte, PA	9.7 mi	957	18%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Medi Home Health Agency	State College, PA	2.2 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(814) 235-1048
Advantage Home Health Services Central	State College, PA	0.3 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(814) 235-1011
Omni Home Care	State College, PA	0.3 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(814) 684-7366
Upmc Home Healthcare Of Central Pennsylvania	Altoona, PA	34 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(814) 946-5411
Advantage Home Health Services, LLC	Altoona, PA	34 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(814) 943-0222
Residential Home Health Of NC Pa, LLC	Lewisburg, PA	51 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(888) 923-5842

Emergency hospitals near State College

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Mount Nittany Medical Center	State College, PA	2.2 mi	5 of 5	(814) 231-7000
Meadows Psychiatric Center	Centre Hall, PA	9.8 mi	not rated	(814) 364-2161

Straight-line miles from the center of State College. 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 State College

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 17% of the $7,354 monthly median income of State College 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 State College: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in State College?

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 17% of the $7,354 monthly median income of State College 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 State College, PA