Mobility Assistance in Swissvale, PA

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Swissvale, PA: the local picture

17%

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

119

residents 85 or older (1.4% of all residents)

4.0 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Pittsburgh)

28%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Allegheny County)

About 265 Swissvale residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17%; 20% in Allegheny County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Swissvale that list physical therapy include Jewish Association Of Aging and Medi Home Health Agency Inc; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Swissvale compared with Allegheny County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Swissvale	Allegheny County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	17%	20%	20%
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	2.5%	2.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.3%	6.3%	6.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability	28%	31%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	46%	34%	30%
Households with no vehicle	18%	12%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$40,339	$54,654	—

Older residents in towns around Swissvale

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Edgewood, PA	0.8 mi	472	13%
Homestead, PA	1.5 mi	719	36%
Forest Hills, PA	1.7 mi	1,462	10%
Wilkinsburg, PA	1.8 mi	2,908	28%
Munhall, PA	2.0 mi	2,230	29%
North Braddock, PA	2.1 mi	924	22%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Jewish Association Of Aging	Pittsburgh, PA	2.0 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(412) 586-3249
Medi Home Health Agency Inc	Pittsburgh, PA	4.3 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(412) 242-8540
Vainshtein Nursing Corporation	Wexford, PA	16 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(412) 378-2022
Amedisys Home Health Of Pa	Uniontown, PA	38 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(724) 438-6660
Presbyterian Seniorcare At Home, Inc	Verona, PA	5.7 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(412) 826-4055
Family Home Health LP	Monroeville, PA	6.5 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(412) 856-4000

Emergency hospitals near Swissvale

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Magee Womens Hospital Of Upmc Health System	Pittsburgh, PA	4.0 mi	4 of 5	(412) 641-4010
Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside	Pittsburgh, PA	4.0 mi	4 of 5	(412) 647-2345

Straight-line miles from the center of Swissvale. 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 Swissvale

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 36% of the $3,362 monthly median income of Swissvale 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 Swissvale: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Swissvale?

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 36% of the $3,362 monthly median income of Swissvale 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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