Mobility Assistance in Throop, PA: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Throop, PA: the local picture

16%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21% in Lackawanna County)

87

residents 85 or older (2.1% of all residents)

3.4 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Scranton)

26%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Lackawanna County)

About 135 Throop residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (16%; 21% in Lackawanna County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Throop that list physical therapy include Personal Home Healthcare And Hospice and Revolutionary Home Health Inc; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Throop compared with Lackawanna County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Throop	Lackawanna County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	16%	21%	20%
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	2.8%	2.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.3%	8.1%	6.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability	26%	34%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	35%	30%
Households with no vehicle	4.3%	9.4%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$38,750	$47,340	—

Older residents in towns around Throop

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Olyphant, PA	1.3 mi	960	21%
Dunmore, PA	1.8 mi	2,950	25%
Jessup, PA	2.8 mi	834	15%
Dickson City, PA	3.1 mi	1,319	28%
Blakely, PA	3.3 mi	1,885	21%
Scranton, PA	4.5 mi	14,452	23%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Personal Home Healthcare And Hospice	Blakely, PA	2.1 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(570) 342-3314
Revolutionary Home Health Inc	Eynon, PA	4.6 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(570) 383-7502
Revolutionary Home Health Inc.	Oreland, PA	94 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(215) 600-3360
Aveanna Home Health	West Pittston, PA	14 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(570) 655-3581
Interim Healthcare Services Of NE Pa, Inc.	Blakely, PA	2.1 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(570) 489-6781
Allied Services Home Health	Clarks Summit, PA	6.8 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(570) 348-2200

Emergency hospitals near Throop

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Regional Hospital Of Scranton	Scranton, PA	3.4 mi	2 of 5	(570) 348-7100
Geisinger-Community Medical Center	Scranton, PA	3.6 mi	2 of 5	(570) 703-8000

Straight-line miles from the center of Throop. 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 Throop

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 38% of the $3,229 monthly median income of Throop 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 Throop: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Throop?

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 38% of the $3,229 monthly median income of Throop 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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