Mobility Assistance in Tyrone, PA: Help Walking & Transfers

Local figures

Mobility Assistance in Tyrone, PA: the local picture

12%

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

132

residents 85 or older (2.5% of all residents)

1.0 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Tyrone)

26%

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

About 116 Tyrone residents 65 or older have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (12%; 17% in Blair County). That is the Census measure closest to needing mobility help.

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

Home health agencies serving Tyrone that list physical therapy include Medi Home Health Agency and Upmc Home Healthcare Of Central Pennsylvania; therapy at home needs a doctor’s order.

Tyrone compared with Blair County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Tyrone	Blair County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	12%	17%	20%
Residents 85 or older	2.5%	2.8%	2.4%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	1.3%	6.2%	6.6%
Residents 65+ with a disability	26%	31%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	42%	35%	30%
Households with no vehicle	10%	8.6%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,542	$44,599	—

Older residents in towns around Tyrone

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Walking difficulty (65+)
Greenwood, PA	11 mi	612	13%
Stormstown, PA	14 mi	343	15%
Altoona, PA	14 mi	7,715	17%
Philipsburg, PA	15 mi	459	45%
Huntingdon, PA	18 mi	1,335	7.4%
Hollidaysburg, PA	19 mi	1,334	17%

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

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Medi Home Health Agency	State College, PA	21 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(814) 235-1048
Upmc Home Healthcare Of Central Pennsylvania	Altoona, PA	14 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	14 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(814) 943-0222
Omni Home Care	State College, PA	22 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(814) 684-7366
Advantage Home Health Services Central	State College, PA	22 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(814) 235-1011
Allegheny Health Network Healthcare At Home Home Health	Canonsburg, PA	105 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(724) 222-9906

Emergency hospitals near Tyrone

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Penn Highlands Tyrone	Tyrone, PA	1.0 mi	not rated	(814) 684-1255
Upmc Altoona	Altoona, PA	14 mi	3 of 5	(814) 889-2011

Straight-line miles from the center of Tyrone. 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 Tyrone

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 $3,795 monthly median income of Tyrone 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 Tyrone: common questions

How much does mobility assistance cost in Tyrone?

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 $3,795 monthly median income of Tyrone 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 Tyrone, PA