Senior Transportation in Forest Hills, PA

Local figures

Senior Transportation in Forest Hills, PA: the local picture

7.0%

of households have no vehicle (12% in Allegheny County)

4.9 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Monroeville)

1,462

residents 65 or older (23% of Forest Hills)

20%

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

About 218 Forest Hills households, 7.0%, have no vehicle (12% in Allegheny County). The Census figure covers all ages, but older adults who stop driving are a large part of it.

Hospitals with an emergency department near Forest Hills: Forbes Hospital in Monroeville (4.9 mi); Upmc East in Monroeville (4.9 mi); Upmc Mckeesport Hospital in Mc Keesport (5.4 mi). Distances are straight-line, so allow more on the road.

20% of residents 65 and older report a disability. If walking is hard, look for a caregiver who is comfortable with walkers and car transfers, not only a driver.

Forest Hills compared with Allegheny County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Forest Hills	Allegheny County	Pennsylvania
Households with no vehicle	7.0%	12%	10%
Residents 65+ with a disability	20%	31%	32%
Residents 65 or older	23%	20%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	41%	34%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.0%	10%	9.9%
Residents 85 or older	3.2%	2.5%	2.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$62,609	$54,654	—

Older residents in towns around Forest Hills

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Households with no car
Churchill, PA	1.2 mi	875	1.1%
Edgewood, PA	1.6 mi	472	5.5%
North Braddock, PA	1.6 mi	924	39%
Wilkinsburg, PA	1.7 mi	2,908	29%
Swissvale, PA	1.7 mi	1,552	18%
Turtle Creek, PA	2.1 mi	1,497	26%

Hospitals near Forest Hills

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Forbes Hospital	Monroeville, PA	4.9 mi	3 of 5	(412) 858-2000
Upmc East	Monroeville, PA	4.9 mi	4 of 5	(412) 357-3000
Upmc Mckeesport Hospital	Mc Keesport, PA	5.4 mi	3 of 5	(412) 664-2000
West Penn Hospital	Pittsburgh, PA	5.5 mi	3 of 5	(412) 578-5000

Straight-line miles from the center of Forest Hills. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a caregiver who drives can help with

Rides to doctor, dental and therapy appointments
Waiting during the appointment and taking notes
Grocery shopping, pharmacy and errands
Trips to church, the senior center and family

Cost

What senior transportation costs in Forest Hills

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 23% of the $5,217 monthly median income of Forest Hills 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 who drives

Giving up driving is a common reason older adults start to miss appointments and see fewer people. Before a caregiver drives, agree whose car is used, check that the auto insurance covers it, and agree a mileage rate in writing. The National Aging and Disability Transportation Center and the Eldercare Locator (1-800-677-1116) can point you to free and low-cost ride programs.

Questions worth asking: May I see your license and proof of auto insurance? Will you drive your car or ours? How do you help someone with a walker in and out of the car? More in our senior transportation guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Senior Transportation in Forest Hills: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Forest Hills?

Forbes Hospital in Monroeville, about 4.9 mi in a straight line from the center of Forest Hills (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (412) 858-2000. In an emergency, call 911.

How much does senior transportation cost in Forest Hills?

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 23% of the $5,217 monthly median income of Forest Hills 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).

Does Medicare pay for rides to appointments?

Original Medicare covers emergency ambulance trips, not routine rides. Medicaid covers non-emergency medical transportation for eligible members, and some Medicare Advantage plans include rides (Medicare.gov).

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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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