Senior Transportation in Gastonville, PA

Local figures

Senior Transportation in Gastonville, PA: the local picture

1.3%

of households have no vehicle (7.3% in Washington County)

5.7 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Jefferson Hills)

931

residents 65 or older (31% of Gastonville)

30%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Washington County)

About 19 Gastonville households, 1.3%, have no vehicle (7.3% in Washington 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 Gastonville: Jefferson Hospital in Jefferson Hills (5.7 mi); Penn Highlands Mon Valley in Monongahela (6.8 mi); St Clair Hospital in Pittsburgh (8.2 mi). Distances are straight-line, so allow more on the road.

30% 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.

Gastonville compared with Washington County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Gastonville	Washington County	Pennsylvania
Households with no vehicle	1.3%	7.3%	10%
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	32%	32%
Residents 65 or older	31%	22%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	29%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.5%	7.7%	9.9%
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	2.8%	2.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$51,410	$55,388	—

Older residents in towns around Gastonville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Households with no car
Jefferson Hills, PA	4.1 mi	2,746	4.8%
Bethel Park, PA	4.2 mi	8,379	5.3%
McMurray, PA	4.2 mi	1,083	1.9%
Pleasant Hills, PA	5.1 mi	1,808	4.9%
Thompsonville, PA	5.5 mi	1,015	1.9%
Whitehall, PA	6.5 mi	3,771	9.9%

Hospitals near Gastonville

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Jefferson Hospital	Jefferson Hills, PA	5.7 mi	4 of 5	(412) 469-5000
Penn Highlands Mon Valley	Monongahela, PA	6.8 mi	1 of 5	(724) 258-1000
St Clair Hospital	Pittsburgh, PA	8.2 mi	4 of 5	(412) 942-4000
Canonsburg General Hospital	Canonsburg, PA	8.3 mi	3 of 5	(724) 745-6100

Straight-line miles from the center of Gastonville. 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 Gastonville

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 29% of the $4,284 monthly median income of Gastonville 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 Gastonville: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Gastonville?

Jefferson Hospital in Jefferson Hills, about 5.7 mi in a straight line from the center of Gastonville (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (412) 469-5000. In an emergency, call 911.

How much does senior transportation cost in Gastonville?

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 29% of the $4,284 monthly median income of Gastonville 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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