Senior Transportation in Pleasant Hills, PA

Local figures

Senior Transportation in Pleasant Hills, PA: the local picture

4.9%

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

1.5 mi

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

1,808

residents 65 or older (22% of Pleasant Hills)

24%

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

About 168 Pleasant Hills households, 4.9%, 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 Pleasant Hills: Jefferson Hospital in Jefferson Hills (1.5 mi); Upmc Mckeesport Hospital in Mc Keesport (5.2 mi); St Clair Hospital in Pittsburgh (6.7 mi). Distances are straight-line, so allow more on the road.

24% 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.

Pleasant Hills compared with Allegheny County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Pleasant Hills	Allegheny County	Pennsylvania
Households with no vehicle	4.9%	12%	10%
Residents 65+ with a disability	24%	31%	32%
Residents 65 or older	22%	20%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	34%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.6%	10%	9.9%
Residents 85 or older	3.1%	2.5%	2.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$67,471	$54,654	—

Older residents in towns around Pleasant Hills

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Households with no car
Jefferson Hills, PA	2.4 mi	2,746	4.8%
Whitehall, PA	2.6 mi	3,771	9.9%
Brentwood, PA	3.1 mi	1,677	18%
West Mifflin, PA	3.4 mi	3,819	10%
Baldwin, PA	3.6 mi	4,759	5.6%
Glassport, PA	3.9 mi	780	8.4%

Hospitals near Pleasant Hills

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Jefferson Hospital	Jefferson Hills, PA	1.5 mi	4 of 5	(412) 469-5000
Upmc Mckeesport Hospital	Mc Keesport, PA	5.2 mi	3 of 5	(412) 664-2000
St Clair Hospital	Pittsburgh, PA	6.7 mi	4 of 5	(412) 942-4000
Upmc Mercy	Pittsburgh, PA	7.9 mi	4 of 5	(412) 232-8111

Straight-line miles from the center of Pleasant 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 Pleasant 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 22% of the $5,623 monthly median income of Pleasant 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 Pleasant Hills: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Pleasant Hills?

Jefferson Hospital in Jefferson Hills, about 1.5 mi in a straight line from the center of Pleasant Hills (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (412) 469-5000. In an emergency, call 911.

How much does senior transportation cost in Pleasant 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 22% of the $5,623 monthly median income of Pleasant 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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