Senior Transportation in Treasure Lake, PA

Local figures

Senior Transportation in Treasure Lake, PA: the local picture

0.5%

of households have no vehicle (7.4% in Clearfield County)

3.4 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Dubois)

1,697

residents 65 or older (32% of Treasure Lake)

20%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Clearfield County)

About 9 Treasure Lake households, 0.5%, have no vehicle (7.4% in Clearfield 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 Treasure Lake: Penn Highlands Dubois in Dubois (3.4 mi); Penn Highlands Brookville in Brookville (19 mi); Punxsutawney Area Hospital in Punxsutawney (20 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.

Treasure Lake compared with Clearfield County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Treasure Lake	Clearfield County	Pennsylvania
Households with no vehicle	0.5%	7.4%	10%
Residents 65+ with a disability	20%	36%	32%
Residents 65 or older	32%	22%	19%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	3.9%	29%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.5%	11%	9.9%
Residents 85 or older	3.4%	2.8%	2.4%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$106,290	$47,153	—

Older residents in towns around Treasure Lake

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Households with no car
DuBois, PA	3.7 mi	1,391	11%
Clearfield, PA	18 mi	1,105	9.2%
Ridgway, PA	18 mi	768	9.2%
Brookville, PA	19 mi	929	12%
Punxsutawney, PA	20 mi	1,540	13%
St. Marys, PA	22 mi	3,353	8.7%

Hospitals near Treasure Lake

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Penn Highlands Dubois	Dubois, PA	3.4 mi	2 of 5	(814) 371-2200
Penn Highlands Brookville	Brookville, PA	19 mi	4 of 5	(814) 849-2312
Punxsutawney Area Hospital	Punxsutawney, PA	20 mi	2 of 5	(814) 938-1800
Penn Highlands Elk	Saint Marys, PA	20 mi	4 of 5	(814) 788-8000

Straight-line miles from the center of Treasure Lake. 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 Treasure Lake

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 14% of the $8,858 monthly median income of Treasure Lake 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 Treasure Lake: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Treasure Lake?

Penn Highlands Dubois in Dubois, about 3.4 mi in a straight line from the center of Treasure Lake (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (814) 371-2200. In an emergency, call 911.

How much does senior transportation cost in Treasure Lake?

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 14% of the $8,858 monthly median income of Treasure Lake 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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