Adult Disability Care in Allentown, PA: In-Home Support

Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in Allentown, PA: the local picture

14%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (11% in Lehigh County)

3,936

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

17%

of households have no vehicle (8.3% in Lehigh County)

26

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Allentown ZIP codes in their service area

About 10,640 Allentown residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (14%; 11% in Lehigh County).

3,936 of them have difficulty doing errands such as shopping or visiting a doctor alone, the kind of help a support caregiver gives.

17% of Allentown households have no vehicle (8.3% in Lehigh County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Allentown compared with Lehigh County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Allentown	Lehigh County	Pennsylvania
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	14%	11%	12%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	5.1%	3.6%	4.4%
Households with no vehicle	17%	8.3%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	48%	26%	12%
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	30%	32%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	16%	8.5%	9.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$40,631	$58,170	—

Older residents in towns around Allentown

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Dorneyville, PA	2.5 mi	1,334	6.1%
Fullerton, PA	2.6 mi	1,899	8.9%
Emmaus, PA	4.2 mi	1,963	9.4%
Catasauqua, PA	4.3 mi	946	11%
Fountain Hill, PA	4.4 mi	904	12%
Wescosville, PA	4.4 mi	1,267	7.2%

Home health agencies serving Allentown

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
1ST Care Home Health Services Of Pennsylvania	Allentown, PA	2.4 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(610) 266-3999
Lifespring In Home Care Of Eastern Pa	Whitehall, PA	4.6 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(484) 353-1210
Revolutionary Home Health Inc	Quakertown, PA	13 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(570) 383-7502
Centerwell Home Health	Stroudsburg, PA	30 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(570) 424-7790
St Luke's Home Health	Bethlehem, PA	5.2 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(484) 526-1100

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

What it covers

What a disability support caregiver can help with

Personal care, on the person’s terms
Cooking, shopping and housekeeping
Getting to work, school, appointments and activities
Keeping routines the person sets

Cost

What disability care for adults costs in Allentown

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 36% of the $3,386 monthly median income of Allentown 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 disability support caregiver

Many state Medicaid programs let adults with disabilities direct their own care: they, or a representative, hire and supervise the caregiver.

Questions worth asking: Have you supported adults with a disability like mine (or my family member’s)? How do you support someone to do things themselves? Can you drive to work, school or day programs? More in our disability care for adults guide.

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

Questions

Disability Care for Adults in Allentown: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Allentown?

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 36% of the $3,386 monthly median income of Allentown 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).

Can an adult with a disability hire their own caregiver?

Yes. Many state Medicaid programs offer self-direction, where the person or a representative hires and supervises the caregiver. Our guide Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states covers Pennsylvania.

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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.

In-Home Support for Adults With Disabilities in Allentown, PA