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

Local figures

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

16%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (14% in Blair County)

1,681

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

12%

of households have no vehicle (8.6% in Blair County)

17

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

About 4,249 Altoona residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (16%; 14% in Blair County).

1,681 of them have difficulty doing errands such as shopping or visiting a doctor alone, the kind of help a support caregiver gives.

12% of Altoona households have no vehicle (8.6% in Blair County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Altoona compared with Blair County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Altoona	Blair County	Pennsylvania
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	16%	14%	12%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	6.4%	5.1%	4.4%
Households with no vehicle	12%	8.6%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	2.6%	3.3%	12%
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	31%	32%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	11%	9.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$38,233	$44,599	—

Older residents in towns around Altoona

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Greenwood, PA	3.2 mi	612	7.7%
Hollidaysburg, PA	5.3 mi	1,334	10%
Penn Farms, PA	6.4 mi	374	3.0%
Tyrone, PA	14 mi	1,094	12%
Ebensburg, PA	17 mi	842	13%
Huntingdon, PA	21 mi	1,335	13%

Home health agencies serving Altoona

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Medi Home Health Agency	State College, PA	34 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(814) 235-1048
Upmc Home Healthcare Of Central Pennsylvania	Altoona, PA	1.0 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(814) 946-5411
Advantage Home Health Services, LLC	Altoona, PA	1.0 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(814) 943-0222
Omni Home Care	State College, PA	35 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(814) 684-7366
Allegheny Health Network Healthcare At Home Home Health	Canonsburg, PA	94 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(724) 222-9906

Straight-line miles from the center of Altoona. 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 Altoona

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 38% of the $3,186 monthly median income of Altoona 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 Altoona: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Altoona?

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 38% of the $3,186 monthly median income of Altoona 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 Altoona, PA