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

Local figures

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

21%

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

152

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

16%

of households have no vehicle (5.7% in Bedford County)

7

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

About 351 Bedford residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (21%; 14% in Bedford County).

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

16% of Bedford households have no vehicle (5.7% in Bedford County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Bedford compared with Bedford County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Bedford	Bedford County	Pennsylvania
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	21%	14%	12%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	9.0%	4.4%	4.4%
Households with no vehicle	16%	5.7%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	3.5%	3.0%	12%
Residents 65+ with a disability	42%	37%	32%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	19%	10%	9.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$25,685	$38,645	—

Older residents in towns around Bedford

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Windber, PA	23 mi	760	12%
Belmont, PA	27 mi	804	20%
Geistown, PA	27 mi	777	17%
Penn Farms, PA	28 mi	374	3.0%
Cumberland, MD	29 mi	4,370	22%
La Vale, MD	29 mi	1,108	8.2%

Home health agencies serving Bedford

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Conemaugh Home Health	Johnstown, PA	27 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(814) 534-7500
Upmc Home Healthcare Of Central Pennsylvania	Altoona, PA	35 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	35 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(814) 943-0222
Allegheny Health Network Healthcare At Home Home Health	Canonsburg, PA	90 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(724) 222-9906
Village In Place Services	Martinsburg, PA	22 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(814) 793-5233

Straight-line miles from the center of Bedford. 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 Bedford

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 57% of the $2,140 monthly median income of Bedford 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 Bedford: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Bedford?

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 57% of the $2,140 monthly median income of Bedford 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 Bedford, PA