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

Local figures

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

17%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (13% in Columbia County)

374

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

8.6%

of households have no vehicle (7.3% in Columbia County)

22

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

About 1,102 Berwick residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (17%; 13% in Columbia County).

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

8.6% of Berwick households have no vehicle (7.3% in Columbia County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Berwick compared with Columbia County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Berwick	Columbia County	Pennsylvania
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	17%	13%	12%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	5.8%	4.9%	4.4%
Households with no vehicle	8.6%	7.3%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	2.9%	3.1%	12%
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	31%	32%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.3%	9.5%	9.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$37,221	$42,596	—

Older residents in towns around Berwick

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Bloomsburg, PA	11 mi	1,675	13%
West Hazleton, PA	13 mi	559	20%
Hazleton, PA	16 mi	4,550	17%
Nanticoke, PA	16 mi	1,823	22%
Shenandoah, PA	17 mi	644	9.2%
McAdoo, PA	17 mi	278	20%

Home health agencies serving Berwick

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
All Care Home Care, Inc	Hazleton, PA	17 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(570) 459-3002
Aveanna Home Health	West Pittston, PA	31 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(570) 655-3581
Commonwealth Home Health & Hospice Of Berwick	Berwick, PA	0.9 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(570) 520-4063
Geisinger Home Health	Danville, PA	20 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(570) 284-3390
Accentcare Health Of Pennsylvania	Bristol, PA	98 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(215) 826-0900

Straight-line miles from the center of Berwick. 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 Berwick

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 40% of the $3,102 monthly median income of Berwick 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 Berwick: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Berwick?

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 40% of the $3,102 monthly median income of Berwick 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 Berwick, PA