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

Local figures

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

27%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (19% in McKean County)

581

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

19%

of households have no vehicle (8.7% in McKean County)

8

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

About 1,312 Bradford residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (27%; 19% in McKean County).

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

19% of Bradford households have no vehicle (8.7% in McKean County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Bradford compared with McKean County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Bradford	McKean County	Pennsylvania
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	27%	19%	12%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	12%	6.9%	4.4%
Households with no vehicle	19%	8.7%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	2.3%	2.3%	12%
Residents 65+ with a disability	45%	37%	32%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	8.9%	9.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,763	$46,961	—

Older residents in towns around Bradford

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Olean, NY	14 mi	2,623	19%
Salamanca, NY	15 mi	960	20%
Kane, PA	22 mi	783	14%
Warren, PA	27 mi	1,928	17%
Jamestown, NY	32 mi	5,014	25%
St. Marys, PA	36 mi	3,353	16%

Home health agencies serving Bradford

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Vna Of Northwest Pa, LLC	Bradford, PA	0.8 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(814) 362-7466
Hospital Home Care Services	Warren, PA	29 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(814) 726-2853
Penn Highlands Community Nurses	Saint Marys, PA	37 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(814) 781-1415
Upmc Home Healthcare	Williamsport, PA	98 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(570) 320-7690
Penn Highlands Community Nurses	Clearfield, PA	66 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(814) 768-2000

Straight-line miles from the center of Bradford. 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 Bradford

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 32% of the $3,814 monthly median income of Bradford 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 Bradford: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Bradford?

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 32% of the $3,814 monthly median income of Bradford 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 Bradford, PA