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

Local figures

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

12%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (12% in Washington County)

68

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

18%

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

9

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

About 400 California residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (12%; 12% in Washington County).

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

18% of California households have no vehicle (7.3% in Washington County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

California compared with Washington County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	California	Washington County	Pennsylvania
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	12%	12%	12%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	2.0%	4.3%	4.4%
Households with no vehicle	18%	7.3%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	2.9%	3.6%	12%
Residents 65+ with a disability	62%	32%	32%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	7.7%	9.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,437	$55,388	—

Older residents in towns around California

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Centerville, PA	3.4 mi	709	14%
Charleroi, PA	5.0 mi	697	23%
Monessen, PA	6.1 mi	1,536	20%
Donora, PA	8.2 mi	792	19%
Monongahela, PA	8.6 mi	895	10%
West Newton, PA	12 mi	786	22%

Home health agencies serving California

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health Of Pa	Uniontown, PA	16 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(724) 438-6660
Care Plus Home Health Services, Inc	Washington, PA	20 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(724) 225-2444
Anova Home Healthcare Services Inc	Carnegie, PA	25 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(412) 681-1044
Ospta At Home	Belle Vernon, PA	8.3 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(724) 483-4859
Advantage Home Health Services, LLC	Pittsburgh, PA	19 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(412) 440-0142

Straight-line miles from the center of California. 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 California

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 33% of the $3,703 monthly median income of California 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 California: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in California?

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 33% of the $3,703 monthly median income of California 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.

More near California

More senior care near California

Disability Care for Adults in nearby cities

Other care in California

More for California families

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 California, PA