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

Local figures

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

19%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (17% in Clearfield County)

212

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

11%

of households have no vehicle (7.4% in Clearfield County)

13

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

About 881 DuBois residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (19%; 17% in Clearfield County).

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

11% of DuBois households have no vehicle (7.4% in Clearfield County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

DuBois compared with Clearfield County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	DuBois	Clearfield County	Pennsylvania
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	19%	17%	12%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	4.5%	6.1%	4.4%
Households with no vehicle	11%	7.4%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	1.7%	4.3%	12%
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	36%	32%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	11%	9.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$54,201	$47,153	—

Older residents in towns around DuBois

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Treasure Lake, PA	3.7 mi	1,697	22%
Punxsutawney, PA	17 mi	1,540	12%
Brookville, PA	17 mi	929	11%
Clearfield, PA	18 mi	1,105	13%
Ridgway, PA	21 mi	768	17%
St. Marys, PA	26 mi	3,353	16%

Home health agencies serving DuBois

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Medi Home Health Agency	State College, PA	50 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(814) 235-1048
Punxsutawney Home Health Care	Punxsutawney, PA	16 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(814) 938-2431
Advantage Home Health Services, LLC	Altoona, PA	45 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(814) 943-0222
Advantage Home Health Services Central	State College, PA	52 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(814) 235-1011
Interim Healthcare Of Erie	Erie, PA	99 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(814) 836-8836

Straight-line miles from the center of DuBois. 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 DuBois

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 27% of the $4,517 monthly median income of DuBois 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 DuBois: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in DuBois?

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 27% of the $4,517 monthly median income of DuBois 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 DuBois, PA