In-Home Support for Adults With Disabilities in Emerald Lakes, PA
Support at home for adults under 65 with a physical, intellectual or developmental disability, so they can live as independently as they choose. Post what you need in Emerald Lakes for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Disability Care for Adults in Emerald Lakes, PA: the local picture
About 89 Emerald Lakes residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (4.2%; 13% in Monroe County).
58 of them have difficulty doing errands such as shopping or visiting a doctor alone, the kind of help a support caregiver gives.
3.5% of Emerald Lakes households have no vehicle (5.5% in Monroe County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.
Emerald Lakes compared with Monroe County and Pennsylvania
| Census figure | Emerald Lakes | Monroe County | Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 18 to 64 with a disability | 4.2% | 13% | 12% |
| Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone | 2.7% | 5.3% | 4.4% |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.5% | 5.5% | 10% |
| Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home | 20% | 17% | 12% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 47% | 33% | 32% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 8.1% | 7.4% | 9.9% |
Older residents in towns around Emerald Lakes
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Disability (18 to 64) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Pocono, PA | 3.9 mi | 819 | 16% |
| Sierra View, PA | 6.5 mi | 900 | 17% |
| Indian Mountain Lake, PA | 7.6 mi | 851 | 19% |
| Sun Valley, PA | 7.7 mi | 459 | 12% |
| Penn Estates, PA | 9.7 mi | 358 | 5.4% |
| Arlington Heights, PA | 12 mi | 1,155 | 11% |
Home health agencies serving Emerald Lakes
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Personal Home Healthcare And Hospice | Blakely, PA | 28 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (570) 342-3314 |
| Revolutionary Home Health Inc | Eynon, PA | 29 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (570) 383-7502 |
| Centerwell Home Health | Stroudsburg, PA | 11 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (570) 424-7790 |
| Accentcare Health Of Pennsylvania | Bristol, PA | 73 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work | (215) 826-0900 |
| Residential Healthcare Of NE Pa, LLC | Moosic, PA | 23 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (888) 923-5842 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Emerald Lakes. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What disability care for adults costs in Emerald Lakes
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. 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.
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.
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Disability Care for Adults in Emerald Lakes: common questions
How much does disability care for adults cost in Emerald Lakes?
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. 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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Disability Care for Adults in nearby cities
- Disability Care for Adults in Mount Pocono, PA
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- Disability Care for Adults in Penn Estates, PA
- Disability Care for Adults in Arlington Heights, PA
- Disability Care for Adults in Stroudsburg, PA
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Sources
Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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.
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