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

Local figures

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

16%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (14% in Erie County)

3,697

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

17%

of households have no vehicle (9.9% in Erie County)

18

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

About 9,086 Erie residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (16%; 14% in Erie County).

3,697 of them have difficulty doing errands such as shopping or visiting a doctor alone, the kind of help a support caregiver gives.

17% of Erie households have no vehicle (9.9% in Erie County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Erie compared with Erie County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Erie	Erie County	Pennsylvania
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	16%	14%	12%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	6.4%	5.3%	4.4%
Households with no vehicle	17%	9.9%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	12%	6.9%	12%
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	33%	32%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	10%	9.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$37,676	$47,768	—

Older residents in towns around Erie

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Wesleyville, PA	3.4 mi	498	23%
Lawrence Park, PA	3.5 mi	585	12%
Northwest Harborcreek, PA	4.6 mi	2,354	7.5%
Fairview, PA	11 mi	749	7.5%
North East, PA	14 mi	782	18%
Girard, PA	15 mi	545	19%

Home health agencies serving Erie

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Vna Alliance	Meadville, PA	34 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(814) 333-7000
Upmc Home Healthcare	Erie, PA	1.2 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(814) 877-6120
Interim Healthcare Of Erie	Erie, PA	4.1 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(814) 836-8836
Interim Health Care Of Akron/Canton, Inc	Fairlawn, OH	104 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(330) 836-5571
Interim Healthcare Of Pittsburgh, Inc.	Pittsburgh, PA	110 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(412) 436-2200

Straight-line miles from the center of Erie. 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 Erie

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 39% of the $3,140 monthly median income of Erie 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 Erie: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Erie?

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 39% of the $3,140 monthly median income of Erie 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 Erie, PA