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

Local figures

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

19%

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

106

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

6.9%

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

8

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

About 344 Girard residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (19%; 14% in Erie County).

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

6.9% of Girard households have no vehicle (9.9% in Erie County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Girard compared with Erie County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Girard	Erie County	Pennsylvania
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	19%	14%	12%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	5.7%	5.3%	4.4%
Households with no vehicle	6.9%	9.9%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	2.6%	6.9%	12%
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	33%	32%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.9%	10%	9.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$42,663	$47,768	—

Older residents in towns around Girard

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Lake City, PA	1.7 mi	363	18%
Fairview, PA	3.6 mi	749	7.5%
Edinboro, PA	13 mi	544	13%
Conneaut, OH	14 mi	2,035	16%
Erie, PA	15 mi	15,350	16%
Wesleyville, PA	18 mi	498	23%

Home health agencies serving Girard

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Vna Alliance	Meadville, PA	27 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(814) 333-7000
Interim Healthcare Of Erie	Erie, PA	11 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(814) 836-8836
Upmc Home Healthcare	Erie, PA	15 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(814) 877-6120
Visiting Nurse Association Of Erie County	Erie, PA	10 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(814) 454-2831
Bayada Home Health Care, Inc.	Erie, PA	11 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(814) 240-0540

Straight-line miles from the center of Girard. 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 Girard

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 34% of the $3,555 monthly median income of Girard 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 Girard: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Girard?

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 34% of the $3,555 monthly median income of Girard 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 Girard, PA