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

Local figures

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

7.6%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (11% in Dauphin County)

249

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

6.4%

of households have no vehicle (9.4% in Dauphin County)

19

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

About 667 Hershey residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (7.6%; 11% in Dauphin County).

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

6.4% of Hershey households have no vehicle (9.4% in Dauphin County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Hershey compared with Dauphin County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Hershey	Dauphin County	Pennsylvania
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	7.6%	11%	12%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	2.8%	4.4%	4.4%
Households with no vehicle	6.4%	9.4%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	16%	15%	12%
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	32%	32%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	16%	12%	9.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$61,174	$59,435	—

Older residents in towns around Hershey

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Campbelltown, PA	3.2 mi	861	12%
Palmyra, PA	3.3 mi	1,333	11%
Hummelstown, PA	3.8 mi	692	8.9%
Skyline View, PA	5.8 mi	1,854	7.9%
Rutherford, PA	6.5 mi	799	8.3%
Middletown, PA	7.1 mi	1,494	17%

Home health agencies serving Hershey

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Wellspan Vna Home Care	York, PA	22 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(717) 812-4433
Centerwell Home Health	Lancaster, PA	23 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(717) 291-5943
Homeland Homehealth	Harrisburg, PA	13 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(717) 412-0166
Amedisys Home Health	Lancaster, PA	26 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(717) 291-8396
Geisinger Home Health	Danville, PA	48 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(570) 284-3390

Straight-line miles from the center of Hershey. 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 Hershey

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 24% of the $5,098 monthly median income of Hershey 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 Hershey: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Hershey?

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 24% of the $5,098 monthly median income of Hershey 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 Hershey, PA