Lake City, Pennsylvania

In-Home Support for Adults With Disabilities in Lake City, 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 Lake City for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in Lake City, PA: the local picture

18%
of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (14% in Erie County)
107
residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone
4.6%
of households have no vehicle (9.9% in Erie County)
7
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Lake City ZIP codes in their service area

About 289 Lake City residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (18%; 14% in Erie County).

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

4.6% of Lake City households have no vehicle (9.9% in Erie County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Lake City compared with Erie County and Pennsylvania

Census figureLake CityErie CountyPennsylvania
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability18%14%12%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone6.5%5.3%4.4%
Households with no vehicle4.6%9.9%10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home3.7%6.9%12%
Residents 65+ with a disability33%33%32%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)7.4%10%9.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$54,000$47,768—

Older residents in towns around Lake City

TownDistanceResidents 65+Disability (18 to 64)
Girard, PA1.7 mi54519%
Fairview, PA4.7 mi7497.5%
Conneaut, OH13 mi2,03516%
Edinboro, PA15 mi54413%
Erie, PA16 mi15,35016%
North Kingsville, OH18 mi81811%

Home health agencies serving Lake City

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Vna AllianceMeadville, PA28 mi4.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(814) 333-7000
Interim Healthcare Of ErieErie, PA12 mi3.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(814) 836-8836
Upmc Home HealthcareErie, PA16 mi3.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(814) 877-6120
Visiting Nurse Association Of Erie CountyErie, PA11 mi3 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(814) 454-2831
Bayada Home Health Care, Inc.Erie, PA12 mi3 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(814) 240-0540

Straight-line miles from the center of Lake City. 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 Lake City

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 $4,500 monthly median income of Lake City 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 Lake City: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Lake City?

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 $4,500 monthly median income of Lake City 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 (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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