In-Home Support for Adults With Disabilities in Merion Station, 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 Merion Station for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Disability Care for Adults in Merion Station, PA: the local picture
About 81 Merion Station residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (2.8%; 8.2% in Montgomery County).
22 of them have difficulty doing errands such as shopping or visiting a doctor alone, the kind of help a support caregiver gives.
1.3% of Merion Station households have no vehicle (5.7% in Montgomery County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.
Merion Station compared with Montgomery County and Pennsylvania
| Census figure | Merion Station | Montgomery County | Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 18 to 64 with a disability | 2.8% | 8.2% | 12% |
| Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone | 0.8% | 3.1% | 4.4% |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.3% | 5.7% | 10% |
| Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home | 15% | 15% | 12% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 16% | 27% | 32% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 15% | 7.4% | 9.9% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $189,150 | $76,036 | — |
Older residents in towns around Merion Station
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Disability (18 to 64) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Narberth, PA | 0.8 mi | 701 | 5.4% |
| Wynnewood, PA | 1.1 mi | 579 | 7.5% |
| Bala Cynwyd, PA | 1.3 mi | 2,107 | 5.5% |
| Penn Wynne, PA | 1.6 mi | 1,623 | 4.7% |
| Ardmore, PA | 2.4 mi | 2,844 | 7.2% |
| Bryn Mawr, PA | 3.7 mi | 818 | 9.1% |
Home health agencies serving Merion Station
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main Line Health Home Care & Hospice - Home Health | Radnor, PA | 8.9 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (888) 533-3999 |
| Accentcare Health Of Pennsylvania | Bristol, PA | 22 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work | (215) 826-0900 |
| Mercy Home Health | Newtown, PA | 24 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (267) 569-0760 |
| Bayada Home Health Care, Inc. | Blue Bell, PA | 11 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (610) 277-1100 |
| Penn Medicine Home Health | Bala Cynwyd, PA | 1.0 mi | 3 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (610) 747-3400 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Merion Station. 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 Merion Station
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 8% of the $15,763 monthly median income of Merion Station 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.
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 Merion Station: common questions
How much does disability care for adults cost in Merion Station?
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 8% of the $15,763 monthly median income of Merion Station 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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Disability Care for Adults in nearby cities
- Disability Care for Adults in Narberth, PA
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- Disability Care for Adults in Ardmore, PA
- Disability Care for Adults in Bryn Mawr, PA
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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.
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