Adult Disability Care in New Castle, PA: In-Home Support

Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in New Castle, PA: the local picture

23%

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

1,284

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

17%

of households have no vehicle (8.0% in Lawrence County)

22

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

About 2,865 New Castle residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (23%; 14% in Lawrence County).

1,284 of them have difficulty doing errands such as shopping or visiting a doctor alone, the kind of help a support caregiver gives.

17% of New Castle households have no vehicle (8.0% in Lawrence County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

New Castle compared with Lawrence County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	New Castle	Lawrence County	Pennsylvania
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	23%	14%	12%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	10%	5.4%	4.4%
Households with no vehicle	17%	8.0%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	3.6%	3.6%	12%
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	33%	32%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	19%	8.1%	9.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$32,354	$45,230	—

Older residents in towns around New Castle

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Ellwood City, PA	9.8 mi	1,678	11%
Struthers, OH	13 mi	1,991	15%
Campbell, OH	14 mi	1,408	15%
East Palestine, OH	15 mi	1,128	18%
Slippery Rock, PA	16 mi	275	17%
Hubbard, OH	16 mi	1,788	16%

Home health agencies serving New Castle

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health	Butler, PA	23 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(724) 284-4663
Medi Home Health Agency Inc	Pittsburgh, PA	46 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(412) 242-8540
Amedisys Home Health Of Pa	Uniontown, PA	83 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(724) 438-6660
Anova Home Healthcare Services Inc	Carnegie, PA	43 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(412) 681-1044
Family Home Health LP	Monroeville, PA	50 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(412) 856-4000

Straight-line miles from the center of New Castle. 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 New Castle

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 45% of the $2,696 monthly median income of New Castle 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 New Castle: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in New Castle?

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 45% of the $2,696 monthly median income of New Castle 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 New Castle, PA