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

Local figures

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

18%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (12% in Westmoreland County)

621

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

16%

of households have no vehicle (6.2% in Westmoreland County)

27

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

About 1,310 New Kensington residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (18%; 12% in Westmoreland County).

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

16% of New Kensington households have no vehicle (6.2% in Westmoreland County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

New Kensington compared with Westmoreland County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	New Kensington	Westmoreland County	Pennsylvania
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	18%	12%	12%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	8.4%	4.5%	4.4%
Households with no vehicle	16%	6.2%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	2.3%	2.8%	12%
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	29%	32%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	8.0%	9.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$37,201	$53,414	—

Older residents in towns around New Kensington

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Arnold, PA	0.8 mi	922	16%
Lower Burrell, PA	2.0 mi	2,946	9.7%
Tarentum, PA	2.2 mi	766	22%
Brackenridge, PA	2.5 mi	576	16%
Springdale, PA	2.6 mi	921	14%
Natrona Heights, PA	3.8 mi	1,561	10.0%

Home health agencies serving New Kensington

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Medi Home Health Agency Inc	Pittsburgh, PA	8.6 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(412) 242-8540
Vainshtein Nursing Corporation	Wexford, PA	17 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(412) 378-2022
Amedisys Home Health	Butler, PA	24 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(724) 284-4663
Community Care, Inc	New Stanton, PA	26 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(724) 830-9918
Amedisys Home Health Of Pa	Uniontown, PA	47 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(724) 438-6660

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

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 40% of the $3,100 monthly median income of New Kensington 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 Kensington: common questions

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

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 40% of the $3,100 monthly median income of New Kensington 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 Kensington, PA