Disability Care for Adults in Northern Cambria, PA

Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in Northern Cambria, PA: the local picture

17%

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

213

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

12%

of households have no vehicle (10% in Cambria County)

11

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

About 303 Northern Cambria residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (17%; 14% in Cambria County).

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

12% of Northern Cambria households have no vehicle (10% in Cambria County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Northern Cambria compared with Cambria County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Northern Cambria	Cambria County	Pennsylvania
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	17%	14%	12%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	12%	6.1%	4.4%
Households with no vehicle	12%	10%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	4.0%	2.6%	12%
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	35%	32%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	10%	11%	9.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$49,545	$43,129	—

Older residents in towns around Northern Cambria

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Ebensburg, PA	12 mi	842	13%
Nanty-Glo, PA	13 mi	686	21%
Indiana, PA	20 mi	1,306	14%
Altoona, PA	22 mi	7,715	16%
Punxsutawney, PA	22 mi	1,540	12%
Greenwood, PA	24 mi	612	7.7%

Home health agencies serving Northern Cambria

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Medi Home Health Agency Inc	Pittsburgh, PA	57 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(412) 242-8540
Visiting Nurse Association Of Indiana County	Indiana, PA	20 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(724) 463-6340
Penn Home Health, Inc	Indiana, PA	20 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(724) 465-0440
Upmc Home Healthcare Of Central Pennsylvania	Altoona, PA	22 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(814) 946-5411
Advantage Home Health Services, LLC	Altoona, PA	22 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(814) 943-0222

Straight-line miles from the center of Northern Cambria. 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 Northern Cambria

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 30% of the $4,129 monthly median income of Northern Cambria 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 Northern Cambria: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Northern Cambria?

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 30% of the $4,129 monthly median income of Northern Cambria 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 Northern Cambria, PA