Adult Disability Care in Philadelphia, PA: In-Home Support

Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in Philadelphia, PA: the local picture

15%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability

64,946

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

28%

of households have no vehicle

120

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

About 154,208 Philadelphia residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (15%).

64,946 of them have difficulty doing errands such as shopping or visiting a doctor alone, the kind of help a support caregiver gives.

28% of Philadelphia households have no vehicle; say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Philadelphia compared with Pennsylvania

Census figure	Philadelphia	Pennsylvania
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	15%	12%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	6.5%	4.4%
Households with no vehicle	28%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	24%	12%
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	32%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	21%	9.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$39,481	—

Older residents in towns around Philadelphia

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Oak Lane, PA	3.4 mi	1,018	8.6%
Elkins Park, PA	4.7 mi	2,069	5.9%
Bala Cynwyd, PA	5.0 mi	2,107	5.5%
Palmyra, NJ	5.2 mi	1,413	12%
Camden, NJ	5.2 mi	8,123	20%
McKinley, PA	5.3 mi	645	2.4%

Home health agencies serving Philadelphia

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Revolutionary Home Health Inc.	Oreland, PA	7.7 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(215) 600-3360
Expert Home Care	Feasterville, PA	13 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(215) 364-0340
Baci Home Health Care LLC	Dresher, PA	9.4 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(215) 367-5611
Deer Meadows Home Health And Support Services, LLC	Philadelphia, PA	5.8 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(215) 624-6038
Keystonecare Home Health, LLC	Wyndmoor, PA	7.0 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(215) 836-2440

Straight-line miles from the center of Philadelphia. 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 Philadelphia

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 37% of the $3,290 monthly median income of Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Philadelphia?

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 37% of the $3,290 monthly median income of Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia, PA