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

Local figures

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

11%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (11% in Allegheny County)

8,533

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

21%

of households have no vehicle (12% in Allegheny County)

51

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

About 23,484 Pittsburgh residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (11%; 11% in Allegheny County).

8,533 of them have difficulty doing errands such as shopping or visiting a doctor alone, the kind of help a support caregiver gives.

21% of Pittsburgh households have no vehicle (12% in Allegheny County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Pittsburgh compared with Allegheny County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Pittsburgh	Allegheny County	Pennsylvania
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	11%	11%	12%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	4.1%	4.0%	4.4%
Households with no vehicle	21%	12%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	12%	8.5%	12%
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	31%	32%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	10%	9.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,341	$54,654	—

Older residents in towns around Pittsburgh

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Mount Oliver, PA	2.0 mi	278	19%
Millvale, PA	2.9 mi	479	23%
Etna, PA	4.1 mi	672	22%
Homestead, PA	4.1 mi	719	26%
Baldwin, PA	4.4 mi	4,759	9.7%
Green Tree, PA	4.4 mi	1,191	5.5%

Home health agencies serving Pittsburgh

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Jewish Association Of Aging	Pittsburgh, PA	3.0 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(412) 586-3249
Medi Home Health Agency Inc	Pittsburgh, PA	8.2 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	13 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(412) 378-2022
Care Plus Home Health Services, Inc	Washington, PA	24 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(724) 225-2444
Community Care, Inc	New Stanton, PA	25 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(724) 830-9918

Straight-line miles from the center of Pittsburgh. 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 Pittsburgh

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 32% of the $3,778 monthly median income of Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Pittsburgh?

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 32% of the $3,778 monthly median income of Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh, PA