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

Local figures

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

12%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (13% in Jefferson County)

160

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

13%

of households have no vehicle (8.3% in Jefferson County)

10

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

About 339 Punxsutawney residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (12%; 13% in Jefferson County).

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

13% of Punxsutawney households have no vehicle (8.3% in Jefferson County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Punxsutawney compared with Jefferson County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Punxsutawney	Jefferson County	Pennsylvania
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	12%	13%	12%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	5.5%	4.8%	4.4%
Households with no vehicle	13%	8.3%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	1.6%	4.4%	12%
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	29%	32%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	16%	13%	9.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$33,226	$42,065	—

Older residents in towns around Punxsutawney

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Brookville, PA	16 mi	929	11%
DuBois, PA	17 mi	1,391	19%
Treasure Lake, PA	20 mi	1,697	22%
Northern Cambria, PA	22 mi	580	17%
Indiana, PA	24 mi	1,306	14%
Clarion, PA	28 mi	399	14%

Home health agencies serving Punxsutawney

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Punxsutawney Home Health Care	Punxsutawney, PA	0.5 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(814) 938-2431
Visiting Nurse Association Of Indiana County	Indiana, PA	24 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	24 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(724) 465-0440
Advantage Home Health Services, LLC	Altoona, PA	42 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(814) 943-0222
Anew Home Health Agency Inc	Clymer, PA	19 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(724) 465-9224

Straight-line miles from the center of Punxsutawney. 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 Punxsutawney

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 44% of the $2,769 monthly median income of Punxsutawney 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 Punxsutawney: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Punxsutawney?

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 44% of the $2,769 monthly median income of Punxsutawney 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 Punxsutawney, PA