In-Home Support for Adults With Disabilities in Reading, PA
Support at home for adults under 65 with a physical, intellectual or developmental disability, so they can live as independently as they choose. Post what you need in Reading for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Disability Care for Adults in Reading, PA: the local picture
About 9,939 Reading residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (17%; 11% in Berks County).
3,179 of them have difficulty doing errands such as shopping or visiting a doctor alone, the kind of help a support caregiver gives.
23% of Reading households have no vehicle (8.7% in Berks County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.
Reading compared with Berks County and Pennsylvania
| Census figure | Reading | Berks County | Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 18 to 64 with a disability | 17% | 11% | 12% |
| Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone | 5.5% | 3.9% | 4.4% |
| Households with no vehicle | 23% | 8.7% | 10% |
| Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home | 60% | 21% | 12% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 44% | 32% | 32% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 25% | 9.3% | 9.9% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $30,737 | $56,401 | — |
Older residents in towns around Reading
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Disability (18 to 64) |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Reading, PA | 1.1 mi | 547 | 17% |
| Mount Penn, PA | 2.1 mi | 612 | 9.8% |
| Wyomissing, PA | 2.1 mi | 3,055 | 8.5% |
| Kenhorst, PA | 2.4 mi | 429 | 8.2% |
| Hyde Park, PA | 2.5 mi | 483 | 14% |
| Pennside, PA | 2.6 mi | 992 | 13% |
Home health agencies serving Reading
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revolutionary Home Health Inc | Quakertown, PA | 31 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (570) 383-7502 |
| Wellspan Vna Home Care | York, PA | 50 mi | 5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (717) 812-4433 |
| Patient Care | Wyomissing, PA | 2.7 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work | (610) 373-0300 |
| Amedisys Home Health | Lancaster, PA | 28 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (717) 291-8396 |
| Accentcare Health Of Pennsylvania | Bristol, PA | 59 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work | (215) 826-0900 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Reading. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What disability care for adults costs in Reading
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 48% of the $2,561 monthly median income of Reading 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.
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.
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Disability Care for Adults in Reading: common questions
How much does disability care for adults cost in Reading?
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 48% of the $2,561 monthly median income of Reading 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.
More senior care near Reading
Disability Care for Adults in nearby cities
- Disability Care for Adults in West Reading, PA
- Disability Care for Adults in Mount Penn, PA
- Disability Care for Adults in Wyomissing, PA
- Disability Care for Adults in Kenhorst, PA
- Disability Care for Adults in Hyde Park, PA
- Disability Care for Adults in Pennside, PA
- Disability Care for Adults in Shillington, PA
- Disability Care for Adults in Laureldale, PA
- Disability Care for Adults in West Wyomissing, PA
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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.
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