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

Local figures

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

15%

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

2,278

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

14%

of households have no vehicle (9.4% in Lackawanna County)

34

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

About 6,818 Scranton residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (15%; 13% in Lackawanna County).

2,278 of them have difficulty doing errands such as shopping or visiting a doctor alone, the kind of help a support caregiver gives.

14% of Scranton households have no vehicle (9.4% in Lackawanna County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Scranton compared with Lackawanna County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Scranton	Lackawanna County	Pennsylvania
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	15%	13%	12%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	5.1%	4.7%	4.4%
Households with no vehicle	14%	9.4%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	19%	10%	12%
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	34%	32%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	13%	9.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$39,922	$47,340	—

Older residents in towns around Scranton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Taylor, PA	2.6 mi	1,134	15%
Dunmore, PA	3.2 mi	2,950	13%
Moosic, PA	3.9 mi	1,317	18%
Throop, PA	4.5 mi	866	26%
Old Forge, PA	4.5 mi	2,099	15%
Dickson City, PA	4.7 mi	1,319	18%

Home health agencies serving Scranton

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Personal Home Healthcare And Hospice	Blakely, PA	5.5 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(570) 342-3314
Revolutionary Home Health Inc	Eynon, PA	9.0 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(570) 383-7502
Revolutionary Home Health Inc.	Oreland, PA	93 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(215) 600-3360
Aveanna Home Health	West Pittston, PA	9.2 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(570) 655-3581
Allcare Home Health Inc	Moosic, PA	3.5 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(570) 589-2112

Straight-line miles from the center of Scranton. 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 Scranton

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 $3,327 monthly median income of Scranton 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 Scranton: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Scranton?

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 $3,327 monthly median income of Scranton 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 Scranton, PA