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

Local figures

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

30%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (15% in Northumberland County)

489

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

22%

of households have no vehicle (9.2% in Northumberland County)

10

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

About 1,241 Shamokin residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (30%; 15% in Northumberland County).

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

22% of Shamokin households have no vehicle (9.2% in Northumberland County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Shamokin compared with Northumberland County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Shamokin	Northumberland County	Pennsylvania
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	30%	15%	12%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	12%	5.7%	4.4%
Households with no vehicle	22%	9.2%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	5.0%	4.4%	12%
Residents 65+ with a disability	47%	34%	32%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	17%	11%	9.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$27,539	$43,530	—

Older residents in towns around Shamokin

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Kulpmont, PA	4.4 mi	878	24%
Mount Carmel, PA	7.5 mi	1,229	22%
Danville, PA	12 mi	1,048	9.8%
Sunbury, PA	13 mi	2,156	19%
Northumberland, PA	15 mi	804	17%
Bloomsburg, PA	16 mi	1,675	13%

Home health agencies serving Shamokin

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Geisinger Home Health	Danville, PA	14 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(570) 284-3390
Advantage Home Health And Hospice	Pottsville, PA	19 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work	(570) 668-6300
Vna Health System	Shamokin, PA	0.2 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(570) 648-8989
Residential Home Health Of NC Pa, LLC	Lewisburg, PA	22 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(888) 923-5842
Bayada Home Health Care, Inc.	Wilkes Barre, PA	51 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(570) 883-9022

Straight-line miles from the center of Shamokin. 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 Shamokin

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 53% of the $2,295 monthly median income of Shamokin 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 Shamokin: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Shamokin?

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 53% of the $2,295 monthly median income of Shamokin 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 Shamokin, PA