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

Local figures

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

5.3%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (10% in Delaware County)

85

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

5.4%

of households have no vehicle (9.6% in Delaware County)

12

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

About 223 Swarthmore residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (5.3%; 10% in Delaware County).

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

5.4% of Swarthmore households have no vehicle (9.6% in Delaware County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Swarthmore compared with Delaware County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Swarthmore	Delaware County	Pennsylvania
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	5.3%	10%	12%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	2.0%	3.9%	4.4%
Households with no vehicle	5.4%	9.6%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	15%	13%	12%
Residents 65+ with a disability	21%	30%	32%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.3%	9.1%	9.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$64,583	$66,651	—

Older residents in towns around Swarthmore

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Folsom, PA	1.3 mi	1,293	8.2%
Morton, PA	1.3 mi	527	16%
Woodlyn, PA	1.7 mi	1,620	7.0%
Ridley Park, PA	2.1 mi	1,344	12%
Media, PA	2.4 mi	1,308	6.9%
Prospect Park, PA	2.5 mi	897	8.6%

Home health agencies serving Swarthmore

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Main Line Health Home Care & Hospice - Home Health	Radnor, PA	11 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(888) 533-3999
Accentcare Health Of Pennsylvania	Bristol, PA	30 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(215) 826-0900
Mercy Home Health	Newtown, PA	33 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(267) 569-0760
Amedisys Home Health	Lancaster, PA	50 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(717) 291-8396
Premier Home Care Inc	Huntingdon Valley, PA	22 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(215) 969-2225

Straight-line miles from the center of Swarthmore. 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 Swarthmore

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 23% of the $5,382 monthly median income of Swarthmore 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 Swarthmore: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Swarthmore?

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 23% of the $5,382 monthly median income of Swarthmore 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 Swarthmore, PA