Adult Disability Care in West Hazleton, PA: In-Home Support

Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in West Hazleton, PA: the local picture

20%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (14% in Luzerne County)

152

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

14%

of households have no vehicle (9.5% in Luzerne County)

18

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

About 615 West Hazleton residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (20%; 14% in Luzerne County).

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

14% of West Hazleton households have no vehicle (9.5% in Luzerne County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

West Hazleton compared with Luzerne County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	West Hazleton	Luzerne County	Pennsylvania
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	20%	14%	12%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	4.9%	4.6%	4.4%
Households with no vehicle	14%	9.5%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	62%	16%	12%
Residents 65+ with a disability	42%	32%	32%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	30%	11%	9.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$32,610	$49,926	—

Older residents in towns around West Hazleton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Hazleton, PA	3.2 mi	4,550	17%
McAdoo, PA	5.4 mi	278	20%
Freeland, PA	7.5 mi	657	14%
Weatherly, PA	11 mi	679	16%
Coaldale, PA	12 mi	411	18%
Lansford, PA	12 mi	712	27%

Home health agencies serving West Hazleton

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Personal Home Healthcare And Hospice	Blakely, PA	41 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	44 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(570) 383-7502
All Care Home Care, Inc	Hazleton, PA	4.0 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(570) 459-3002
Geisinger Home Health	Hazle Township, PA	2.0 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(570) 450-4050
Commonwealth Home Health & Hospice Of Berwick	Berwick, PA	13 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(570) 520-4063

Straight-line miles from the center of West Hazleton. 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 West Hazleton

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 45% of the $2,718 monthly median income of West Hazleton 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 West Hazleton: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in West Hazleton?

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 45% of the $2,718 monthly median income of West Hazleton 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 West Hazleton, PA