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

Local figures

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

12%

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

87

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

8.0%

of households have no vehicle (6.3% in Somerset County)

15

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

About 267 Windber residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (12%; 13% in Somerset County).

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

8.0% of Windber households have no vehicle (6.3% in Somerset County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Windber compared with Somerset County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Windber	Somerset County	Pennsylvania
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	12%	13%	12%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	3.9%	4.4%	4.4%
Households with no vehicle	8.0%	6.3%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	1.8%	4.2%	12%
Residents 65+ with a disability	22%	34%	32%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	18%	9.4%	9.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$33,646	$43,557	—

Older residents in towns around Windber

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Belmont, PA	4.5 mi	804	20%
Geistown, PA	4.7 mi	777	17%
Elim, PA	7.7 mi	968	11%
Johnstown, PA	8.0 mi	3,665	27%
Westmont, PA	8.9 mi	1,061	8.3%
Nanty-Glo, PA	16 mi	686	21%

Home health agencies serving Windber

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Windber Home Health Agency	Windber, PA	0.6 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(814) 467-3000
Conemaugh Home Health	Johnstown, PA	4.0 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(814) 534-7500
Upmc Home Healthcare Of Central Pennsylvania	Altoona, PA	30 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(814) 946-5411
Advantage Home Health Services, LLC	Altoona, PA	30 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(814) 943-0222
Penn Home Health, Inc	Indiana, PA	32 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(724) 465-0440

Straight-line miles from the center of Windber. 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 Windber

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 44% of the $2,804 monthly median income of Windber 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 Windber: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Windber?

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 44% of the $2,804 monthly median income of Windber 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 Windber, PA