Home Health Aides in Bloomsburg, PA: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Bloomsburg, PA: the local picture

16

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

$14.14

median hourly wage of home care aides in Pennsylvania (BLS, May 2025)

1,675

residents 65 or older (13% of Bloomsburg)

31%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Columbia County)

16 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Bloomsburg ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 6 of those list home health aide services. Agency aides are usually part of care a doctor orders. For help beyond those visits, families hire an aide directly.

Home health and personal care aides in Pennsylvania earn a median $14.14 an hour (BLS, May 2025), with the middle half between $13.65 and $16.55.

Bloomsburg has about 1,675 residents aged 65 or older, 31% of whom report a disability.

Bloomsburg compared with Columbia County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Bloomsburg	Columbia County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	31%	32%
Residents 65 or older	13%	20%	19%
Residents 85 or older	2.8%	2.9%	2.4%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	44%	29%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	9.5%	9.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	2.6%	3.1%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$40,625	$42,596	—

Older residents in towns around Bloomsburg

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Danville, PA	8.6 mi	1,048	46%
Berwick, PA	11 mi	1,885	33%
Kulpmont, PA	14 mi	878	29%
Mount Carmel, PA	14 mi	1,229	37%
Shamokin, PA	16 mi	1,133	47%
Shenandoah, PA	19 mi	644	58%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Bloomsburg

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Geisinger Home Health	Danville, PA	8.8 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(570) 284-3390
Commonwealth Home Health & Hospice Of Berwick	Berwick, PA	12 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(570) 520-4063
Accentcare Health Of Pennsylvania	Bristol, PA	104 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(215) 826-0900
Maylath Valley Health Systems, Inc.	Sybertsville, PA	20 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(570) 708-2929
Lehigh Valley Home Care Hazleton	Hazleton, PA	26 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(570) 501-4949
Traditional Home Health Care	Dunmore, PA	53 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(570) 207-9286
Vna Health System	Shamokin, PA	16 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	24 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(888) 923-5842

Straight-line miles from the center of Bloomsburg. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a home health aide can help with

Bathing, grooming, dressing and toileting
Transfers, walking and positioning
Meals and help with eating
Medication reminders

Cost

What home health aides costs in Bloomsburg

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 36% of the $3,385 monthly median income of Bloomsburg 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 home health aide

Federal rules require home health aides who work for Medicare-certified agencies to complete at least 75 hours of training, including 16 hours of supervised practical training, or pass a competency evaluation (42 CFR 484.80). Many states add their own requirements.

Questions worth asking: Where did you train, and can I see the certificate? Have you worked for a home health agency? Which transfers and equipment are you trained on? More in our home health aides guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Home Health Aides in Bloomsburg: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Bloomsburg?

Medicare lists 16 certified agencies whose service area includes Bloomsburg ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Geisinger Home Health (4 of 5), Commonwealth Home Health & Hospice Of Berwick (4 of 5), Accentcare Health Of Pennsylvania (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Bloomsburg?

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 36% of the $3,385 monthly median income of Bloomsburg 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).

What is the difference between a home health aide and a CNA?

Both are trained in personal care. A certified nursing assistant (CNA) has passed a state exam and is on the state nurse aide registry, and often works in nursing homes and hospitals. A home health aide is trained for care in the home. Neither does skilled nursing.

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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.

Home Health Aides in Bloomsburg, PA