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

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Bradford, PA: the local picture

8

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

$14.14

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

1,112

residents 65 or older (14% of Bradford)

45%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in McKean County)

8 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Bradford 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.

Bradford has about 1,112 residents aged 65 or older, 45% of whom report a disability.

Bradford compared with McKean County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Bradford	McKean County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with a disability	45%	37%	32%
Residents 65 or older	14%	21%	19%
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	1.9%	2.4%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	32%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	8.9%	9.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	2.3%	2.3%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,763	$46,961	—

Older residents in towns around Bradford

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Olean, NY	14 mi	2,623	40%
Salamanca, NY	15 mi	960	39%
Kane, PA	22 mi	783	42%
Warren, PA	27 mi	1,928	29%
Jamestown, NY	32 mi	5,014	36%
St. Marys, PA	36 mi	3,353	25%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Bradford

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Vna Of Northwest Pa, LLC	Bradford, PA	0.8 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(814) 362-7466
Hospital Home Care Services	Warren, PA	29 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(814) 726-2853
Penn Highlands Community Nurses	Saint Marys, PA	37 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(814) 781-1415
Upmc Home Healthcare	Williamsport, PA	98 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(570) 320-7690
Penn Highlands Community Nurses	Clearfield, PA	66 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(814) 768-2000
Aveanna Healthcare	Dubois, PA	58 mi	not rated	nursing, home health aides	(855) 427-4234
Bayada Home Health Care, Inc	Meadville, PA	81 mi	not rated	nursing, home health aides	(814) 333-8433
Bayada Home Health Care, Inc.	Blairsville, PA	110 mi	not rated	nursing, home health aides	(724) 459-0000

Straight-line miles from the center of Bradford. 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 Bradford

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 32% of the $3,814 monthly median income of Bradford 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 Bradford: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Bradford?

Medicare lists 8 certified agencies whose service area includes Bradford ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Vna Of Northwest Pa, LLC (4 of 5), Hospital Home Care Services (3 of 5), Penn Highlands Community Nurses (3 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Bradford?

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 32% of the $3,814 monthly median income of Bradford 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 Bradford, PA