Emmaus, Pennsylvania

Home Health Aides in Emmaus, PA

Trained help with personal care, mobility and daily routines at home, hired privately or through a Medicare-certified agency. Post what you need in Emmaus for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Home Health Aides in Emmaus, PA: the local picture

18
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Emmaus ZIP codes in their service area
$14.14
median hourly wage of home care aides in Pennsylvania (BLS, May 2025)
1,963
residents 65 or older (17% of Emmaus)
35%
of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Lehigh County)

18 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Emmaus ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 4 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.

Emmaus has about 1,963 residents aged 65 or older, 35% of whom report a disability.

Emmaus compared with Lehigh County and Pennsylvania

Census figureEmmausLehigh CountyPennsylvania
Residents 65+ with a disability35%30%32%
Residents 65 or older17%18%19%
Residents 85 or older1.9%2.3%2.4%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone36%27%30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)14%8.5%9.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home4.4%26%12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$48,485$58,170—

Older residents in towns around Emmaus

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Dorneyville, PA3.1 mi1,33418%
Macungie, PA3.2 mi44123%
Wescosville, PA3.3 mi1,26719%
Allentown, PA4.2 mi16,97237%
Ancient Oaks, PA4.6 mi1,42317%
Alburtis, PA5.7 mi21723%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Emmaus

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
1ST Care Home Health Services Of PennsylvaniaAllentown, PA4.8 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy(610) 266-3999
Lifespring In Home Care Of Eastern PaWhitehall, PA8.4 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work(484) 353-1210
Revolutionary Home Health IncQuakertown, PA10 mi5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(570) 383-7502
St Luke's Home HealthBethlehem, PA7.6 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(484) 526-1100
Accentcare Health Of PennsylvaniaBristol, PA45 mi4 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work(215) 826-0900
Bayada Home Health Care, Inc.Allentown, PA4.8 mi3.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(610) 317-2118
Advantage Home Health And HospicePottsville, PA39 mi3.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work(570) 668-6300
Providence Home Health Agency, Inc.Emmaus, PA0.4 mi3 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides(610) 421-8623

Straight-line miles from the center of Emmaus. 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 Emmaus

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 30% of the $4,040 monthly median income of Emmaus 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 Emmaus: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Emmaus?

Medicare lists 18 certified agencies whose service area includes Emmaus ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include 1ST Care Home Health Services Of Pennsylvania (5 of 5), Lifespring In Home Care Of Eastern Pa (5 of 5), Revolutionary Home Health Inc (5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Emmaus?

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 30% of the $4,040 monthly median income of Emmaus 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.

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.

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