Home Health Aides in Kutztown University, PA

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Kutztown University, PA: the local picture

20

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

$14.14

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

0

residents 65 or older (0.0% of Kutztown University)

20 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Kutztown University ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 5 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.

Kutztown University has about 0 residents aged 65 or older.

Kutztown University compared with Berks County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Kutztown University	Berks County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65 or older	0.0%	18%	19%
Residents 85 or older	0.0%	2.4%	2.4%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	11%	21%	12%

Older residents in towns around Kutztown University

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Kutztown, PA	0.8 mi	966	35%
Fleetwood, PA	4.2 mi	823	32%
Blandon, PA	6.7 mi	1,161	22%
Breinigsville, PA	8.1 mi	961	22%
Alburtis, PA	9.7 mi	217	23%
Ancient Oaks, PA	11 mi	1,423	17%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Kutztown University

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
1ST Care Home Health Services Of Pennsylvania	Allentown, PA	15 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(610) 266-3999
Revolutionary Home Health Inc	Quakertown, PA	23 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(570) 383-7502
Patient Care	Wyomissing, PA	16 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(610) 373-0300
St Luke's Home Health	Bethlehem, PA	22 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(484) 526-1100
Bayada Home Health Care, Inc.	Allentown, PA	15 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(610) 317-2118
Advantage Home Health And Hospice	Pottsville, PA	26 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work	(570) 668-6300
Accentcare Home Health Of Central Pennsylvania	Elizabethtown, PA	50 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(717) 367-2571
Providence Home Health Agency, Inc.	Emmaus, PA	15 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(610) 421-8623

Straight-line miles from the center of Kutztown University. 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 Kutztown University

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. 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 Kutztown University: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Kutztown University?

Medicare lists 20 certified agencies whose service area includes Kutztown University ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include 1ST Care Home Health Services Of Pennsylvania (5 of 5), Revolutionary Home Health Inc (5 of 5), Patient Care (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Kutztown University?

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. 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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.