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

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Lehighton, PA: the local picture

21

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

$14.14

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

870

residents 65 or older (17% of Lehighton)

33%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Carbon County)

21 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Lehighton 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.

Lehighton has about 870 residents aged 65 or older, 33% of whom report a disability.

Lehighton compared with Carbon County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Lehighton	Carbon County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	35%	32%
Residents 65 or older	17%	23%	19%
Residents 85 or older	3.5%	2.3%	2.4%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	33%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.6%	9.3%	9.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	6.9%	6.3%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$34,423	$47,069	—

Older residents in towns around Lehighton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Jim Thorpe, PA	3.7 mi	1,003	38%
Palmerton, PA	5.4 mi	1,500	35%
Nesquehoning, PA	6.5 mi	647	41%
Summit Hill, PA	6.8 mi	534	36%
Slatington, PA	7.5 mi	624	39%
Lansford, PA	8.8 mi	712	58%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Lehighton

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
1ST Care Home Health Services Of Pennsylvania	Allentown, PA	19 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(610) 266-3999
Revolutionary Home Health Inc	Quakertown, PA	33 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(570) 383-7502
All Care Home Care, Inc	Hazleton, PA	15 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(570) 459-3002
Centerwell Home Health	Stroudsburg, PA	27 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(570) 424-7790
Geisinger Home Health	Hazle Township, PA	19 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy	(570) 450-4050
Easton Home Health Services	Bethlehem, PA	21 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(610) 438-1656
St Luke's Home Health	Bethlehem, PA	24 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(484) 526-1100
Accentcare Health Of Pennsylvania	Bristol, PA	67 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(215) 826-0900

Straight-line miles from the center of Lehighton. 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 Lehighton

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 43% of the $2,869 monthly median income of Lehighton 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 Lehighton: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Lehighton?

Medicare lists 21 certified agencies whose service area includes Lehighton 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), All Care Home Care, Inc (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Lehighton?

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 43% of the $2,869 monthly median income of Lehighton 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 Lehighton, PA