Home Health Aides in Lock Haven, PA: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Lock Haven, PA: the local picture

11

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

$14.14

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

1,272

residents 65 or older (15% of Lock Haven)

27%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Clinton County)

11 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Lock Haven ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 7 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.

Lock Haven has about 1,272 residents aged 65 or older, 27% of whom report a disability.

Lock Haven compared with Clinton County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Lock Haven	Clinton County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with a disability	27%	34%	32%
Residents 65 or older	15%	20%	19%
Residents 85 or older	3.7%	2.8%	2.4%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	46%	31%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	16%	14%	9.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	4.0%	7.2%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$29,792	$39,782	—

Older residents in towns around Lock Haven

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Jersey Shore, PA	11 mi	567	38%
Bellefonte, PA	23 mi	957	30%
Garden View, PA	23 mi	667	51%
Williamsport, PA	23 mi	3,699	44%
Pleasant Gap, PA	24 mi	466	36%
South Williamsport, PA	24 mi	1,221	36%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Lock Haven

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Guthrie Home Health	Towanda, PA	67 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(570) 265-3510
Community Nursing Service Of Clinton Co Inc	Lock Haven, PA	0.6 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(570) 748-8511
Advantage Home Health Services Central	State College, PA	32 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(814) 235-1011
Advantage Home Health Services, LLC	Altoona, PA	66 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(814) 943-0222
Upmc Home Healthcare	Williamsport, PA	25 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(570) 320-7690
Residential Home Health Of NC Pa, LLC	Lewisburg, PA	31 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(888) 923-5842
Centre Homecare Inc	State College, PA	32 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(814) 237-7400
Interim Healthcare Of Central Pa	Muncy, PA	36 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(570) 546-2102

Straight-line miles from the center of Lock Haven. 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 Lock Haven

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 49% of the $2,483 monthly median income of Lock Haven 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 Lock Haven: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Lock Haven?

Medicare lists 11 certified agencies whose service area includes Lock Haven ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Guthrie Home Health (4 of 5), Community Nursing Service Of Clinton Co Inc (3.5 of 5), Advantage Home Health Services Central (3.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Lock Haven?

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 49% of the $2,483 monthly median income of Lock Haven 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 Lock Haven, PA