Home Health Aides in New Castle, PA: Hire In-Home Help

Local figures

Home Health Aides in New Castle, PA: the local picture

22

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

$14.14

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

4,073

residents 65 or older (19% of New Castle)

38%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Lawrence County)

22 Medicare-certified home health agencies list New Castle 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.

New Castle has about 4,073 residents aged 65 or older, 38% of whom report a disability.

New Castle compared with Lawrence County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	New Castle	Lawrence County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	33%	32%
Residents 65 or older	19%	23%	19%
Residents 85 or older	2.7%	2.9%	2.4%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	43%	31%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	19%	8.1%	9.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	3.6%	3.6%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$32,354	$45,230	—

Older residents in towns around New Castle

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Ellwood City, PA	9.8 mi	1,678	31%
Struthers, OH	13 mi	1,991	23%
Campbell, OH	14 mi	1,408	33%
East Palestine, OH	15 mi	1,128	43%
Slippery Rock, PA	16 mi	275	16%
Hubbard, OH	16 mi	1,788	21%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving New Castle

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health	Butler, PA	23 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(724) 284-4663
Medi Home Health Agency Inc	Pittsburgh, PA	46 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(412) 242-8540
Amedisys Home Health Of Pa	Uniontown, PA	83 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(724) 438-6660
Anova Home Healthcare Services Inc	Carnegie, PA	43 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(412) 681-1044
Family Home Health LP	Monroeville, PA	50 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(412) 856-4000
At Home Nursing And Therapy Services LLC	Zelienople, PA	20 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(724) 452-5700
Visiting Nurses Association Western Pa	Butler, PA	23 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(724) 282-6806
Concordia Visiting Nurses	Cabot, PA	34 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(724) 352-6200

Straight-line miles from the center of New Castle. 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 New Castle

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 45% of the $2,696 monthly median income of New Castle 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 New Castle: common questions

Which home health agencies serve New Castle?

Medicare lists 22 certified agencies whose service area includes New Castle ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Amedisys Home Health (4.5 of 5), Medi Home Health Agency Inc (4.5 of 5), Amedisys Home Health Of Pa (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in New Castle?

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 45% of the $2,696 monthly median income of New Castle 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 New Castle, PA