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

Local figures

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

10

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

$14.14

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

1,059

residents 65 or older (21% of New Freedom)

22%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in York County)

10 Medicare-certified home health agencies list New Freedom 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 Freedom has about 1,059 residents aged 65 or older, 22% of whom report a disability.

New Freedom compared with York County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	New Freedom	York County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with a disability	22%	32%	32%
Residents 65 or older	21%	19%	19%
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	2.3%	2.4%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	15%	28%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.3%	8.7%	9.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	4.9%	8.3%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$99,722	$55,711	—

Older residents in towns around New Freedom

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Shrewsbury, PA	2.6 mi	1,020	41%
Manchester, MD	12 mi	999	25%
Dallastown, PA	12 mi	387	46%
Hampstead, MD	12 mi	987	31%
Red Lion, PA	12 mi	972	41%
Spry, PA	12 mi	1,004	24%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving New Freedom

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Wellspan Vna Home Care	York, PA	16 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(717) 812-4433
Centerwell Home Health	Lancaster, PA	31 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(717) 291-5943
Amedisys Home Health	Lancaster, PA	30 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(717) 291-8396
Accentcare Home Health Of Central Pennsylvania	Elizabethtown, PA	29 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(717) 367-2571
Memorial White Rose Home Health	York, PA	16 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy	(717) 900-6871
Enhabit Home Health	York, PA	19 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(717) 767-8772
Bayada Home Health Care, Inc.	Harrisburg, PA	38 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(717) 561-8800
Spiritrust Lutheran Home Care & Hospice	Chambersburg, PA	53 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(717) 264-8178

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

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 15% of the $8,310 monthly median income of New Freedom 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 Freedom: common questions

Which home health agencies serve New Freedom?

Medicare lists 10 certified agencies whose service area includes New Freedom ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Wellspan Vna Home Care (5 of 5), Centerwell Home Health (5 of 5), Amedisys Home Health (4 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in New Freedom?

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 15% of the $8,310 monthly median income of New Freedom 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 Freedom, PA