Home Health Aides in Northwest Harborcreek, PA

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Northwest Harborcreek, PA: the local picture

12

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

$14.14

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

2,354

residents 65 or older (27% of Northwest Harborcreek)

31%

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

12 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Northwest Harborcreek ZIP codes in their service area; the highest-rated are below, and 8 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.

Northwest Harborcreek has about 2,354 residents aged 65 or older, 31% of whom report a disability.

Northwest Harborcreek compared with Erie County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Northwest Harborcreek	Erie County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	33%	32%
Residents 65 or older	27%	20%	19%
Residents 85 or older	3.5%	2.2%	2.4%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	33%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.9%	10%	9.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	4.4%	6.9%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$58,017	$47,768	—

Older residents in towns around Northwest Harborcreek

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Wesleyville, PA	1.2 mi	498	58%
Lawrence Park, PA	1.5 mi	585	23%
Erie, PA	4.6 mi	15,350	38%
North East, PA	9.4 mi	782	34%
Fairview, PA	16 mi	749	34%
Union City, PA	19 mi	668	36%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Northwest Harborcreek

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Vna Alliance	Meadville, PA	36 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(814) 333-7000
Upmc Home Healthcare	Erie, PA	4.8 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(814) 877-6120
Interim Healthcare Of Erie	Erie, PA	8.5 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(814) 836-8836
Interim Health Care Of Akron/Canton, Inc	Fairlawn, OH	109 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(330) 836-5571
Bayada Home Health Care, Inc.	Erie, PA	8.5 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(814) 240-0540
Community Nursing Services Of North East	North East, PA	9.0 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(814) 725-4300
Visiting Nurse Association Of Erie County	Erie, PA	9.4 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(814) 454-2831
Allegheny Health Network Healthcare At Home Home H	Warrendale, PA	103 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(888) 599-7328

Straight-line miles from the center of Northwest Harborcreek. 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 Northwest Harborcreek

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 25% of the $4,835 monthly median income of Northwest Harborcreek 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 Northwest Harborcreek: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Northwest Harborcreek?

Medicare lists 12 certified agencies whose service area includes Northwest Harborcreek ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Vna Alliance (4.5 of 5), Upmc Home Healthcare (3.5 of 5), Interim Healthcare Of Erie (3.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Northwest Harborcreek?

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 25% of the $4,835 monthly median income of Northwest Harborcreek 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.