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

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Pittsburgh, PA: the local picture

51

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

$14.14

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

47,667

residents 65 or older (16% of Pittsburgh)

33%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Allegheny County)

51 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Pittsburgh 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.

Pittsburgh has about 47,667 residents aged 65 or older, 33% of whom report a disability.

Pittsburgh compared with Allegheny County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Pittsburgh	Allegheny County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	31%	32%
Residents 65 or older	16%	20%	19%
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	2.5%	2.4%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	41%	34%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	10%	9.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	12%	8.5%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,341	$54,654	—

Older residents in towns around Pittsburgh

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Mount Oliver, PA	2.0 mi	278	37%
Millvale, PA	2.9 mi	479	36%
Etna, PA	4.1 mi	672	36%
Homestead, PA	4.1 mi	719	50%
Baldwin, PA	4.4 mi	4,759	31%
Green Tree, PA	4.4 mi	1,191	37%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Pittsburgh

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Jewish Association Of Aging	Pittsburgh, PA	3.0 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(412) 586-3249
Medi Home Health Agency Inc	Pittsburgh, PA	8.2 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(412) 242-8540
Vainshtein Nursing Corporation	Wexford, PA	13 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(412) 378-2022
Care Plus Home Health Services, Inc	Washington, PA	24 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(724) 225-2444
Community Care, Inc	New Stanton, PA	25 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(724) 830-9918
Amedisys Home Health	Butler, PA	31 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(724) 284-4663
Amedisys Home Health Of Pa	Uniontown, PA	40 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	6.6 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(412) 681-1044

Straight-line miles from the center of Pittsburgh. 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 Pittsburgh

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 32% of the $3,778 monthly median income of Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Pittsburgh?

Medicare lists 51 certified agencies whose service area includes Pittsburgh ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Jewish Association Of Aging (4.5 of 5), Medi Home Health Agency Inc (4.5 of 5), Vainshtein Nursing Corporation (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Pittsburgh?

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 32% of the $3,778 monthly median income of Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh, PA