Home Health Aides in Pleasant Hills, PA
Trained help with personal care, mobility and daily routines at home, hired privately or through a Medicare-certified agency. Post what you need in Pleasant Hills for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.
Home Health Aides in Pleasant Hills, PA: the local picture
29 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Pleasant Hills 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.
Pleasant Hills has about 1,808 residents aged 65 or older, 24% of whom report a disability.
Pleasant Hills compared with Allegheny County and Pennsylvania
| Census figure | Pleasant Hills | Allegheny County | Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 24% | 31% | 32% |
| Residents 65 or older | 22% | 20% | 19% |
| Residents 85 or older | 3.1% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 34% | 34% | 30% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 4.6% | 10% | 9.9% |
| Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home | 6.2% | 8.5% | 12% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $67,471 | $54,654 | — |
Older residents in towns around Pleasant Hills
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Hills, PA | 2.4 mi | 2,746 | 30% |
| Whitehall, PA | 2.6 mi | 3,771 | 36% |
| Brentwood, PA | 3.1 mi | 1,677 | 29% |
| West Mifflin, PA | 3.4 mi | 3,819 | 34% |
| Baldwin, PA | 3.6 mi | 4,759 | 31% |
| Glassport, PA | 3.9 mi | 780 | 42% |
Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Pleasant Hills
| Agency | Office | Distance | CMS quality stars | Services listed | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish Association Of Aging | Pittsburgh, PA | 7.3 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 | 12 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (412) 242-8540 |
| Care Plus Home Health Services, Inc | Washington, PA | 19 mi | 4.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides | (724) 225-2444 |
| Amedisys Home Health Of Pa | Uniontown, PA | 33 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 | 8.6 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 | 12 mi | 4 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (412) 856-4000 |
| Advantage Home Health Services, LLC | Pittsburgh, PA | 1.3 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (412) 440-0142 |
| Gallagher Home Health Services | Bridgeville, PA | 8.3 mi | 3.5 of 5 | nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides | (412) 279-7800 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Pleasant Hills. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
What a home health aide can help with
- Bathing, grooming, dressing and toileting
- Transfers, walking and positioning
- Meals and help with eating
- Medication reminders
What home health aides costs in Pleasant Hills
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 22% of the $5,623 monthly median income of Pleasant Hills 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.
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.
Home Health Aides in Pleasant Hills: common questions
Which home health agencies serve Pleasant Hills?
Medicare lists 29 certified agencies whose service area includes Pleasant Hills 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), Care Plus Home Health Services, Inc (4.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.
How much does home health aides cost in Pleasant Hills?
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 22% of the $5,623 monthly median income of Pleasant Hills 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.
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