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

Local figures

Home Health Aides in Punxsutawney, PA: the local picture

10

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

$14.14

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

1,540

residents 65 or older (27% of Punxsutawney)

34%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Jefferson County)

10 Medicare-certified home health agencies list Punxsutawney 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.

Punxsutawney has about 1,540 residents aged 65 or older, 34% of whom report a disability.

Punxsutawney compared with Jefferson County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Punxsutawney	Jefferson County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	29%	32%
Residents 65 or older	27%	22%	19%
Residents 85 or older	4.8%	2.8%	2.4%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	45%	32%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	16%	13%	9.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	1.6%	4.4%	12%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$33,226	$42,065	—

Older residents in towns around Punxsutawney

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Brookville, PA	16 mi	929	29%
DuBois, PA	17 mi	1,391	35%
Treasure Lake, PA	20 mi	1,697	20%
Northern Cambria, PA	22 mi	580	34%
Indiana, PA	24 mi	1,306	39%
Clarion, PA	28 mi	399	33%

Medicare-certified home health agencies serving Punxsutawney

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Punxsutawney Home Health Care	Punxsutawney, PA	0.5 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work	(814) 938-2431
Visiting Nurse Association Of Indiana County	Indiana, PA	24 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(724) 463-6340
Penn Home Health, Inc	Indiana, PA	24 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(724) 465-0440
Advantage Home Health Services, LLC	Altoona, PA	42 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(814) 943-0222
Anew Home Health Agency Inc	Clymer, PA	19 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(724) 465-9224
Clarion Forest Vna Inc	Clarion, PA	28 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(814) 297-8400
Penn Highlands Community Nurses	Saint Marys, PA	40 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(814) 781-1415
Penn Highlands Community Nurses	Clearfield, PA	28 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(814) 768-2000

Straight-line miles from the center of Punxsutawney. 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 Punxsutawney

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 44% of the $2,769 monthly median income of Punxsutawney 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 Punxsutawney: common questions

Which home health agencies serve Punxsutawney?

Medicare lists 10 certified agencies whose service area includes Punxsutawney ZIP codes. The highest-rated on Medicare’s quality stars include Punxsutawney Home Health Care (3.5 of 5), Visiting Nurse Association Of Indiana County (3.5 of 5), Penn Home Health, Inc (3.5 of 5). Compare them on Medicare Care Compare.

How much does home health aides cost in Punxsutawney?

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 44% of the $2,769 monthly median income of Punxsutawney 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 Punxsutawney, PA