In-Home Personal Care in Bloomsburg, PA

Local figures

Personal Care in Bloomsburg, PA: the local picture

9.1%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (6.2% in Columbia County)

14%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (17% in Columbia County)

363

residents 85 or older (2.8% of all residents)

16

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

About 143 Bloomsburg residents aged 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (9.1%; 6.2% in Columbia County). The Census Bureau calls this a self-care difficulty, and it is what personal care is for.

220 have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (14%), so many personal care visits also mean help getting to the bathroom or shower safely.

363 of the 1,675 older residents are 85 or older; needs for hands-on help rise with age.

Bloomsburg compared with Columbia County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Bloomsburg	Columbia County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.1%	6.2%	6.6%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	14%	17%	20%
Residents 85 or older	2.8%	2.9%	2.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	31%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	44%	29%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	9.5%	9.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$40,625	$42,596	—

Older residents in towns around Bloomsburg

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Danville, PA	8.6 mi	1,048	6.8%
Berwick, PA	11 mi	1,885	3.4%
Kulpmont, PA	14 mi	878	3.5%
Mount Carmel, PA	14 mi	1,229	5.9%
Shamokin, PA	16 mi	1,133	12%
Shenandoah, PA	19 mi	644	10%

Home health agencies with aides serving Bloomsburg

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Geisinger Home Health	Danville, PA	8.8 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(570) 284-3390
Maylath Valley Health Systems, Inc.	Sybertsville, PA	20 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(570) 708-2929
Lehigh Valley Home Care Hazleton	Hazleton, PA	26 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(570) 501-4949
Traditional Home Health Care	Dunmore, PA	53 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(570) 207-9286
Vna Health System	Shamokin, PA	16 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(570) 648-8989
Residential Home Health Of NC Pa, LLC	Lewisburg, PA	24 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(888) 923-5842

Straight-line miles from the center of Bloomsburg. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a personal care aide can help with

Bathing or showering, with a shower chair if needed
Dressing and undressing
Toileting and incontinence care
Grooming: hair, shaving and oral care

Cost

What personal care costs in Bloomsburg

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 36% of the $3,385 monthly median income of Bloomsburg 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 personal care aide

The Census Bureau asks whether a person has difficulty dressing or bathing, which it calls a self-care difficulty; it is the clearest sign that someone needs personal care. Medicare does not pay for personal care when it is the only care needed (Medicare.gov), but many state Medicaid programs do for people who qualify.

Questions worth asking: How do you protect a client’s dignity during bathing and toileting? Are you trained in safe transfers? Can you keep the same morning or evening hours each day? More in our personal care guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Personal Care in Bloomsburg: common questions

How much does personal care cost in Bloomsburg?

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 36% of the $3,385 monthly median income of Bloomsburg 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 personal care and companion care?

Companion care is company and help around the house. Personal care is hands-on help with the body: bathing, dressing, toileting and grooming. Many caregivers offer both; say in your posting which you need.

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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.