In-Home Personal Care in Fort Washington, PA

Local figures

Personal Care in Fort Washington, PA: the local picture

7.3%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (6.0% in Montgomery County)

14%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (16% in Montgomery County)

174

residents 85 or older (2.8% of all residents)

20

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

About 105 Fort Washington residents aged 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (7.3%; 6.0% in Montgomery County). The Census Bureau calls this a self-care difficulty, and it is what personal care is for.

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

174 of the 1,495 older residents are 85 or older; needs for hands-on help rise with age.

Fort Washington compared with Montgomery County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Fort Washington	Montgomery County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.3%	6.0%	6.6%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	14%	16%	20%
Residents 85 or older	2.8%	2.5%	2.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	21%	27%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	15%	28%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.6%	7.4%	9.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$90,565	$76,036	—

Older residents in towns around Fort Washington

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Ambler, PA	1.9 mi	1,153	7.2%
Oreland, PA	1.9 mi	977	6.7%
Flourtown, PA	2.6 mi	984	6.4%
Maple Glen, PA	2.7 mi	1,230	1.1%
Spring House, PA	2.9 mi	1,524	1.6%
Roslyn, PA	3.0 mi	1,616	3.1%

Home health agencies with aides serving Fort Washington

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Revolutionary Home Health Inc.	Oreland, PA	1.9 mi	5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(215) 600-3360
Keystonecare Home Health, LLC	Wyndmoor, PA	2.9 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(215) 836-2440
Jefferson Health At Home By Bayada	Horsham, PA	3.7 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(215) 481-5800
Deer Meadows Home Health And Support Services, LLC	Philadelphia, PA	9.5 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(215) 624-6038
Main Line Health Home Care & Hospice - Home Health	Radnor, PA	12 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(888) 533-3999
Mercy Home Health	Newtown, PA	15 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(267) 569-0760

Straight-line miles from the center of Fort Washington. 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 Fort Washington

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 16% of the $7,547 monthly median income of Fort Washington 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 Fort Washington: common questions

How much does personal care cost in Fort Washington?

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 16% of the $7,547 monthly median income of Fort Washington 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.