Personal Care in Masontown, PA: Help With Bathing & Dressing

Local figures

Personal Care in Masontown, PA: the local picture

16%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (7.5% in Fayette County)

25%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (24% in Fayette County)

73

residents 85 or older (2.3% of all residents)

10

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

About 80 Masontown residents aged 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (16%; 7.5% in Fayette County). The Census Bureau calls this a self-care difficulty, and it is what personal care is for.

122 have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (25%), so many personal care visits also mean help getting to the bathroom or shower safely.

73 of the 528 older residents are 85 or older; needs for hands-on help rise with age.

Masontown compared with Fayette County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Masontown	Fayette County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	16%	7.5%	6.6%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	25%	24%	20%
Residents 85 or older	2.3%	2.7%	2.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	39%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	46%	32%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	20%	14%	9.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$34,702	$42,645	—

Older residents in towns around Masontown

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Leith-Hatfield, PA	9.6 mi	775	12%
Uniontown, PA	10 mi	2,013	3.5%
Centerville, PA	13 mi	709	11%
Cheat Lake, WV	13 mi	1,887	2.1%
Morgantown, WV	15 mi	3,085	3.4%
California, PA	15 mi	719	24%

Home health agencies with aides serving Masontown

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Amedisys Home Health Of Pa	Uniontown, PA	10 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(724) 438-6660
Care Plus Home Health Services, Inc	Washington, PA	29 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, home health aides	(724) 225-2444
Anova Home Healthcare Services Inc	Carnegie, PA	40 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(412) 681-1044
Ospta At Home	Belle Vernon, PA	22 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(724) 483-4859
Allegheny Health Network Healthcare At Home Home Health	Canonsburg, PA	32 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(724) 222-9906
Concordia Visiting Nurses	Cabot, PA	66 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(724) 352-6200

Straight-line miles from the center of Masontown. 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 Masontown

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 42% of the $2,892 monthly median income of Masontown 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 Masontown: common questions

How much does personal care cost in Masontown?

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 42% of the $2,892 monthly median income of Masontown 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.

In-Home Personal Care in Masontown, PA