In-Home Personal Care in Northern Cambria, PA

Local figures

Personal Care in Northern Cambria, PA: the local picture

4.8%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (7.2% in Cambria County)

27%

of residents 65+ have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (21% in Cambria County)

25

residents 85 or older (0.7% of all residents)

11

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

About 28 Northern Cambria residents aged 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (4.8%; 7.2% in Cambria County). The Census Bureau calls this a self-care difficulty, and it is what personal care is for.

159 have serious difficulty walking or climbing stairs (27%), so many personal care visits also mean help getting to the bathroom or shower safely.

25 of the 580 older residents are 85 or older; needs for hands-on help rise with age.

Northern Cambria compared with Cambria County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Northern Cambria	Cambria County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.8%	7.2%	6.6%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	27%	21%	20%
Residents 85 or older	0.7%	3.0%	2.4%
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	35%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	33%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	10%	11%	9.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$49,545	$43,129	—

Older residents in towns around Northern Cambria

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Ebensburg, PA	12 mi	842	0.6%
Nanty-Glo, PA	13 mi	686	6.9%
Indiana, PA	20 mi	1,306	10%
Altoona, PA	22 mi	7,715	4.8%
Punxsutawney, PA	22 mi	1,540	9.9%
Greenwood, PA	24 mi	612	3.4%

Home health agencies with aides serving Northern Cambria

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Medi Home Health Agency Inc	Pittsburgh, PA	57 mi	4.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(412) 242-8540
Visiting Nurse Association Of Indiana County	Indiana, PA	20 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	20 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(724) 465-0440
Upmc Home Healthcare Of Central Pennsylvania	Altoona, PA	22 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(814) 946-5411
Advantage Home Health Services, LLC	Altoona, PA	22 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(814) 943-0222
Conemaugh Home Health	Johnstown, PA	26 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(814) 534-7500

Straight-line miles from the center of Northern Cambria. 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 Northern Cambria

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 30% of the $4,129 monthly median income of Northern Cambria 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 Northern Cambria: common questions

How much does personal care cost in Northern Cambria?

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 30% of the $4,129 monthly median income of Northern Cambria 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.