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Updated August 2026

In-Home Care in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania

Punxsutawney, PA has 2 licensed in-home care agencies listed on ElderCareCosts. We don't have a city-specific cost estimate for Punxsutawney yet. Statewide, the median is $6,483/mo.

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In-Home Care, Punxsutawney median
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What senior care costs in Punxsutawney

Pennsylvania, 2025 figures

In-Home Care cost comparison (2025)
In-Home CarePunxsutawneyPennsylvaniaNational
25th percentile—$6,189/mo$6,221/mo
Median—$6,483/mo$6,769/mo
75th percentile—$7,046/mo$7,627/mo

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A dash means the underlying source can't support that figure for this area. We leave the cell empty rather than estimate around it.

Medicare generally does not cover long-term custodial care. Families usually combine private pay, long-term care insurance, VA Aid and Attendance, or a Medicaid waiver where they qualify. See paying for care and the state Medicaid guides.

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What can you afford?

Here is what different monthly budgets cover in Punxsutawney.

Under $2,500/mo

Adult day, family care, or affordable senior housing

Adult day care and help from family are the usual options at this budget. Income-restricted affordable senior housing is the other common choice. Ask each property about its income limits. The county aging agency at (814) 849-3096 can help you sort through options for free. If money is very tight, ask about Medicaid waivers.
$2,500 – $7,000/mo

Part-time home care or entry assisted living

If Medicaid may apply, ask about waiver programs.
$7,000 – $11,000/mo

Assisted living with room to spare

This budget usually covers assisted living or substantial home care in Punxsutawney.
Over $11,000/mo

Nursing care or heavy home-care schedules

Budgets this size cover skilled nursing or around-the-clock home care in Punxsutawney.
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2 in-home care agencies in Punxsutawney

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In the last 365 days: 6 newly licensed. Counts come from our ingestion diffs, not a complete state registry dump.

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Punxsutawney, in Jefferson County, has about 5,665 residents. About 1,540 of them (27%) are 65 or older. The median household income is $42,183.

Source: US Census Bureau
  • Jefferson County AAA(814) 849-3096jcaaa.org

    Area Agency on Aging serving this city.

  • Pennsylvania Long-Term Care Ombudsman Programltcombudsman.org

    State Long-Term Care Ombudsman program.

  • APPRISE (Pennsylvania SHIP)1-877-881-6388insurance.pa.gov

    State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP).

  • PA Link to Aging and Disability Resources1-800-753-8827aging.pa.gov

    Statewide help for older adults, people with disabilities and caregivers.

  • Armstrong County VA Clinicva.gov

    Primary Care Community-Based Outpatient Clinic in Kittanning.

  • Community HealthChoicesOfficial program page

    Can help pay for care if your parent qualifies.

National helplines, including the Eldercare Locator and 211, are listed on paying for care.

Veterans & surviving spouses: VA Aid & Attendance can help wartime veterans who qualify. How Aid & Attendance works →

Questions families ask

We don't have enough local data for Punxsutawney, PA yet to publish reliable FAQs. Check back as we add providers and cost data.

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In-Home Care in Punxsutawney, PA. Cost & Providers