Home Care in Chester County, PA
Right Aid Home Care Agency provides home care in Chester County, PA for seniors and the families who look after them. We are a fully licensed, certified, bonded and insured Pennsylvania non-medical home care agency, and our caregivers help with personal care, companionship, meals, memory care and the weeks after a hospital stay. We accept Private Pay, Keystone First, PA Health & Wellness, UPMC, ACT 150, OBRA and other Pennsylvania Medicaid waiver programs for qualifying clients.
Get in touch with Right Aid Home Care Agency to discuss your home care needs in Philadelphia and Feasterville-Trevose.
Home Care Services in Chester County, PA
Our in-home care in Chester County, PA is built around the person, their routine and the kind of help they need right now. Some families need a caregiver for a few hours a week, and others need someone there day and night. Each service below has its own page, so you can read more about the one that fits your family.
- Everyday help through our senior home care, so an older adult can stay safe, comfortable and confident in familiar surroundings.
- Care around the clock with 24-hour home care and live-in care. Caregivers work in shifts for 24-hour care, so someone is always awake, and a live-in caregiver stays in the home and rests overnight.
- Hands-on help with bathing, grooming, dressing and getting around through personal care at home, always given with respect for privacy and dignity.
- Conversation, shared meals and a steady routine from companion care for a parent who mostly needs company and a little help around the house.
- A safe, steady recovery after surgery or illness with post-hospital care, which helps reduce trips back to the hospital.
- Calm, structured days for someone living with memory loss through in-home Alzheimer's and dementia care.
- A real break for the family caregiver with respite care, whether that's one afternoon a week or a few days while you travel.
Every one of these services covers the everyday things that keep a home running. Caregivers help with meal preparation, medication reminders, bathing and grooming, light housekeeping, laundry and errands. They also help your loved one move around the house safely and get in and out of bed or a favorite chair. Our caregivers give non-medical care, so they remind your loved one when it's time for medication and let the family know if they notice a change.
Who Home Care Helps Across Chester County
Chester County is home to 104,888 residents aged 65 and over, close to one in five people in the county, and more than 10,000 of them are 85 or older. That's a lot of parents and grandparents who want to keep living in the house they know, near the people and places they love.
21,687 older residents live alone, about one in five seniors in the county, and most of them are women. A regular visit gives them someone to check in, share a meal and notice when something seems off.
About one in three residents 75 and older lives with a disability. For many of them, the stairs, the shower or the walk to the mailbox have started to feel a little less steady.
Senior care in Chester County, PA also helps people coming home after a hospital stay, people living with memory loss, and family caregivers who simply can't cover every hour on their own. Families often reach out after they notice a change, like a fall, more forgetfulness or a parent who seems worn out by the day.
Caregivers Chester County Families Can Trust
Letting someone into your parent's home takes trust, and we take that seriously. Our caregivers are carefully screened and background-checked, including child abuse clearance checks. They are trained and chosen for their compassion and integrity along with their experience, and Right Aid Home Care Agency is fully licensed, certified, bonded and insured.
You also get a say in who comes to the door. We give you the chance to choose the caregiver who's right for your loved one, matched on personality, preferences and care needs, and we do our best to keep that same caregiver with them week after week. For 24-hour care, a small team may rotate so coverage stays continuous. A family member can also become your loved one's caregiver and be compensated for that work.
7,650 Chester County residents 65 and older speak a language other than English at home, including nearly 2,000 who speak Spanish. Many older adults feel most at ease in the language they've spoken all their lives, especially during personal care. Our office staff and caregivers include people who speak Spanish, Russian, Ukrainian and Armenian, and we offer home care with Spanish-speaking caregivers for families who want it.
You can read reviews from families and caregivers any time you'd like to hear from people who have been where you are.
Paying for Home Care in Chester County: Medicaid Waivers and Private Pay
Our private-pay home care starts at $26.18 per hour. Your actual rate depends on your location, travel distance, your loved one's care needs and the specific services provided, and your total depends on how many hours of care you need. Our guide to the cost of home care walks through typical monthly costs and the different ways families pay.
Medicaid home care in Chester County, PA is a big part of what we do. We accept Keystone First, PA Health & Wellness, UPMC, ACT 150, OBRA and other Pennsylvania Medicaid waiver programs for qualifying clients. Keystone First, PA Health & Wellness and UPMC are the three plans in Community HealthChoices, Pennsylvania's Medicaid program for people who need long-term help. Adults 21 and older can be enrolled when they have both Medicare and Medicaid or receive long-term services through a Medicaid waiver, and Chester County residents can choose any of the three plans.
Your loved one's service coordinator at the plan is the person to tell that you'd like Right Aid Home Care Agency to provide care, and we coordinate directly with them from there. We can also explain how the application and eligibility process works for someone who isn't enrolled yet. Our page on Medicaid waiver home care goes through each step.
Long-term care insurance may cover part of home care, and veterans and their spouses may qualify for programs such as Aid and Attendance. Medicare typically does not cover non-medical home care.
Senior Resources in Chester County
Help for older residents starts at the Chester County Department of Aging Services, the county's area agency on aging, at 601 Westtown Road in West Chester. Assessment, care management and long-term care ombudsman services are free for every county resident 60 and older. Its programs for older adults and caregivers include the Options Program, which offers services at home on a sliding fee scale, and the PDA Waiver Program for people 60 and older who are eligible for nursing home care and meet medical and financial requirements. Its Caregiver Support Program helps family caregivers pay for goods and services that ease the strain.
The county's senior centers are open Monday through Friday in West Chester, Kennett Square, Oxford, Phoenixville, Coatesville, Downingtown and Devon. Most offer exercise programs, health screenings, hot meals, classes, trips and counseling. A morning at the center and an afternoon with a caregiver at home can give a parent who lives alone good company on most days of the week.
Elderly care in Chester County, PA often begins right after a hospital stay. The hospitals the county lists for older adults include Chester County Hospital in West Chester, Paoli Hospital, Phoenixville Hospital, Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital in Malvern, the VA Medical Center in Coatesville and Pottstown Hospital, just over the line in Montgomery County. The first few days back home from any of them can feel harder than anyone expected. Our post-hospital care helps with getting in and out of bed, meals, medication reminders and moving safely around the house while your loved one gets their strength back.
Getting Started With Home Care in Chester County
Getting started takes three easy steps. First, we have a conversation to get to know your needs and goals and see whether we're a good fit. Next, we meet with you and your loved one at home for a free in-home consultation, learn about your situation and build a care plan together. Then care begins, and our team keeps supporting your family as needs change.
Care can often begin within 24 to 48 hours, and we work quickly when a situation is urgent. Many families start with a few hours of care and add more later, so you can take it one step at a time. Let's get started whenever you're ready: you can contact us online and tell us a little about your loved one and the help you have in mind.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you provide home care in Chester County, PA?
Yes. Right Aid Home Care Agency has served Philadelphia, Montgomery County, Bucks County, Chester County and Delaware County for over 10 years. We provide non-medical in-home care across Chester County, including personal care, companion care, 24-hour and live-in care, post-hospital support, respite care and Alzheimer's and dementia care.
How quickly can home care start?
In many cases, care can begin within 24 to 48 hours. We understand that some situations are urgent, and we work quickly to put the right support in place after the free in-home consultation.
Does Medicaid pay for home care in Chester County?
It can for people who qualify. We accept Keystone First, PA Health & Wellness, UPMC, ACT 150, OBRA and other Pennsylvania Medicaid waiver programs, along with Private Pay. Keystone First, PA Health & Wellness and UPMC are Pennsylvania's three Community HealthChoices plans, which cover adults 21 and older who have both Medicare and Medicaid or receive long-term services through Medicaid.
Does Medicare pay for non-medical home care?
Medicare typically does not cover non-medical home care. Long-term care insurance may cover part of it, and eligible veterans and their spouses may qualify for programs such as Aid and Attendance. Our private-pay care starts at $26.18 per hour, with your actual rate depending on your location, travel distance, care needs and the services provided.
Can we choose our caregiver, or have a family member be the caregiver?
Yes to both. You can choose the caregiver who fits your loved one's personality, preferences and needs, and we do our best to keep the same caregiver with them. A family member can also become the caregiver and be compensated.
Do you have caregivers who speak languages other than English?
Yes. Spanish-, Russian-, Ukrainian- and Armenian-speaking office staff and caregivers are available, so your loved one can talk with their caregiver in the language they're most comfortable using.
Where can older adults in Chester County find help with aging services?
The Chester County Department of Aging Services in West Chester is the county's area agency on aging. Assessment, care management and ombudsman services are free for residents 60 and older, and it also runs the Options and PDA Waiver programs for help at home.