Aging Waiver Services
in Bairdford

Supporting Seniors in Bairdford

Families in Bairdford typically begin the Aging Waiver process by calling the Allegheny County Area Agency on Aging for intake. Pennsylvania's Aging Waiver was designed for adults 60 and older who clinically needed nursing-facility care but wanted support at home. The program was largely folded into Community HealthChoices in 2018, so today most enrollees receive services through a CHC managed care organization while the older Aging Waiver name still appears in documents and family discussions. To qualify, your loved one must be a PA resident, age 60 or older, clinically eligible after a level-of-care assessment, and financially eligible under Medicaid guidelines. The AAA arranges the in-home assessment and helps confirm financial eligibility. In Allegheny County, CHC participants choose among UPMC Community HealthChoices, AmeriHealth Caritas CHC, and PA Health & Wellness. Approved services include personal assistance from a caregiver, adult day programs, home modifications such as ramps and bathroom safety upgrades, personal emergency response systems, and respite for family. Bairdford is a small community in northern Allegheny County near Gibsonia and Tarentum, and many older residents prefer to stay in the homes they raised families in. Care Solutions schedules caregivers throughout the northern suburbs and rural pockets near Route 910. Call (412) 341-7780 if you want help understanding which MCO works best for your situation or how to move forward after an AAA assessment.

The Pennsylvania Aging Waiver program provides essential services that allow seniors to remain in their homes and communities rather than moving to a nursing facility. Our dedicated team in Bairdford is committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality care.