Aging Waiver Services
in East Vandergrift

Supporting Seniors in East Vandergrift

Aging Waiver enrollment from East Vandergrift usually starts with a call to the Westmoreland County Area Agency on Aging for intake. The Aging Waiver was Pennsylvania's traditional program for adults 60 and older who clinically needed nursing-facility care but preferred to stay at home with paid support. The program was largely folded into Community HealthChoices in 2018, so today services are coordinated through a CHC managed care organization while the Aging Waiver name still appears in older paperwork 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 limits. The AAA performs the in-home assessment and helps with financial documentation. CHC participants in Westmoreland County choose among UPMC Community HealthChoices, AmeriHealth Caritas CHC, and PA Health & Wellness. Approved services include personal assistance hours from a caregiver, adult day programs, home modifications, personal emergency response systems, and respite to give family caregivers relief. East Vandergrift is a tiny borough on the Kiskiminetas River, and many older residents have lifelong connections to neighbors across the bridge in Vandergrift. Care Solutions schedules caregivers across East Vandergrift, Apollo, and Leechburg. Call (412) 341-7780 if you need help working through the AAA paperwork, picking an MCO, or arranging hours once your loved one is approved for services.

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 East Vandergrift is committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality care.