Aging Waiver Services
in Elrama

Supporting Seniors in Elrama

Starting the Aging Waiver process from Elrama generally means contacting the Washington-Greene Area Agency on Aging for intake. Pennsylvania's Aging Waiver served adults 60 and older who clinically needed nursing-facility care but preferred support at home. The program was largely folded into Community HealthChoices in 2018, so most services today flow through a CHC managed care organization while the Aging Waiver name still appears in older state documents. Eligibility has three components: PA residency, age 60 or older, clinical eligibility based on a level-of-care assessment, and financial eligibility under Medicaid rules. The AAA arranges the in-home assessment and helps document financial information, then enrollment moves through a CHC MCO. Washington County uses UPMC CHC, AmeriHealth Caritas CHC, and PA Health & Wellness. Approved services include personal assistance hours from a caregiver, adult day programs, home modifications like grab bars and ramps, personal emergency response devices, and respite for family caregivers. Elrama is a small Mon Valley community along the river south of Pittsburgh, and many older residents have ties to the coal and steel history of the area. Care Solutions schedules caregivers across Elrama, Finleyville, and Jefferson Hills. If you are navigating a hospital discharge or struggling to keep up with a parent's daily care, call (412) 341-7780. We help families connect with the AAA and pick a CHC plan that fits.

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 Elrama is committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality care.