Aging Waiver Services
in Imperial

Supporting Seniors in Imperial

From Imperial, the Aging Waiver process generally starts with a call to the Allegheny County Area Agency on Aging for intake and screening. Pennsylvania's Aging Waiver was the longtime program for adults 60 and older who clinically needed nursing-facility care but preferred support at home. Most of that program was integrated into Community HealthChoices in 2018, so today services flow through a CHC managed care organization while the Aging Waiver name still appears in older state 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 limits. The AAA handles the in-home assessment and helps confirm financial information, then enrollment moves through a CHC MCO. Allegheny County offers UPMC Community HealthChoices, AmeriHealth Caritas CHC, and PA Health & Wellness. Approved services include personal assistance from a caregiver, adult day programs, home modifications like grab bars and ramps, personal emergency response devices, and respite for family caregivers. Imperial is a small western Allegheny County community near the airport corridor, and many older residents have stayed close to family in Findlay Township. Care Solutions schedules caregivers across Imperial, McDonald, and Moon Township. Call (412) 341-7780 if you want help understanding the AAA process or coordinating care after a hospital discharge. Our team works with families to compare CHC plans and get caregivers in place quickly once a service plan is approved.

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