Aging Waiver Services
in New Kensington

Supporting Seniors in New Kensington

Aging Waiver enrollment from New Kensington generally starts with a call to the Westmoreland County Area Agency on Aging for intake. The Aging Waiver was Pennsylvania's longtime program for 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 today most participants receive services through a CHC managed care organization while families and older notices still use the Aging Waiver name. 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 confirm financial information. Westmoreland County CHC MCOs are UPMC Community HealthChoices, AmeriHealth Caritas CHC, and PA Health & Wellness. Approved services include personal assistance from a caregiver, adult day programs, home modifications, personal emergency response systems, and respite to give family caregivers relief. New Kensington sits along the Allegheny River across from Allegheny County, and many older residents have ties to the aluminum and glass industries that shaped the city. Care Solutions schedules caregivers across New Kensington, Arnold, and Lower Burrell. Call (412) 341-7780 if you need help understanding the AAA referral, picking a CHC plan, or arranging caregivers once a service plan is approved. We support families daily through these steps.

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 New Kensington is committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality care.