Aging Waiver Services
in North Apollo

Supporting Seniors in North Apollo

From North Apollo, the Aging Waiver process typically starts with a call to the Armstrong County Area Agency on Aging for intake and screening. Pennsylvania's Aging Waiver was the traditional program for adults 60 and older who clinically needed nursing-facility care but wanted to remain at home with paid support. Most of that program was rolled into Community HealthChoices in 2018, so today services are delivered through a CHC managed care organization while the Aging Waiver name still appears in older state documents and family conversations. Eligibility requires PA residency, age 60 or older, a clinical level-of-care determination, and financial qualification under Medicaid rules. The AAA arranges the in-home assessment and helps document financial information, then enrollment moves through a CHC MCO. Armstrong County uses 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 devices, and respite for family caregivers. North Apollo is a small borough along the Kiskiminetas River, and many older residents have lifelong ties to neighbors across the river in Apollo. Care Solutions schedules caregivers across North Apollo, Vandergrift, and Leechburg. Call (412) 341-7780 if you want help working through the AAA paperwork, comparing CHC plans, or starting services once your loved one is approved. Our team supports families across Armstrong and Westmoreland counties through each step of the process.

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 North Apollo is committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality care.