Aging Waiver Services
in Pleasant Unity

Supporting Seniors in Pleasant Unity

Pleasant Unity families generally start the Aging Waiver process by calling the Westmoreland County Area Agency on Aging for intake. The Aging Waiver was Pennsylvania's longstanding 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 services flow through a CHC managed care organization while families and older paperwork still reference the Aging Waiver name. Eligibility has three components: PA residency, age 60 or older, clinical eligibility based on a level-of-care assessment, and financial eligibility under Medicaid limits. The AAA arranges the in-home assessment and helps document financial information. CHC participants in Westmoreland County choose among 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 for family caregivers. Pleasant Unity is a small village in southern Westmoreland County near Latrobe, and many older residents have spent their lives on the same rural roads. Care Solutions schedules caregivers across Pleasant Unity, Greensburg, and Youngwood. Call (412) 341-7780 if you need help understanding the AAA referral process, picking a CHC MCO, or arranging hours once a service plan is approved. We help families daily across rural Westmoreland County with each step from intake to active in-home 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 Pleasant Unity is committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality care.