Aging Waiver Services
in Ruffs Dale

Supporting Seniors in Ruffs Dale

Aging Waiver enrollment from Ruffs Dale typically begins with a call to the Westmoreland County Area Agency on Aging for intake and screening. The Aging Waiver was Pennsylvania's longtime program for adults 60 and older who clinically needed nursing-facility care but wanted support at home. Most of that program was integrated into Community HealthChoices in 2018, so services today are coordinated through a CHC managed care organization while the Aging Waiver name still appears in older state documents and family conversations. 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 document financial information. Westmoreland County CHC MCOs are 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 systems, and respite for family caregivers. Ruffs Dale is a small rural village in southern Westmoreland County near Mount Pleasant, and many older residents prefer to stay on the property they have owned for generations. Care Solutions schedules caregivers across Ruffs Dale, Mount Pleasant, and Scottdale. Call (412) 341-7780 if you want help understanding the AAA process, picking a CHC plan, or coordinating in-home hours 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 Ruffs Dale is committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality care.