Aging Waiver Services
in Scottdale

Supporting Seniors in Scottdale

From Scottdale, the Aging Waiver process typically starts 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 preferred to stay 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 discussions. 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. Westmoreland County offers UPMC Community HealthChoices, AmeriHealth Caritas CHC, and PA Health & Wellness. Approved services include personal assistance hours from a caregiver, adult day programs, home modifications like grab bars and ramps, personal emergency response devices, and respite for family. Scottdale is a small borough near the Westmoreland-Fayette line, and many older residents have stayed in homes near family in Everson and Mount Pleasant. Care Solutions schedules caregivers across Scottdale, Connellsville, and Ruffs Dale. Call (412) 341-7780 if you want help comparing CHC plans, working through an AAA assessment, or coordinating services once a plan is approved. Our team supports families daily across southern Westmoreland County with these next 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 Scottdale is committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality care.