Aging Waiver Services
in Smock

Supporting Seniors in Smock

From Smock, the Aging Waiver process typically starts with a call to the Fayette County Area Agency on Aging to request an intake. Pennsylvania's Aging Waiver was the longtime program for adults 60 and older who clinically needed nursing-facility care but preferred 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. 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 handles the in-home assessment and helps confirm financial eligibility. Fayette 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 like ramps and bathroom upgrades, personal emergency response devices, and respite for family caregivers. Smock is a small unincorporated village in central Fayette County near Uniontown, and many older residents have ties to the region's mining heritage. Care Solutions schedules caregivers across Smock, Uniontown, and Brownsville. Call (412) 341-7780 if you want help working through the AAA referral, picking a CHC plan, or arranging hours once your loved one 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 Smock is committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality care.