Aging Waiver Services
in Tarentum

Supporting Seniors in Tarentum

Tarentum families generally begin the Aging Waiver process by calling the Allegheny County Area Agency on Aging for intake. Pennsylvania's Aging Waiver was the longstanding 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 today services are coordinated through a CHC managed care organization while the Aging Waiver name still appears in older paperwork and family conversations. Eligibility has three components: PA residency, age 60 or older, clinical eligibility based on a level-of-care assessment, and financial eligibility under Medicaid rules. The AAA arranges the in-home assessment and helps document financial information. In Allegheny County the 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 to give family caregivers a break. Tarentum sits along the Allegheny River northeast of Pittsburgh, and many older residents have lived in the same homes since the river towns were anchored by glass and steel. Care Solutions schedules caregivers across Tarentum, Brackenridge, and Natrona Heights. Call (412) 341-7780 if you need help understanding the AAA referral, comparing CHC plans, or arranging caregiver hours once a service plan is approved. Our team supports families along the Allegheny Valley 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 Tarentum is committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality care.