Aging Waiver Services
in Vandergrift

Supporting Seniors in Vandergrift

Aging Waiver enrollment from Vandergrift typically starts with a call to the Westmoreland County Area Agency on Aging for intake and screening. The Aging Waiver was Pennsylvania's traditional 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 services today flow through a CHC managed care organization while families and older state documents still reference the Aging Waiver name. 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 confirm financial information, then enrollment moves through a CHC MCO. Westmoreland 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, personal emergency response systems, and respite for family caregivers. Vandergrift is a planned river town along the Kiskiminetas, and many older residents have multi-generation ties to the same blocks. Care Solutions schedules caregivers across Vandergrift, Apollo, and Leechburg. Call (412) 341-7780 if you want help understanding the AAA process, picking a CHC plan, or coordinating in-home hours once your loved one is approved. Our team supports families along the Kiski Valley through each step of the enrollment 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 Vandergrift is committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality care.