Aging Waiver Services
in Wendel

Supporting Seniors in Wendel

From Wendel, the Aging Waiver path generally starts with a call to the Fayette County Area Agency on Aging to request an intake screening. Pennsylvania's Aging Waiver was the longstanding program for adults 60 and older who clinically needed nursing-facility care but preferred to remain at home with paid support. The program was largely folded into Community HealthChoices in 2018, so today services flow through a CHC managed care organization while the Aging Waiver name still appears in older state documents and family conversations. Eligibility requires PA residency, age 60 or older, a clinical level-of-care determination, and financial qualification under Medicaid rules. The AAA handles the in-home assessment and helps confirm financial eligibility, then enrollment moves through a CHC MCO. Fayette 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 caregivers. Wendel is a small unincorporated village in northern Fayette County, and many older residents have ties to neighbors along the Westmoreland and Fayette borderland. Care Solutions schedules caregivers across Wendel, Brownsville, and Uniontown. Call (412) 341-7780 if you want help working through the AAA referral, comparing CHC plans, or arranging caregiver hours once your loved one is approved for the program.

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 Wendel is committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality care.