Senior care in Allentown.
From the West End to the East Side, we recommend home care agencies near you. Free for families.
Example
Your care match
Personalized for Mom · near 18101
Harbor Home Care
Home care agency · 2.1 mi away
Offers personal care
Serves 18101
Available weekday mornings
Home care agency
Only this agency gets your request
Finding care in Allentown.
Allentown is the third-largest city in Pennsylvania and the seat of Lehigh County. We help families across Center City, Old Allentown, the East Side, the South Side and the West End.
In Pennsylvania, the Department of Health licenses home care agencies, including those that provide personal care, companionship and respite.
Tell us where in Allentown you are and what you need, and we’ll recommend options that serve your area.
Example
Care profile for Mom
Silver Lake, Los Angeles, CA 90026
Care needed
Personal care
Schedule
Weekday mornings
Starting
Within 2 weeks
Paying with
Private pay + LTC insurance
Help with
Profile complete
Today, 9:14 AM
Matched with Harbor Home Care
Home care agency · 1.8 mi away
Agency reaches out
Usually the same day
Ways to pay in Lehigh County.
Private pay
Most families pay the provider directly. You agree on hours and rates before care starts.
Long term care insurance
Many policies cover in home care or assisted living after a waiting period.
VA benefits
Veterans and surviving spouses may qualify for Aid and Attendance or VA home care programs.
Medicaid
Your state’s Medicaid program may pay for some care at home for people who qualify.
Medical Assistance in Lehigh County
Medical Assistance is Pennsylvania’s Medicaid program. For adults who need nursing home level care and meet its limits, Community HealthChoices may pay for services that help them keep living at home. To start, call the PA Independent Enrollment Broker at 877-550-4227. Lehigh County Office of Aging and Adult Services can also explain the OPTIONS program for people 60 and older: 610-782-3034.
All ways to payYour first consultation with the agency is free, and so is our help finding it. Tell us what you need in Allentown and the agency reaches out to set it up.
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These services are free, whether or not you use Hailo Care.
Lehigh Valley Active Life
A senior center on Elm Street, on the county’s list of neighborhood senior centers.
610-437-3700Lehigh County Office of Aging and Adult Services
Help with benefit applications, care listings, home-delivered meals and insurance counseling.
610-782-3034Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline
Free, confidential help for people living with dementia and their families, any time of day.
800-272-3900Do you serve all of Allentown?
Yes. We help families across Allentown and nearby communities, including Whitehall Township, Salisbury Township, South Whitehall Township and Bethlehem.
How much does home care cost in Allentown?
It depends on the type of care, the hours and where in Lehigh County you live. Agencies share their rates before care starts, and the first consultation is free.
Who do I call about senior services in Allentown?
Start with Lehigh County Office of Aging and Adult Services at 610-782-3034. In Allentown, Lehigh Valley Active Life is at 610-437-3700.
How do I apply for Medicaid home care in Allentown?
Call the PA Independent Enrollment Broker at 877-550-4227. It arranges a needs assessment and helps with the Medical Assistance application for Community HealthChoices.
What if my parent doesn’t qualify for Medicaid in Allentown?
Pennsylvania’s OPTIONS program helps people 60 and older who need help with daily tasks. It has no income limit, though there may be a co-pay. Apply through Lehigh County Office of Aging and Adult Services at 610-782-3034.
Where can I find dementia support in Allentown?
The Alzheimer’s Association runs a free helpline for families, day and night, at 800-272-3900.
Is a home care consultation free in Allentown?
Yes. Your first consultation with the home care agency in Allentown is free, and so is our help finding the agency. There is no obligation to start care.
More cities in Pennsylvania.
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Northampton and Lehigh counties
Easton
Northampton County
Reading
Berks County
Philadelphia
Philadelphia County
We help families in cities across Pennsylvania and everywhere in between.
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