Senior care in Chester.
Across Chester, we recommend home care agencies near you. Free for families.
Example
Your care match
Personalized for Mom · near 19013
Harbor Home Care
Home care agency · 2.1 mi away
Offers personal care
Serves 19013
Available weekday mornings
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Only this agency gets your request
Finding care in Chester.
Chester was settled in 1644 as Upland and renamed by William Penn in 1682. We help families across Chester and in nearby Upland, Chester Township and Eddystone.
In Pennsylvania, the Department of Health licenses home care agencies, including those that provide personal care, companionship and respite.
Tell us where in Chester 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 Delaware 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 Delaware 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. Delaware County Office of Services for the Aging can also explain the OPTIONS program for people 60 and older: 610-490-1300.
All ways to payYour first consultation with the agency is free, and so is our help finding it. Tell us what you need in Chester and the agency reaches out to set it up.
Get my free consultationFree help in Chester.
These services are free, whether or not you use Hailo Care.
Chester Senior Center
On Hayes Street, on the county aging office’s list of senior centers.
610-497-3550Delaware County Office of Services for the Aging
Known as COSA: programs for people 60 and older and protective services.
610-490-1300Alzheimer’s Association Southeastern Pennsylvania Chapter
The chapter’s office in Philadelphia. The 24/7 Helpline is 800-272-3900.
215-561-2919Do you serve all of Chester?
Yes. We help families across Chester and nearby communities, including Upland, Chester Township, Eddystone and Trainer.
How much does home care cost in Chester?
It depends on the type of care, the hours and where in Delaware County you live. Agencies share their rates before care starts, and the first consultation is free.
Who do I call about senior services in Chester?
Start with Delaware County Office of Services for the Aging at 610-490-1300. In Chester, Chester Senior Center is at 610-497-3550.
How do I apply for Medicaid home care in Chester?
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 Chester?
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 Delaware County Office of Services for the Aging at 610-490-1300.
Where can I find dementia support in Chester?
Alzheimer’s Association Southeastern Pennsylvania Chapter is at 215-561-2919. The Alzheimer’s Association helpline answers day and night at 800-272-3900.
Is a home care consultation free in Chester?
Yes. Your first consultation with the home care agency in Chester is free, and so is our help finding the agency. There is no obligation to start care.
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