Senior care in Harrisburg.
From Uptown to Shipoke, we recommend home care agencies near you. Free for families.
Example
Your care match
Personalized for Mom · near 17101
Harbor Home Care
Home care agency · 2.1 mi away
Offers personal care
Serves 17101
Available weekday mornings
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Finding care in Harrisburg.
Harrisburg has been Pennsylvania’s capital since state government moved here from Lancaster in 1812. We help families across Midtown, Uptown, Allison Hill, Shipoke and downtown.
In Pennsylvania, the Department of Health licenses home care agencies, including those that provide personal care, companionship and respite.
Tell us where in Harrisburg 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 Dauphin 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 Dauphin 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. Dauphin County Area Agency on Aging can also explain the OPTIONS program for people 60 and older: 717-780-6130.
All ways to payYour first consultation with the agency is free, and so is our help finding it. Tell us what you need in Harrisburg and the agency reaches out to set it up.
Get my free consultationFree help in Harrisburg.
These services are free, whether or not you use Hailo Care.
Heinz-Menaker Senior Center
On North 4th Street, on the county aging agency’s list. The B’Nai B’Rith Senior Center is at 717-232-6757.
717-238-7860Dauphin County Area Agency on Aging
Home-delivered meals, Medicare counseling, protective services and an ombudsman for older adults.
717-780-6130Alzheimer’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 Harrisburg?
Yes. We help families across Harrisburg and nearby communities, including Susquehanna Township, Swatara Township, Penbrook and Paxtang.
How much does home care cost in Harrisburg?
It depends on the type of care, the hours and where in Dauphin County you live. Agencies share their rates before care starts, and the first consultation is free.
Who do I call about senior services in Harrisburg?
Start with Dauphin County Area Agency on Aging at 717-780-6130. In Harrisburg, Heinz-Menaker Senior Center is at 717-238-7860.
How do I apply for Medicaid home care in Harrisburg?
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 Harrisburg?
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 Dauphin County Area Agency on Aging at 717-780-6130.
Where can I find dementia support in Harrisburg?
The Alzheimer’s Association runs a free helpline for families, day and night, at 800-272-3900.
Is a home care consultation free in Harrisburg?
Yes. Your first consultation with the home care agency in Harrisburg is free, and so is our help finding the agency. There is no obligation to start care.
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