Senior care in Lancaster.
From Chestnut Hill to Churchtowne, we recommend home care agencies near you. Free for families.
Example
Your care match
Personalized for Mom · near 17603
Harbor Home Care
Home care agency · 2.1 mi away
Offers personal care
Serves 17603
Available weekday mornings
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Only this agency gets your request
Finding care in Lancaster.
About four square miles of Lancaster is a historic district on the National Register, with rowhouse neighborhoods close to the center. We help families across Chestnut Hill, College Park, Cabbage Hill, the West End, Churchtowne and Mussertown.
In Pennsylvania, the Department of Health licenses home care agencies, including those that provide personal care, companionship and respite.
Tell us where in Lancaster 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 Lancaster 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 Lancaster 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. Lancaster County Office of Aging can also explain the OPTIONS program for people 60 and older: 717-299-7979.
All ways to payYour first consultation with the agency is free, and so is our help finding it. Tell us what you need in Lancaster and the agency reaches out to set it up.
Get my free consultationFree help in Lancaster.
These services are free, whether or not you use Hailo Care.
Lancaster Neighborhood Senior Center
Run by the Community Action Partnership of Lancaster County, on East Farnum Street.
717-299-7301Lancaster County Office of Aging
The county’s office for older adults, with staff on call around the clock for reports of elder abuse.
717-299-7979Alzheimer’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 Lancaster?
Yes. We help families across Lancaster and nearby communities, including Lancaster Township, Manheim Township and East Lampeter Township.
How much does home care cost in Lancaster?
It depends on the type of care, the hours and where in Lancaster County you live. Agencies share their rates before care starts, and the first consultation is free.
Who do I call about senior services in Lancaster?
Start with Lancaster County Office of Aging at 717-299-7979. In Lancaster, Lancaster Neighborhood Senior Center is at 717-299-7301.
How do I apply for Medicaid home care in Lancaster?
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 Lancaster?
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 Lancaster County Office of Aging at 717-299-7979.
Where can I find dementia support in Lancaster?
The Alzheimer’s Association runs a free helpline for families, day and night, at 800-272-3900.
Is a home care consultation free in Lancaster?
Yes. Your first consultation with the home care agency in Lancaster is free, and so is our help finding the agency. There is no obligation to start care.
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York County
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