Senior care in Reading.
Across Reading, we recommend home care agencies near you. Free for families.
Example
Your care match
Personalized for Mom · near 19601
Harbor Home Care
Home care agency · 2.1 mi away
Offers personal care
Serves 19601
Available weekday mornings
Home care agency
Only this agency gets your request
Finding care in Reading.
Reading is the seat of Berks County and the fourth-largest city in Pennsylvania. We help families across Reading and in nearby West Reading, Wyomissing and Muhlenberg Township.
In Pennsylvania, the Department of Health licenses home care agencies, including those that provide personal care, companionship and respite.
Tell us where in Reading 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 Berks 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 Berks 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. Berks County Area Agency on Aging can also explain the OPTIONS program for people 60 and older: 610-478-6500.
All ways to payYour first consultation with the agency is free, and so is our help finding it. Tell us what you need in Reading and the agency reaches out to set it up.
Get my free consultationFree help in Reading.
These services are free, whether or not you use Hailo Care.
Berks Encore, Reading
A senior center run by the nonprofit Berks Encore, on North 9th Street.
610-374-3195Berks County Area Agency on Aging
Information and assistance for people 60 and older, legal help, adult day care and caregiver programs.
610-478-6500Alzheimer’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 Reading?
Yes. We help families across Reading and nearby communities, including West Reading, Wyomissing, Muhlenberg Township and Mount Penn.
How much does home care cost in Reading?
It depends on the type of care, the hours and where in Berks County you live. Agencies share their rates before care starts, and the first consultation is free.
Who do I call about senior services in Reading?
Start with Berks County Area Agency on Aging at 610-478-6500. In Reading, Berks Encore, Reading is at 610-374-3195.
How do I apply for Medicaid home care in Reading?
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 Reading?
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 Berks County Area Agency on Aging at 610-478-6500.
Where can I find dementia support in Reading?
The Alzheimer’s Association runs a free helpline for families, day and night, at 800-272-3900.
Is a home care consultation free in Reading?
Yes. Your first consultation with the home care agency in Reading is free, and so is our help finding the agency. There is no obligation to start care.
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