Senior care in Wilkes-Barre.
Across Wilkes-Barre, we recommend home care agencies near you. Free for families.
Example
Your care match
Personalized for Mom · near 18701
Harbor Home Care
Home care agency · 2.1 mi away
Offers personal care
Serves 18701
Available weekday mornings
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Finding care in Wilkes-Barre.
Wilkes-Barre is the seat of Luzerne County, on the Susquehanna River. We help families across Parsons, Miners Mills, the Heights and South Wilkes-Barre.
In Pennsylvania, the Department of Health licenses home care agencies, including those that provide personal care, companionship and respite.
Tell us where in Wilkes-Barre 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 Luzerne 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 Luzerne 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. Area Agency on Aging for Luzerne and Wyoming Counties can also explain the OPTIONS program for people 60 and older: 570-822-1158.
All ways to payYour first consultation with the agency is free, and so is our help finding it. Tell us what you need in Wilkes-Barre and the agency reaches out to set it up.
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These services are free, whether or not you use Hailo Care.
Area Agency on Aging for Luzerne and Wyoming Counties
Senior centers, meals, needs assessments and protective services for older adults.
570-822-1158Alzheimer’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 Wilkes-Barre?
Yes. We help families across Wilkes-Barre and nearby communities, including Kingston, Plains Township and Hanover Township.
How much does home care cost in Wilkes-Barre?
It depends on the type of care, the hours and where in Luzerne County you live. Agencies share their rates before care starts, and the first consultation is free.
Who do I call about senior services in Wilkes-Barre?
Start with Area Agency on Aging for Luzerne and Wyoming Counties at 570-822-1158. In Wilkes-Barre, Charles T. Adams Active Adult Center is at 570-825-3484.
How do I apply for Medicaid home care in Wilkes-Barre?
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 Wilkes-Barre?
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 Area Agency on Aging for Luzerne and Wyoming Counties at 570-822-1158.
Where can I find dementia support in Wilkes-Barre?
The Alzheimer’s Association runs a free helpline for families, day and night, at 800-272-3900.
Is a home care consultation free in Wilkes-Barre?
Yes. Your first consultation with the home care agency in Wilkes-Barre is free, and so is our help finding the agency. There is no obligation to start care.
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