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Home care in Pennsylvania, made simple.

Home is where the best care happens. For over 30 years, CareSphere caregivers have brought Medicaid-covered senior & elderly home care, pediatric home care, IDD & ODP care support and veterans care to families in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Allentown, Reading and all 67 PA counties. You can even get paid to care for your mom or dad.

  • 30+ years caring for PA families
  • All 3 CHC Medicaid plans accepted
  • Care can start in about 48 hours
  • Hablamos español · 24/7
Community HealthChoices (CHC) — contracted with all 3 PA CHC plans:Contracted with all 3 PA CHC plans Keystone First / AmeriHealth Caritas UPMC CHC PA Health & Wellness
En español

Cuidado en casa en español en Pensilvania

Agencia de cuidado en el hogar con Medicaid · cuidadores que hablan español · cuidado de ancianos en casa · me pagan por cuidar a mi mamá. Filadelfia, Allentown, Reading, Lancaster, Hazleton y los 67 condados.

Changing home care agencies in PA

Switching home care agencies in Pennsylvania? We make it easy.

You always have the right to choose your agency. We coordinate with your plan (Keystone First, UPMC or PA Health & Wellness): same authorized hours, no gap in care. Love your caregiver? They can join CareSphere too.

30-second check

Do you qualify for Medicaid home care in PA?

Answer 3 quick questions to see your options: home care for a loved one, getting paid as their family caregiver, or switching agencies.

Who needs care?

Do they have Medicaid (Medical Assistance) or a waiver?This includes Community HealthChoices, ODP waivers and PA Medicaid plans.

What would help most?

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Pennsylvania counties served — one statewide home care agency

~48h

from your first call to care beginning at home

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CHC plans accepted — Keystone First / AmeriHealth Caritas, UPMC, PA Health & Wellness

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real humans answering — nights, weekends & en español
Home care near you

Home care in Philadelphia & across Pennsylvania

Three local offices, one trusted team — home care in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Allentown, Reading, Erie and every one of PA's 67 counties.

Philadelphia Pittsburgh Bethlehem HQ Allentown Reading Harrisburg Scranton Montgomery Delaware Co. Lancaster Erie
Greater Philadelphia

Our Germantown office serves Northeast, South & West Philadelphia, Center City, Mount Airy — plus Bensalem, Upper Darby, and Montgomery, Delaware & Bucks County.

Lehigh Valley — where it all began

Founded in the Lehigh Valley over 30 years ago, our Bethlehem HQ serves Allentown, Reading, Easton and Northampton, Lehigh & Berks County.

Western & Central PA

Our Pittsburgh office covers Allegheny County, Erie & Western PA, with statewide reach to Harrisburg, Lancaster and Scranton — all 67 counties.

Bethlehem — Headquarters 1 E Broad St, Suite 430Bethlehem, PA 18018 (610) 868-1801
Philadelphia Office 5223 Germantown Ave, #102Philadelphia, PA 19144 (610) 868-1801
Pittsburgh Office 304 Ross St, Suite 401Pittsburgh, PA 15219 (610) 868-1801
Community HealthChoices (CHC) — contracted with all 3 PA CHC plans:Contracted with all 3 PA CHC plans Keystone First / AmeriHealth Caritas UPMC CHC PA Health & Wellness
CareEphere caregiver and senior man painting together at outdoor community garden event with other participants in background
ODP waiver services

Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities (IDD) & ODP Services in Pennsylvania

Individualized, non-medical support under PA's Consolidated, P/FDS, and Community Living waivers.

Why CareSphere

Why Pennsylvania families choose CareSphere

Same-day CHC transfers

Changing home care agencies? We coordinate the switch with your plan, with no gap in care.

One dedicated coordinator

A single point of contact from day one — not a call center queue. English y español.

CareSphere Connect app

Schedules, time tracking, and messaging with your care team — all in one place.

From our care teams

Need home care for mom or dad tonight? Call at 8pm — a real person answers. Free Medicaid eligibility check, same-day callback. Hablamos español.

— Intake team · Bethlehem HQ

Switching home care agencies in PA? Same-day CHC transfer, same authorized hours, zero gap in care. We call your MCO — you don’t.

— Transfers team

Yes — you can get paid to care for a family member in PA. Weekly or daily pay, free training & up to an $800 sign-on bonus*.

— Family Caregiver team

Pediatric home care & shift care for kids with complex needs — at home and at school, built around your child’s routine.

— Pediatric team · Philadelphia

ODP waiver services for IDD & autism — Consolidated, P/FDS & Community Living. Ask your Supports Coordinator for CareSphere.

— ODP / IDD team

Veterans home care across Western PA & statewide — plus help with VA Aid & Attendance for veterans & surviving spouses.

— Veterans team · Pittsburgh
Families like yours

What Pennsylvania families say about CareSphere

Licensed & certified

A credentialed Pennsylvania home care provider

State-licensed and enrolled with Pennsylvania's care agencies and veteran programs.

PA Dept. of Human Services · Medicaid / Medical Assistance provider
Office of Long-Term Living · Community HealthChoices
PA Department of Aging · senior services partner
VA Community Care Network · veterans home care
VetAssist Program · VA Aid & Attendance support

Accepted by Pennsylvania's Medicaid & Community HealthChoices plans

Service coordinators & discharge planners: refer a client

We accept CHC and ODP referrals in all 67 PA counties, coordinate directly with your team, and answer referrals the same day. Hablamos español.

Call intake: (610) 868-1801
Home care questions — answered

Everything PA families ask us

Can I get paid to care for a family member in Pennsylvania?

Yes. If your loved one — your mom or dad, a grandparent, an adult child or another relative — has PA Medicaid or a Medicaid waiver, most family members (not spouses) can be hired as their paid caregiver through our paid family caregiver program. We check eligibility for free — call (610) 868-1801.

How much do family caregivers get paid in PA?

Pay varies by program, county, and authorized hours. CareSphere offers some of the top caregiver rates in Pennsylvania, weekly or daily pay, and new family caregivers can earn up to an $800 sign-on bonus.*

Does Medicaid cover home care in Pennsylvania?

Yes — through Community HealthChoices (CHC) and ODP waivers, PA Medicaid covers in-home personal care for eligible seniors, adults, and individuals with disabilities.

How do I find a home care agency near me?

CareSphere serves all 67 PA counties — including Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Allentown, Reading, Erie and Harrisburg — with offices in Philadelphia, Bethlehem and Pittsburgh. One call covers the whole state.

How fast can home care start?

Typically within about 48 hours of your first call, once your plan authorizes services. All paperwork is 100% digital.

What is the Community HealthChoices (CHC) waiver?

CHC is PA’s Medicaid managed care program for adults 21+ needing long-term services at home. We’re contracted with all three CHC plans: Keystone First / AmeriHealth Caritas, UPMC and PA Health & Wellness.

What does pediatric home care include?

Consistent caregivers for children with complex needs — pediatric shift care at home and at school, built entirely around your child’s routine.

What are ODP waiver services for IDD?

Home and community-based support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities or autism — personal care, in-home community support, homemaker/chore services, companionship, and caregiver respite.

Do you offer home care for veterans?

Yes — in-home care for veterans and surviving spouses, plus help exploring VA Aid & Attendance and other benefit programs.

How do I switch home care agencies in PA without losing care days?

Call us. We confirm your plan, coordinate a same-day CHC transfer with your MCO and service coordinator, and handle the paperwork. Your authorized hours stay the same and there’s no gap in care.

Which health plans do you accept for home care?

We’re contracted with all three Community HealthChoices (CHC) plans — Keystone First / AmeriHealth Caritas, UPMC and PA Health & Wellness — and serve ODP waiver participants and veterans programs. Not sure which plan you have? Call and we’ll check for you.

Can home care start after a hospital or rehab stay?

Yes. Call us before discharge — we coordinate with the discharge planner and your health plan so care can begin as soon as services are authorized.

Do you offer 24-hour or live-in home care?

Yes — around-the-clock and live-in caregiver options statewide, plus respite care for family caregivers who need a break.

Do you speak Spanish? / ¿Hablan español?

Sí. Our coordinators speak Spanish, and we match Spanish-speaking caregivers with families across Pennsylvania. Llámenos hoy al (610) 868-1801.

What's the difference between a home health aide and a caregiver?

Home health aides and caregivers both provide hands-on, non-medical help at home — bathing, dressing, meals, mobility, companionship. CareSphere’s trained caregivers and aides serve families across PA, matched to your loved one’s routine.

How do I apply for Medicaid home care (CHC waiver) in PA?

Start with one call — we walk you through the Community HealthChoices application, help gather documents, and coordinate with the Independent Enrollment Broker so your loved one gets approved as fast as possible.

Do you provide overnight or dementia care at home?

Yes — our caregivers support seniors living with Alzheimer’s and dementia, with overnight, 24-hour, and live-in options that keep loved ones safe at home, plus respite for family caregivers.

What are the Act 150 and OBRA waiver programs?

They’re additional Pennsylvania programs that fund in-home personal assistance for adults with physical disabilities — including some who don’t qualify for Medicaid. We help you find the right program and enroll.

Does Medicare pay for home care in Pennsylvania?

Medicare does not pay for ongoing non-medical home care, like help with bathing, dressing and meals. Pennsylvania Medicaid programs such as Community HealthChoices do. If your loved one has both Medicare and Medicaid, they may qualify. We check for free.

Does Medicaid home care cost anything for my family?

For people approved for Medicaid home care through Community HealthChoices or an ODP waiver, the approved in-home care hours are paid by the plan, so families usually pay nothing for those hours. We confirm your coverage for free.

What's the difference between home care and home health care?

Home care, what CareSphere provides, is non-medical help with daily life: bathing, dressing, meals, mobility and companionship. Home health care is skilled medical care, like nursing or therapy, ordered by a doctor. Many families use both.

Who qualifies for Community HealthChoices home care?

Community HealthChoices serves Pennsylvanians 21 and older who have both Medicare and Medicaid, or who have Medicaid and need the level of care a nursing home provides. We help you check eligibility and apply.

CareSphere — Pennsylvania's trusted home care agency

When families search for home care near me, they’re really searching for someone they can trust with the person they love most. For over 30 years, CareSphere’s caregivers and home health aides have provided compassionate, non-medical in-home care for seniors and elderly adults, children with complex needs, veterans, and individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities — covered by Pennsylvania Medicaid waiver programs including Community HealthChoices (CHC), ODP waivers, Act 150 and the OBRA waiver.

From our offices in Philadelphia (Germantown), Bethlehem, and Pittsburgh, we serve every neighborhood and township in the state — whether you need a caregiver in North Philadelphia or Chestnut Hill, elderly care in Allentown or Reading, home care in Pittsburgh or Erie, or want to become a paid family caregiver in Lancaster. One call, and care is on the way: (610) 868-1801.

No one should wait for care.

Tell us what your family needs — a coordinator will call you back today with real answers, not a phone tree.