Home care in Pennsylvania, made simple.
Medicaid-covered senior care, pediatric home care, ODP & IDD services and veterans care in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Allentown and all 67 PA counties. Get paid to care for a loved one through Pennsylvania’s paid family caregiver program.
- 30+ years caring for PA families
- All 3 CHC Medicaid plans accepted
- Hablamos español · 24/7
Let's take care of your family — together
Care for the people you love
Every family is different. Choose the support that fits yours — we’ll take care of the rest.
Senior & Elderly Home Care
Bathing, meals, dementia & 24-hour care — covered by Medicaid.
→Pediatric Home Care
Shift care & school support for children with complex needs.
→ODP Waiver Services / IDD
IDD & autism support — Community Living, P/FDS & Consolidated.
→Veterans Home Care
Care for veterans & spouses, with VA Aid & Attendance guidance.
→Paid Family Caregiver Program
Get paid to take care of a family member — weekly or daily pay.
→Pediatric home care in Pennsylvania
Pediatric nursing (LPN), home health aides and school support for children with complex medical needs, in Philadelphia, the Lehigh Valley and Pittsburgh. Parents can train as their own child’s home health aide.
Get paid to take care of a family member in PA
Through Pennsylvania Medicaid and Community HealthChoices (CHC), eligible family members can become paid caregivers for a parent, child, or loved one at home.
- Weekly pay — or daily pay, right after your shift
- Free caregiver training, fully covered by CareSphere
- Fast, 100% digital onboarding — no office visits needed
- Most family members qualify — we confirm eligibility for free
*Bonus terms and eligibility requirements apply. Contact CareSphere for details.
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Top rates for family caregivers
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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.
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.
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?
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.
Our Germantown office serves Northeast, South & West Philadelphia, Center City and Mount Airy, plus Bensalem, Upper Darby and Montgomery, Delaware & Bucks County.
Where CareSphere began. Our Bethlehem HQ serves Allentown, Reading, Easton and Northampton, Lehigh & Berks County.
Our Pittsburgh office covers Allegheny County, Erie and Western PA, with statewide reach to Harrisburg, Lancaster and Scranton.
ODP Waiver Services for IDD & Autism in Pennsylvania
CareSphere is a qualified ODP provider for people with intellectual disabilities and autism. We build independence at home and in the community through the Consolidated, Community Living and P/FDS waivers, from our Bethlehem and Pittsburgh offices to all 67 counties.
A credentialed Pennsylvania home care provider
State-licensed and enrolled with Pennsylvania’s care agencies and veteran programs.
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.
What Pennsylvania families say about CareSphere
“I wanted to care for my mom at home while making sure she had the support she needed. CareSphere helped us learn about the paid family caregiver program and understand the next steps. It means a lot to be there for someone you love.”
“CareSphere helped us understand the Medicaid home care services available for my dad. We wanted him to remain comfortable at home, surrounded by family. Having guidance throughout the process was a big help.”
“CareSphere helped our family understand our options for Medicaid home care in Philadelphia. As a mom, I want my child to get the care he needs at home, and having someone help us understand the process made a big difference.”
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 HQSwitching home care agencies in PA? Same-day CHC transfer, same authorized hours, zero gap in care. We call your MCO — you don’t.
— Transfers teamYes — 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 teamEverything 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.
Do you offer dementia and Alzheimer's care at home?
Yes. Our home health aides help people living with dementia or Alzheimer’s stay safely at home: bathing, dressing, meals, medication reminders, a calm daily routine and companionship. It’s covered by Pennsylvania Medicaid (Community HealthChoices) for those who qualify.
Do you offer 24-hour or live-in home care in PA?
Yes. When your Medicaid plan approves round-the-clock hours, we set up 24-hour care with day, overnight and weekend caregivers, or live-in care where it fits the home. Your plan’s service coordinator approves the hours, and we build the caregiver schedule around them.
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 and autism?
ODP (Office of Developmental Programs) waivers, the Consolidated, Community Living and Person/Family Directed Support (P/FDS) waivers, pay for support at home and in the community for people with intellectual disabilities or autism. CareSphere provides In-Home and Community Support, Companion, Respite and Homemaker/Chore. To start, ask your Supports Coordinator to add CareSphere to your Individual Support Plan (ISP). No Supports Coordinator yet? Call us and we’ll explain how to register with your county.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.