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CARING STARS WINNER
1541 Alta Dr., Suite 304, Whitehall, PA, 18052
4.5
(181 reviews)
"Ben and the Right at Home Team are truly one of a kind. My father had a stroke 7 years ago and I needed someone to help me provide care for him when I had to work. The Right at Home group partnered with me throughout the steps from my dad being home ..."
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CARING STARS WINNER
3722 Lehigh St, Whitehall, PA, 18052
4.8
(36 reviews)
"My mother is in an independent living facility, and needs help with household tasks, and assistance with risky activities, such as showering. Home Instead has been very flexible with providing care givers at the times most useful to mom. Her caregi..."
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306 S New Street, Suite 110, Bethlehem, PA, 18015
4.0
(3 reviews)
"Always Best Care provides extremely caring, compassionate help for my mom, I live out of town, and can't be there myself very often. But this business goes all-out to take care of my mom. I don't know what we would do without them. ..."
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5325 Northgate Drive Suite 102, Bethlehem, PA, 18017
Engaging & Empowering In-Home Care Home care services help seniors maintain their independence in a safe, familiar place. Our trained in-home caregivers assist with day-to-tasks, build strong bonds, and make sure friends and family are aware of changing conditions – and the bright spots of each day. Personal Caregiving Services for Anyone In Need Homewatch CareGivers provides in-home care for seniors on a weekly, daily, or 24-hour basis, with No Minimums! Our trained, background-checked, and insured caregivers are always ready to help. We deliver in-home care for the whole person, not just their condition. Trust the qualified team at Homewatch CareGivers and rest easy knowing that you or someone you care for receives enriching, engaging, and empowering in-home care. We adjust our plan of care to support your unique needs and work with your healthcare provider to coordinate effectively.
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1304 Main Street, Hellertown, PA, 18055
5.0
(1 reviews)
"This agency currently takes care of my father and helps him with daily tasks in his home. The home health aides are caring and do a fantastic job. My father is grateful for the help from such wonderful aides, and I am happy with this agency and the c..."
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4647 Saucon Creek Road, Ste 201, Center Valley, PA, 18034
ComfyHands Care LLC is a dedicated non-medical home care agency based in Center Valley, Pennsylvania, proudly serving Lehigh county and surrounding communities. Our mission is to enhance the quality of life for seniors and individuals with disabilities by delivering compassionate, personalized, and dependable in-home care services. We specialize in providing personal care, companion care, and respite care to help our clients maintain their independence and dignity in the comfort of their own homes. At ComfyHands Care LLC, we believe in caring with heart, patience, and integrity-offering peace of mind to families while empowering our clients to live life with comfort and confidence.
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6258 Route 209 # 2, Stroudsburg, PA, 18360
4.5
(187 reviews)
"This review is shamefully overdue. Bright Star Home Care is the best at what they do. I've had nothing but positive experience. I'd particularly like to compliment Jenny, who is beyond wonderful! She is so on the ball, thoughtful, proactive and tho..."
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3864 Adler Place Suite 300, Bethlehem, PA, 18017
4.8
(14 reviews)
"Homewatch Caregivers are punctual and pleasant. Having somebody present is nice. To have a companion even for few hours, breaks up the day and gives me something to look forward to. It keeps me active and able to do things I can't do alone. ..."
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230 Village Walk Dr, Macungie, PA, 18062
5.0
(8 reviews)
"Loving Nurses Services was truly a family away from home, we never would of consider a nursing home or assistance living until we met with Loraine she assured us,gave us peace of mind, we were able to keep our loved ones home n she was true to her wo..."
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1104 S. Cedar Crest Blvd. Suite 200, Allentown, PA, 18103
4.7
(8 reviews)
"Just joined the agency after trying other ones in the area. I have been living by myself for years and wanted someone to help me and keep me company to free time up for my family members. I love it so far and my needs are really met. ..."
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2151 E High Str, Suite B, Pottstown, PA, 19464
5.0
(5 reviews)
"Very helpful and awesome team. Keep up the good work..."
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2110 Allen Town Road, unit 51 , Quakertown, PA, 18935
5.0
(3 reviews)
"This company was a gift from a benevolent universe. After a long and fruitless search for a caregiver that would allow me to bring my husband home for hospice, a social worker struck on “Better Fit” and it could not have been better. Because of multi..."
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2575 Perkiomen Ave. , Mount Penn, PA, 19606
5.0
(3 reviews)
"As a person who had to become a POA of a loved one abruptly, I can honestly say this company helped me. When my family member was treated poorly while hospitalized, I didn’t trust their recommendation for Home-care services. After doing my own resear..."
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222 Amanda Lane, Phoenixville, PA, 19460
5.0
(2 reviews)
"My father-in-law was under the care of Compassionate Assistance for several months. Working with Carl, he made it really easy for us to deal with the everyday needs. All of the caregivers were very nice and helpful. We certainly appreciated with work..."
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4801 Saucon Creek Rd, Center Valley, PA, 18034
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5100 W Tilghman St., #240 , Allentown, PA, 18104
5.0
(1 reviews)
"NFTJ Home Care has great caring staff members who take care of my mom. They are always punctual. Great client service! Very professional... the owner always calls to get feedback of the service and ask how they can make it better. Awesome place to ..."
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83 South Commerce Way, , Bethlehem, PA, 18017
3.7
(4 reviews)
"Everyone has been very thorough and responsive to our needs. Every person we've had in our house for care has been top notch and extremely responsible and conscientious on how they work with my husband. I feel very comfortable having them with us and..."
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17 S Commerce Way #21106, Lehigh Valley, PA, 18002
4.6
(3 reviews)
"My mother has dementia and lives alone in a condominium. As typical of a person with dementia, she has difficulty eating and often either forgets to eat or doesn't eat enough. I wanted some support for her through the use of a home health aide a few..."
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1275 Glenlivet DR, STE 100, Allentown, PA, 18106
4.0
(1 reviews)
"Royal Home Care Services, Inc is very responsive, and the caregivers' attitudes are very positive, accommodating, and well trained. They help my mom with bathing and general house cleaning in her room. We've had good experience with them...."
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400 Northampton Street, Easton, PA, 18042
3.0
(2 reviews)
"Angel Helpers, Theresa J., and staff have gone above and beyond to help our Mom and family, making any and all scheduling chages on short notice to meet our Mom's quickly changing needs. They were exctremely helpful in assising our family as we worke..."
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Monthly home care costs in Allentown are $5,196, about $200 higher than the state and national averages of $4,957. Just southwest of the city in Reading, prices are affordable compared to Allentown and both state and national standards. Rates in the northeastern town of East Stroudsburg are comparable to Allentown. In southeastern Philadelphia and in the far west in Pittsburgh, the costs of home care are higher.
Allentown
$5,196
Pennsylvania
$4,957
United States
$4,957
Reading
$4,576
East Stroudsburg
$5,144
Philadelphia
$5,329
Pittsburgh
$5,339
Allentown seniors who need personal care and help with daily tasks pay a monthly average of $5,196 for home care. Home health care costs about $50 more than home care but includes medical services usually provided by registered nurses or certified therapists. Home care costs in Allentown average about $400 more than assisted living and a little over $7,000 less than the cost of a semiprivate room in a nursing home facility. The most budget-friendly option for those needing daytime assistance is adult day health care at approximately $3,500 less than home care services.
Home Care
$5,196
Home Health Care
$5,243
Adult Day Health Care
$1,625
Assisted Living Facility
$4,784
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$12,461
Given the high cost of in-home care, many people use one or more forms of financial assistance to cover the expenses. Below, we explain some of the most common sources of financial help for paying for in-home care. If none of these options are available to you, you can reach out to your Area Agency on Aging or Aging and Disability Resource Center to learn about local resources.
Home care services are only one of the pieces needed for seniors to gracefully age in place. There are many services and programs that are low-cost or free, that enable seniors to enjoy an independent lifestyle in the comfort of their own home, such as help with home modifications, meal delivery services, and more. Below, we’ve compiled a few of the most helpful resources in Allentown:
| Resource | Contact | Address | Service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Weatherization Assistance Program | (610) 691-5620 | 1337 East Fifth Street, Bethlehem, PA 18015 | The Weatherization Assistance Program for the state of Pennsylvania is funded by federal resources and coordinated to individuals through local community assistance offices in each county. The WAP for the state offers the same essential eligibility rules regardless of county with a preference on home weatherization assistance for households with elderly residents 60 or older and families that have a disabled member. Households making $25,760 or less per person are eligible, and seniors receiving Supplemental Security Income can automatically join. |
| Catholic Charities Diocese of Allentown | (610) 435-1541 | 900 S Woodward St, Allentown, PA 18103 | The Catholic Charities Diocese of Allentown offers a number of different services and assistance programs for the elderly in the city and surrounding area. Notable among them are financial support services for paying bills, rent assistance and utility payment supplementation. The diocese also helps elderly adults receive quality medical care if they’re unable to cover its costs or lack sufficient insurance coverage. |
| Lehigh County Assistance Office | (610)821-6509 | 101 S 7th St Allentown, PA 18101-2295 | The Lehigh County Assistance Office supports elderly residents of the county through several state, federal and county programs that it coordinates from its offices. It also serves as the local branch for Pennsylvania’s Department of Public Welfare. Among the programs offered by the County Assistance Office for seniors are a cash assistance service, supplemental nutrition support and coordination for seniors needing to access Medicare services. |
| Meals on Wheels of the Greater Lehigh Valley | (610) 691-1030 | 4240 Fritch Dr, Bethlehem, PA 18020 | The Meals on Wheels program of the Greater Lehigh Valley offers supportive nutrition services and companion support to elderly residents of Allentown and surrounding Lehigh County municipalities. The organization not only delivers fresh meals to homebound seniors but also offers help with grocery deliveries and checking up on senior enrollees in its delivery network. There’s also a Chef Packs program of frozen prepared meal menu options that seniors can order in advance for healthy eating at any time at a low cost per meal. |
| Lehigh Valley Center for Independent Living | (610)770-9781 | 435 Allentown Drive, Allentown, PA, 18109 | The Lehigh Valley Center for Independent Living, or LVCIL, offers supportive services for veterans and their family members. This support extends to elderly veterans and includes cash subsidies for living expenses, rent payment, utility bills and transportation. The organization also offers referral and advocacy services for elderly veterans who wish to access assorted federal and state assistance programs. |
Aging can be a difficult process, and loved ones may not always ask for help – often times it’s up to their family to evaluate their need for help around the house. While no two situations are exactly alike, this checklist can help you and your loved ones determine when it’s time to start the search for a home care provider.
If you’ve determined that your loved one needs the assistance of a care provider in their home, it may be time for a difficult conversation. Handled correctly, however, this process can bring a family together and ensure that everyone’s concerns are addressed. Use this PDF as a starting point to help the conversation stay as positive and productive as possible.
Home Care
Idaboss
5.0
Review of N.F.T.J. Home Care LLC
NFTJ Home Care has great caring staff members who take care of my mom. They are always punctual. Great client service! Very professional... the owner always calls to get feedback of the service...
Home Care
Reviewer
4.0
Review of Royal Home Care Svc Inc
Royal Home Care Services, Inc is very responsive, and the caregivers' attitudes are very positive, accommodating, and well trained. They help my mom with bathing and general house cleaning in her...
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