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1111 Lowry Ave, Suite 300, Export, PA, 15632
4.8
(26 reviews)
"Employees are dependable, kind and willing to do what is asked of them. I have caregivers for my mom with Alzheimer's disease 3 days a week, 3 hours a day...."
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1514 Electric Ave, East Pittsburgh, PA, 15112
Right at Home provides in-home caregiving services for thousands of families across the nation. We offer companionship and help with everyday tasks that have become challenging for an aging person. This may include things like meal preparation, laundry, housekeeping, hygiene and grooming. We also offer services for those with special care situations caused by numerous medical conditions such as Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. Call us to learn more about the specific services we provide.Custom Care PlanFrom the moment you call, we begin considering the specific needs of your loved one. We ask questions during the initial call or meeting to form a basic needs assessment. After discussing your particular situation, we will prepare an initial Custom Care Plan and then work with you to fine tune that Care Plan based on your loved one's specific needs. Once the plan is agreed upon, your local Right at Home team matches the right caregiver to implement the plan.Caregiver Training and Care SupervisionEvery Right at Home caregiver goes through an extensive interview process, including background checks. Once hired, caregivers are trained through Right at Home University to ensure that they're able to deliver the care set out in your loved one's Custom Care Plan. Before providing care, they're bonded and insured.
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55 Old Clairton Rd, Pittsburgh, PA, 15236
Founded in 2007, Home Matters is bringing over 15 years of 5 star, Purpose Driven home care service to the Greater Pittsburgh area. As a best-in-class home care agency we bring a “caregiver first” philosophy to the home care industry. Led by a team of dedicated and highly experienced professionals Home Matters Caregiving will change the way home care is provided. Now accepting Veterans Benefits
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206 N Main St Suite 3, Greensburg, PA, 15601
At Griswold Home Care for Greensburg, we offer compassionate in-home care for those who want support to live where they love. With over four decades of experience and a storied legacy of compassion and integrity, we focus on the people we meet and the connections we make right here in our own community. It is our privilege to support your unique needs with respect, empathy, and dedicated attention so you can Live Assured, without the weight of worry. Griswold is an award-winning pioneer in the non-medical home care industry. We believe Care Professionals are the foundation of our success, and our commitment to innovation is based on our desire to improve the lives of everyone we touch as we serve this community. We focus on personal care, homemaking, companionship, and support for those with conditions, illnesses, or injuries.
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4000 Hempfield Plaza Boulevard Suite 918, Greensburg, PA, 15601
5.0
(1 reviews)
"For approximately 6 weeks, a caregiver from Sr. Helpers has visited my mother (86 yr young) a minimum of twice weekly. Professionally operated & a perfect match for my mother. I am very pleased! ..."
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6816 Shannon Rd, Verona, PA, 15147
5.0
(1 reviews)
"The Owner and Caregivers are all very caring, helpful, dependent and transparent. All Around Care for U makes you feel like family!..."
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1370 Washington Pike, Suite 206, Bridgeville, PA, 15017
4.2
(8 reviews)
"The nurses at Gallagher are excellent clinicians. My grandmother has had them care for her several times and we will not use any other agency. ..."
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556 Brown Ave, Turtle Creek, PA, 15145
4.0
(1 reviews)
"We got Caring Matters Home Care for my father for a short term. The company was very cooperative, there were some scheduling issues, but that was worked out. There were no problems with my father not having anybody there. They were just there for him..."
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203 E Main St , Ligonier, PA, 15658
4.0
(1 reviews)
"Harmony Home Care's service was excellent. I only used them for a couple of weeks. They were very dependable. They came in when they said they would and upfront when I was scheduling it. They did everything they could to accommodate the hours that I ..."
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900 Porter Ave, Scottdale, PA, 15683
3.0
(2 reviews)
"Guardian Home and Community Services Inc is very good. It started here about a couple of weeks ago and it has worked well so far. The coordinator came right out and spent a lot of time with mom and dad. She was very professional and excellent. She li..."
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4727 US 30, Suite 203, Greensburg, PA, 15601
2.0
(1 reviews)
"I don't like Homestead Agency and I am not pleased with the caregivers that they send me because they keep changing them. When I get to like them, they won't send it back and I have been using them for about a year now. ..."
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322 North Shore Dr, Building 1B , STE 200, Pittsburgh, PA, 15212
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The Greensburg area sees some of the highest costs for home care in the state, nearly $400 more than the state and national averages, according to Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey. Chambersburg is also on par with the state and national averages of $4,957. In State College, costs decrease to nearly $600 less than in Greensburg. Altoona is another lower-cost option than Greensburg, costing an average of $4,290 per month. Seniors can find much more affordable care in Johnstown, where home care averages $3,813 per month.
Greensburg
$5,339
Pennsylvania
$4,957
United States
$4,957
Johnstown
$3,813
Altoona
$4,290
Chambersburg
$4,957
State College
$4,767
Both home care and home health care run the same monthly average of $5,339, despite home health care providing additional light medical care. Seniors looking for lower costs may choose assisted living, which costs $3,250. Adult day health care is the area’s most affordable option for daytime care, costing an average of $3,844 less than home care. Nursing home care provides significantly more care at a higher price than home care, averaging $9,733 for a semiprivate room.
Home Care
$5,339
Home Health Care
$5,339
Adult Day Health Care
$1,495
Assisted Living
$3,250
Nursing Home Care (semiprivate room)
$9,733
Note: Data for Greensburg was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Pittsburgh, was used instead
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.
While there are numerous resources that can help offset the cost of home care, others exist to keep seniors in their homes and meet other needs. From providing daily meals to assisting with monthly bills, these programs can help make ends meet, especially for lower-income seniors. Seniors in need of assistance should contact these programs directly to learn more and apply.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Westmoreland County Meals on Wheels | (724) 837-6117 | Greensburg is served by the Tri-City Meals on Wheels location. This service provides one hot meal daily, Monday through Friday, for $3.50 per day, though they may consider hardship cases. These meals are delivered to seniors' homes to assist those who cannot easily travel or prepare their own food. |
| Westmoreland Community Action Emergency Services | (724) 834-1260 | Westmoreland Community Action provides people in Greensburg and throughout the county with access to emergency resources. They offer energy assistance, an emergency food pantry and a food bank. |
| Weatherization Services | (724) 832-7248 | The Westmoreland County Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Program assists low-income residents, including seniors, with resources to weatherize their homes and save by making their homes more energy-efficient. Some covered costs include new roofing or HVACs for those who meet eligibility. |
| Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program | (888) 222-9190 | Eligible Pennsylvania seniors may apply for assistance through this program if they make under $30,000 and own a home or make under $15,000 and rent a home, discounting 50% of their Social Security income. Eligible individuals will receive a maximum rebate of $650. |
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
Kristine4
2.0
Review of Homestead Unlimited
I don't like Homestead Agency and I am not pleased with the caregivers that they send me because they keep changing them. When I get to like them, they won't send it back and I have been using them...
Home Care
Pleased daughter
5.0
Review of Senior Helpers - Greensburg
For approximately 6 weeks, a caregiver from Sr. Helpers has visited my mother (86 yr young) a minimum of twice weekly. Professionally operated & a perfect match for my mother. I am very pleased!
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