Must live in PA. Must be at least 60 years of age. Must be a US citizen or legal resident. Must be determined to have unmet needs that impact daily functioning.
PCHs serve older Pennsylvanians and people with physical, behavioral health, or cognitive disabilities who are unable to care for themselves but do not need nursing home or medical care. PCHs can provide assistance with: Eating and drinking. Walking and getting in and out of bed or chair.
(RESPOND) was designed by DHS specifically for young people diag- nosed with mental ation and/ or developmental disabilities and severe behavioral difficulties whose complex needs were not being met by traditional resources.
Rapid re-housing is an intervention directed at resolving the immediate barriers to obtaining permanent housing. Through a tailored package of services which builds on the strengths of the individual or family, rapid re-housing prioritizes long-term housing while providing short-term housing assistance.
Personal care is help with things like: bathing, showering, hair washing, shaving, brushing your teeth, and nail care. going to the toilet, catheter and stoma care, skin care, incontinence laundry and bed changing. eating, special diets, and food preparation.
Parents and Children Together (PACT) is a 90-day intervention program that meets regularly with families to identify the barriers that contribute to truancy, work to decrease those barriers, and locate vital community supports and resources.
OPTIONS - Home and community-based services funded primarily through the Aging Block Grant. The services in this program are provided to eligible consumers aged 60+ to assist them in maintaining independence with the highest level of functioning in the community and delay the need for more costly care/services.
If you would like to file a complaint or report a concern about a medical facility, you can file a complaint online or call 1 (877) 724-3258. Note: The Pennsylvania Department of Health does not address complaints and concerns about individual medical providers (e.g. doctors, nurses).
How do I Start a Home Care Business in Pennsylvania Create a Plan. Hire a Home Care Consultant to Help. Obtain a Home Care License in Pennsylvania. Incorporate Your Business. Obtain Medicare and Medicaid certifications. Provide High Quality Care Giving Resources to Service Clients. Market your Business and Reach More Clients.
PA Health Department - Health care facility licensing complaints. All complaints filed are confidential. The team investigates every complaint received. If you have a complaint about a healthcare facility, including a nursing home, please call 1-800-254-5164 or fill out this online form.