Planning for your continuing care needs or the needs of a loved one is an emotional process. This process can involve many advisors and service providers. Take the time to complete an initial assessment of your individual situation including financial status and desired living environment. Conduct telephone interviews and on-site facility evaluations for services that you are considering. Keep in mind that physical, emotional and mental needs change frequently and you should work with all your advisors and health care providers to review the needs at least twice a year.
The following is a list of resources for eldercare services in the state of Pennsylvania.
Refer to this site periodically for additional resources as your situation changes. Feel free to also schedule an appointment to discuss your individual care needs and to receive recommendations on local service providers:
Chester County Elder Resource Guide
This comprehensive guide will introduce you to numerous elder care service providers in Chester County.
Delaware County Elder Resource Guide
This comprehensive guide will introduce you to numerous elder care service providers in Delaware County.
Additional Resources
Pennsylvania Department of Aging
555 Walnut Street 5th Floor
Harrisburg, PA 17101
717-783-8975
www.aging.state.pa.us
Pennsylvania Long-Term Care Helpline
866-286-3636
Office of State Long-Term Care Ombudsman
555 Walnut St. 5th Fl.
Harrisburg, PA 17101
717-783-7247
Chester County - 610-344-6350
Delaware County - 610-490-1300
Montgomery County -610-278-3601
Pennsylvania State Survey Agency
Latest inspections on nursing homes
717-787-1816
www.carepathways.com
APPRISE
Health Insurance Counseling for Older Pennsylvanians
610-344-5004
Medicare
800-633-4227
www.medicare.gov
American Association of Retired Persons
800-424-3410
www.aarp.org
National Council on Aging
202-479-1200
www.ncoa.org
Children of Aging Parents
800-227-7294
www.caps4caregivers.org
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
800-638-8255
www.asha.org
Alzheimer's Association
800-272-3900
www.alz.org
American Cancer Society
800-ACS-2345
www.cancer.org
American Diabetes Association
800-342-2383
www.diabetes.org
American Heart Association
800-AHA-USA1
www.americanheart.org
Arthritis Foundation
800-283-7800
www.arthritis.org
Chester County Department of Aging Services
601 Westtown Road Suite 320
West Chester, PA 19380
610-344-6350
www.chesco.org/aging
Local Hospitals providing resources and education
www.cchosp.com 610-431-5000
www.mainlinehealth.org 1-866-call-mlh
www.crozer.org 610-259-5007
www.mercyhealth.org 610-270-8308