Helpful Resources for You & Your Family
Finding the right care and support can feel overwhelming. We’ve gathered helpful resources to make it easier for individuals and families to understand their options, plan for care, and find trusted support in the community.
Financial & Benefits Resources
Information to help families explore financial assistance, benefits, insurance, and programs that may help with the cost of care.
Caring & Aging Resources
Helpful information for older adults, individuals with disabilities, caregivers, and families navigating care and support options.
Caregiver & Family Support
Helpful guidance, education and support for family caregivers, including respite, planning and caring for a loved one at home.
Financial & Benefits Resources
Explore programs and organizations that may help individuals and families understand financial assistance, healthcare coverage, benefits, and other options that can help with the cost of care.
Pennsylvania Medical Assistance (Medicaid)
Pennsylvania Medical Assistance provides healthcare coverage for eligible Pennsylvania residents and may help qualifying individuals access certain home and community-based care services.
PA Home & Community-Based Services (HCBB
Home and Community-Based Services help eligible Pennsylvanians receive support in their homes and communities rather than in an institutional setting. Programs may provide assistance with personal care and other long-term services and supports.
PA COMPASS
COMPASS is Pennsylvania’s online benefits portal where individuals and families can apply for, renew, and manage benefits such as Medical Assistance, SNAP, and other support programs.
Caring & Aging Resources
Find trusted programs, information, and community resources that support older adults, individuals with disabilities, and families planning for care, safety, and independence at home.
Find Local Aging Resources
Area Agencies on Aging help older adults and families connect with local services, programs, information, and support available in their community.
PA Link to Aging and Disability Resources
PA Link connects older adults, individuals with disabilities, caregivers, and families with information and local resources that can help support independence, health, and quality of life in the community.
Alternatives to Nursing Home Care
Pennsylvania offers programs and community-based services that may help eligible individuals receive care and support at home rather than in a nursing facility. Explore available options for maintaining independence in the community.
Caregiver & Family Support
Caring for someone you love can be rewarding, but it can also bring new challenges. Explore trusted resources designed to provide family caregivers with education, support, planning tools, and opportunities for respite.
Family Caregiver Alliance
Family Caregiver Alliance provides education, practical caregiving information, planning tools, and support for people caring for adults with chronic health conditions, disabilities, or age-related needs.
Alzheimer’s & Dementia Caregiver Support
The Alzheimer’s Association provides education, care-planning tools, support groups, a 24/7 helpline, and resources for families caring for someone living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia.
Still Have Questions About Care?
Every family’s situation is different. If you’re unsure where to begin or would like to learn more about care options for yourself or a loved one, CHN Homecare is here to help.