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Senior Helpers of the Lehigh Valley, PA, Comforcare Home Care of Lansdale, PA and Options Home Care of Wayne PA are the top home care agencies in Allentown, Pennsylvania, offering professional and compassionate in-home support to help seniors remain safe and independent. With 695 home care agencies in the area, families can choose from a variety of care options to fit their loved one’s needs. On average, home care in Allentown costs $31 per hour.

Allentown also provides senior-friendly community resources, including transportation services, caregiver respite programs, legal aid, and nutrition support, to help older adults successfully age in place.

Home Care Agencies near Allentown, PA

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The match between my father and his caregiver is perfect. Senior Helpers found him this match. Anytime that I call to request a time for the caregiver my call is answered and dealt with in a timely manner....
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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So far so good, both women that have come over have been great. We liked [name removed], can't say enough nice about her. [name removed], who happens to live 5 doors down, is wicked nice. 5 across the board....
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ComForCare provides premium In-Home Care Services to Help Your Loved Ones Live Their Best Life Possible!24/7 CareBathing & ToiletingCompanionshipDementia CareDisability SupportFamily RespiteGrooming & HygieneLight HousekeepingMeal PrepMedication RemindersMemory ScreeningPersonal...
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The caregivers were wonderful & I never had any issues with the billing process.... [name removed] was great to work with as well. I would still have them but my mother passed away
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They come to my house to take care of my fussy mother in law they cook for her when needed otherwise my husband does the cooking. They keep her company they are very nice and helpful
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Comfort Keepers of Montclair & Hasbrouck Heights provides in-home care services for seniors and adults with a goal to provide good quality care to the loved ones who can then lead an independent, fuller life in the comfort of their own home. The various care services we offer includes...
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Was working with an [removed] company and the results were less than impressive. Through a friend we hired Home Choice Companion Care. From the assessment to getting our highly qualified caregiver everything...
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
HOME CHOICE COMPANION CARE PROVIDES OUTSTANDING NON MEDICAL COMPANION CARE TO SENIORS WHO WISH TO STAY IN THE COMFORT OF THEIR OWN HOME. OUR MAIN OFFICE IS IN COLLEGEVILLE PENNSYLVANIA HOWEVER WE HAVE NINE OTHER LOCATIONS IN MONTGOMERY, CHESTER, DELAWARE AND PHILA COUNTY. OUR CARE GIVERS ARE...
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The caregiver was wonderful and made a difficult time manageable. The company was responsive and the nurses/doctors were really good (e.g , convenient home visits). I highly recommend them. They are...
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This company was found by me about 6 years ago except for one year I went with Senior health homecare, and I went back to Heron. I didn't like the medical supply part as they were hard to fulfill a basic...
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Licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Heron Companions is dedicated in providing quality non-medical in-home care in the Philadelphia, Delaware, Berks, Bucks,Chester,Montgomery, and Lancaster counties. Our services include personal care, respite care, comfort, escorts on walks and...
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We are using home care, they are friendly and respectful. They respond quickly to any requests that we may have. We would 100% recommend Griswold Home Care to other families based on the experience we have...
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
A Tradition of Homecare Excellence GRISWOLD SPECIAL CARE is a non-medical homecare company. We refer Caregivers who provide personal care, homemaking, meal preparation, companionship, incidental transportation and other services to Clients wishing to remain safe and independent at home. For 29...
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Ron came to the office for an interview and assessment and immediately my mom was impressed by him and his services. Ron was very open and honest and made my mom so comfortable.
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Right at Home is an in-home care and assistance agency, providing quality senior and disabled persons care since 1995. We provide carefully screened, trained, insured and bonded caregivers for a variety of care giving needs. Whether it's for extra assistance after a stay in the hospital, an...
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Everybody at Mekka home care is very welcoming, warm, and courteous. Makes me feel very comfortable having my loved one taken care of by that staff. I recommend them to anyone seeking home care for a loved...
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All of the personal sent were great with my mother-in-law. I would like to comment on Sara…..when she first started, I had my doubts, but as time went on, she actually almost became part of our family. We...
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
When seniors or others need long or short-term assistance with their daily living needs, home is the most comfortable and convenient place to receive care. Our experienced, compassionate and dependable caregivers provide our clients with loving care and assistance to help make their lives easier...
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Great caregivers!
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I have had a very good experience with Above the Rest. The staff are very friendly. I've had no problems with any of them. I feel like it's worth the money.
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Above the Rest Home Care of NJ, LLC is a family owned and operated business. We pride ourselfs on individualized care centered around the client and their family. Above the Rest Home Care of NJ, LLC provides private duty RNs, LPNs, companions, CHHAs, CNAs, 24 hour live- ins, staff relief for...
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I'am very satisfied with the services my parents have been receiving from this home care agency. My parents are doing, and everything is working out very well. The care givers that have come out to help have...
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Making Life EasierJust as growing older can allow for a more relaxed lifestyle, it can also present new obstacles and challenges. Many seniors find that for the first time in their lives, they have to ask for assistance. TriCounty at Home can help. With TriCounty at Home , you or your loved one...
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I just wanted to say it was a pleasure working with the Comfort Keepers of Flemington office staff and their caregivers. They are all true professionals! Everyone was friendly, sincere, caring and kind. My...
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
About Comfort Keepers: Comfort Keepers of Flemington, New Jersey opened in 2006 and is widely recognized as the leading provider of affordable quality in-home care and senior care solutions in Flemington and all of Western New Jersey. We Specialize in Companionship Care, Personal Care,...
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It is not easy to find a caregiver for your specific needs, but finding Sunish and Amada has been an excellent experience. Sunish he's personally overseen my case and changed things as needed for mine and my...
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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For the last three weeks of my wife [name removed] life, her caregiver was provided by Wellsprings Home Care. Those three week could have been much more difficult if not for the kind, compassionate,...
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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Not really much to add, we found a middle ground for what I wanted and what we got and it is working good for us. Yes, we would recommend their services to other families, but based on what they were looking...
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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As far as we could tell the quality of the care was excellent, our loved one was very difficult to handle and sometimes verbally abusive but the care taker never stopped caring for our loved one she was...
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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I reached out to Home Helpers for my mother. I was very pleased with the initial conversation that I scheduled a meeting with the Client Relations Manager, [name removed]. She was professional, educated and...
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Home Helpers In-Home Care Services is more than an in-home health care agency: we’re your extended family when family can’t be there. We’re a locally owned, trusted provider of quality, compassionate in-home care, and we customize our home care solutions to your unique situation for an affordable...
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As my 92 yr old Mother was being discharged from the hospital, we were told she could no longer live by herself. All this happened on Thanksgiving weekend. We were frantic trying to make arrangements for a...
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Extremely happy with Mom's aide, [name removed], does ALOTin the 4 hrs she has with mom, communication is good with Agency to Laura - she has stayed longer when needed to take care of Moms needs, Mom is...
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Home Instead Senior Care provides extraordinary home care and companionship for seniors wanting to remain in their homes, wherever they call “home”. Along with services for seniors, Home Instead Senior Care also provides solutions and resources for families and loved ones of aging family members....
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I was in a real pinch to find the right care giver and "home manager" for my parents. Mom suffers from dementia and suddenly Dad, her main caregiver, had a stroke. Almost overnight, we needed immediate...
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
About our Consulting and Recruiting ServicesGrandma Joan is an award-winning consulting and recruiter service that has been helping discerning families recruit, screen, and hire premium live-in caregivers since 2010.We act as the family’s private 3rd party recruiters, finding and screening the...
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We have had a very good experience with Home Instead senior care. We chose them because our family had used them previously and had a good experience as well. All around they are great and we definitely...
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You know where the help is needed. The question is who will provide the help. Our approach to providing quality care is to hire quality CAREGivers. Our office services Chester County residents with CAREGivers who live in Chester County. We can run to the grocery store and prepare meals. Let us...
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How much does home care cost in Allentown, Pennsylvania?

The average cost of home care in Allentown is $31 per hour, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data.[01] This is comparable to the national average of $32 per hour. Allentown’s overall cost of living is slightly above the national average, which helps families stretch their care budgets.[02]

Families often schedule part-time home care — about 20 hours each week — which costs approximately $2,676 per month. Seniors who require more consistent help may need a full-time schedule of around 44 hours per week, which costs about $5,886 per month, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data.

If your loved one requires constant assistance, it may be helpful to compare home care rates with the costs of a nursing home or assisted living or memory care communities in the area.

Average home care costs in Allentown, PA

Average hourly rate
$31/hr
Average overnight rate
$35/hr
Average weekend rate
$35/hr

Home care costs vs. senior living costs in Allentown, PA

44 hours of home care/wk
$5,886/mo
$6,802/mo

Home care costs in Allentown vs. state and national averages

Daily, monthly, and annual costs in the table below are based on a part-time care schedule of 4 hours of care per day, 5 days per week.
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LocationHourly costDaily costMonthly costAnnual cost
Allentown, PA$31$124$2,685$32,240
Pennsylvania$31$124$2,685$32,240
National$32$128$2,771$33,280
Allentown, PA
Hourly cost:$31
Daily cost:$124
Monthly cost:$2,685
Annual cost:$32,240
Pennsylvania
Hourly cost:$31
Daily cost:$124
Monthly cost:$2,685
Annual cost:$32,240
National
Hourly cost:$32
Daily cost:$128
Monthly cost:$2,771
Annual cost:$33,280
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How to pay for home care in Allentown

Families in Allentown typically use a mix of personal savings, insurance, and public benefits to pay for home care services.

Private pay options

Families commonly use:

  • Savings and retirement income. Pensions, Social Security, and retirement accounts are common funding sources.
  • Long-term care insurance. Policies may cover some or all in-home care costs.
  • Life insurance. Certain policies can be converted or sold for cash to pay for care.
  • Home equity. A reverse mortgage or home equity line of credit (HELOC) can provide additional funds.

Medicare

Medicare may cover home health care on a short-term basis if it’s prescribed by a doctor and medically necessary. Covered services may include:[03]

  • Skilled nursing care
  • Physical, speech, or occupational therapy
  • Medical equipment and certain supplies

However, Medicare doesn’t pay for nonmedical, ongoing home care services such as personal care or housekeeping unless paired with skilled services.

Medicare resources in Allentown

For unbiased information about Medicare benefits, seniors in Lehigh County can contact the state’s PA Medi program, which operates a hotline and offers in-person educational sessions.

  • PA Medi
    • 1633 Elm Street
    • Phone: 610-437-3700

For general questions about Medicare, visit Medicare.gov.

Medicaid

Pennsylvania Medicaid will cover home care services for eligible residents through the Community Health Choices program and the Living Independence for the Elderly (LIFE) program.[04,05] These programs may cover:

  • Personal care
  • Homemaker services
  • Skilled nursing care
  • Adult day health care
  • Respite services

Medicaid resources in Allentown, PA

Seniors in Allentown can apply for Pennsylvania Medicaid using the COMPASS website. For help with applications, contact the PA Medi program listed above.

VA benefits

Veterans and surviving spouses in Allentown may qualify for VA benefits to help with home care:

  • Aid and Attendance (A&A). The Aid and Attendance benefit provides additional monthly payments to eligible wartime veterans and surviving spouses who receive a VA pension and require assistance with daily activities.[06] These funds can be used to pay for in-home care services. To apply, visit VA.gov to download Form 21-2680. The completed form can be uploaded online, mailed, or submitted in person at the regional benefits office in Philadelphia.
  • Homemaker and Home Health Aide Care. This VA program offers trained professionals to help veterans with daily personal care needs such as bathing, dressing, and meal preparation, allowing them to remain at home. Services are ordered by a VA health care provider and arranged through the local VA medical center. To apply, contact a VA social worker in Pennsylvania for next steps.[07]

Veteran Directed Care (VDC). The VDC program gives eligible veterans control to manage their own care services, including the ability to hire personal care aides and support to tailor services to their individual needs. Enrollment is coordinated through the local VA medical center’s social work department.[08]

Resources for veterans in Allentown

Veterans in Allentown, and their families, can contact the following organizations for help with VA benefits.

Resources in Allentown that help seniors age in place

Local programs and organizations provide services that help Allentown seniors live independently.

  • Lehigh County Aging and Adult Services
    • The county operates senior centers and provides caregiver support, case management, financial assistance, and other benefits to local residents.
    • Phone: 610-782-3034
  • LANtaVan
    • The LANtaVan in Lehigh Valley provides paratransit and shared-ride services for seniors.
    • Phone: 888-253-8333

Home care laws and regulations in Pennsylvania

In Pennsylvania, home care and home health care agencies are regulated by the state’s Department of Health. Regulations are in place to ensure safe, ethical, and professional care.

Licensing and accreditation

Home care agencies that provide nonmedical care, and home health care agencies that provide skilled nursing services, must be licensed in the state of Pennsylvania through the state’s Department of Health. These agencies must meet strict standards for staffing and operations. Accreditation from organizations such as the Joint Commission or CHAP is optional in Pennsylvania.

Hiring practices

Licensed home care agencies in Pennsylvania are required to:[09]

  • Perform criminal background checks for caregivers
  • Provide caregiver training and continuing education
  • Document services and ensure proper supervision

These requirements help protect seniors and promote quality care across the state.

How to choose the right home care agency in Allentown

Request detailed pricing information

Ask agencies to share a written breakdown of their rates, including hourly fees, minimum hours, and extra charges for weekends or holidays.

Ask about caregiver training and expertise

Confirm that caregivers have training in dementia care, mobility support, or chronic illness management, depending on your loved one’s needs.

Verify licensing and inspection history

Families can review licensing and inspection information through the Pennsylvania Department of Health’s database.

Read home care reviews

Reviews from other Allentown families can help you evaluate an agency’s reliability, communication, and quality of care.

Frequently asked questions about home care in Allentown

Senior Helpers of the Lehigh Valley, PA, Comforcare Home Care of Lansdale, PA and Options Home Care of Wayne PA are the top-rated Home Care facilities near Allentown, PA. These Home Care facilities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews. See full list of communities.
The average cost of Home Care in Allentown is $5,886 per month. This cost may vary based on location, amenities, floorplan, level of care and other factors.
Home care is provided by an aide who comes to a senior’s home to help with daily chores and activities of daily living. It can be offered anywhere a senior calls home — including a house, senior apartment, independent living, or assisted living. Learn more about home care.
Home care services are customizable to a senior’s unique needs. Services can include companionship, help with chores like cooking and housekeeping, or assistance with activities of daily living, like toileting and bathing. Explore home care services in more detail.
Home care provides nonmedical services for seniors who require assistance with daily tasks like housework, bathing, dressing, and transportation. In contrast, home health care is prescribed by a doctor and includes services like skilled nursing care and therapies, health monitoring, and medication administration that are provided by licensed medical professionals. Read more about home care vs. home health care.
Most agencies help with personal care, meal prep, light housekeeping, companionship, and transportation. Some also provide skilled nursing.
Yes. Many agencies offer flexible part-time or hourly care arrangements.
Yes. Several local agencies provide round-the-clock assistance with either live-in or rotating caregivers.
Yes. Some agencies have bilingual staff, including Spanish- and German-speaking caregivers, to support the region’s diverse community.

References

  1. A Place for Mom. (2025). A Place for Mom proprietary data.

  2. Payscale. (2024). Cost of living in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

  3. U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Home health services. Medicare.gov.

  4. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Human Services. Living Independence for the Elderly (LIFE).

  5. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Human Services. Community HealthChoices.

  6. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. (2024, July 18). Aid and Attendance benefits and Housebound allowance.

  7. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. (2025, May 30). Homemaker and home health aide care.

  8. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. (2025, June 2). Veteran-directed care.

  9. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Health. Rules and regulations for home health care agencies.

  10. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Home care agencies regulations.

  11. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Home health agencies.

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A Place for Mom. (2025). A Place for Mom proprietary data.

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U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Home health services. Medicare.gov.

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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Human Services. Living Independence for the Elderly (LIFE).

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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Human Services. Community HealthChoices.

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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. (2024, July 18). Aid and Attendance benefits and Housebound allowance.

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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. (2025, May 30). Homemaker and home health aide care.

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U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. (2025, June 2). Veteran-directed care.

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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Health. Rules and regulations for home health care agencies.

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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Home care agencies regulations.

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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Home health agencies.