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Top Home Care Agencies in Allentown, Pennsylvania

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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.

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They agency has been good, they have worked well with us, and have been flexible. We haven't had any complaints about their service, aside from a bit of resistance from my loved one, it has been a bit smooth
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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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My parents absolutely love Stella at Comfort Keepers. She is phenomenal. My mom is doing incredible. Stella is dependable and is always there when she is supposed to be. My dad even tried to dismiss her...
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We Are Comfort Keepers Our Family Is Here To Give Comfort To Your Family. Nothing is more important than helping people to live, independent and dignified lives within the comfort of their own homes. Comfort Keepers has been dedicated to providing the kind of non-medical in-home care that helps...
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My father had been my mother's caregiver since she started getting worse a few years ago. There wasn't any issue with it, until his age caught up to him too and my sisters and I were left feeling hopeless....
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Always There in Home Health Care, LLC provides non-medical services. We employ reliable Certified Nurse's Aides, CHHHAs and Companion homemakers. They provide services to seniors, those recovering from surgery, new and expectant mothers, and others. Options include 24 hour live-in care, weekly,...
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Help Ensure Your Loved One’s Safety and Well BeingCaring for your aging parent or a family member can be exhausting, lonely work, but you are not alone. Our essential services help families stay connected and “worry-free”, allowing them to enjoy all of the things that bring balance to their...
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Life is so much more than a to-do list. It's a series of moments with the people we love, making memories that make up a lifetime. BrightStar understands this, and is committed to making more of those moments possible in the lives of those we care for.We created BrightStar because we once needed...
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The aides were with my mom 7 days a week all day night. The care manager, [Removed], in charge of mom's care made sure we were aware of all the details, names, what their job consisted of, and times of...
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There's No Place Like Home!Sometimes, nursing homes or retirement centers seem like the only options for care.  Visiting Angels non-medical home care services allow people to maintain the independence of their daily routines and familiar surroundings.  We can help your loved ones avoid...
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We've had two caregivers. The first one we liked a lot, but she left the agency. The agency called me often and kept in contact trying to find a new person to accommodate our schedule. We didn't care for...
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Senior Helpers of Central NJ can provide services in Somerset, Mercer, Hunterdon, Middlesex and Warren Counties.  We can provide you with a professional caregiver to help with some things around the house, so you won’t have to rely on your family or friends as much.  You can remain...
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I chose Home Care Assistance for my wife because I wanted to keep her home with me. The people with Home Care were easy to talk to and provided all information that I needed. Now we have a caregiver that...
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Our mission at Home Care Assistance is to change the way the world ages. Since 2013, we have been providing older adults in the Lehigh Valley with quality hourly and live-in care that enables them to live happier, healthier lives at home. We have been awarded Home Care Pulse Provider and Employer...
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There is really not much that I can say about the Senior Helpers of South Jersey except that I really think their service is an A++. I can not think of anything for the caregivers to improve on at the moment
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Senior Helpers can provide you with a professional caregiver to help you with some things around the house so you won't have to rely on your children or friends as much and so you remain independent in your home longer. We allow you to continue to enjoy the comforts of home and to spend more...
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I have been extremely happy with the care my mother has received from ComforCare. She has all her needs met. I was recently very ill, and there were some issues that needed to be addressed, and ComforCare...
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We used Senior Helpers during a very difficult time. They provided excellent service and helped connect us with resources in the area. We interviewed many companies and they were the experts when it came...
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Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Senior Helpers can provide you with a professional caregiver to help you with some things around the house so you won't have to rely on your children or friends as much and so you remain independent in your home longer. We allow you to continue to enjoy the comforts of home and to spend more...
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Finding a trustworthy agency was daunting, but Destination Home Care is a blessing. Their caregivers went above and beyond for my mother, offering companionship and assistance as needed. They treated her...
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My husband, who is suffering from Alzheimer’s Disease, was matched with a most compassionate and supportive caregiver. She took the time to see how everything was done when caring for him so that her care...
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Five star all the way! I cannot say enough great things about my experience with Home Instead of Bethlehem. The staff is friendly and always there to help. My caregiver [ Name Removed] is kind, reliable...
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We have been so happy with the caregivers from Home Instead. We’ve been using their services for three years to help care for both my mother and father as they age in place in their home. My mother passed...
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We ended up using the aid for just one afternoon. We Realized more help wasn't needed. But the person we dealt with on the phone was nice. And the aid was helpful and pleasant.
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Pippins home care provides quality and excellent services. Very dependable, flexible, great communication, and shows empathy and compassion.
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This was our family's first time needing in-home care, and we were unsure where to start. [name removed] responded to our request immediately. She scheduled a quick home visit the next day to evaluate our...
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Can’t say enough good things about the people and communication at Senior Helpers of Hershey. Extremely helpful and kind to my Dad. They put him on a regular/recurring schedule which was comforting for us to...
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I contacted Aanu Home Care and spoke with [name removed] to make arrangements to have a health care provider accompany me from the hospital to a local hotel and stay with me while I recovered from my...
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[name removed] has a wondertul way with my mother in law, who is not always the easiest person to deal with! [name removed] also goes above and beyond in caring for her and helping to motivate her to get...
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I contacted Amada Bucks/Montgomery with a real challenge: find caregivers for a month of every-other-day visits, just 2 weeks out front of the first visit. They came through like champs, filling every slot....
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Their staff is very punctual and meets my brother's needs. My only criticism is they're slow in billing. My brother does not use a computer and would prefer a hard copy for a bill. He does have some...
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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.
Cost comparison table showing home care costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 5 columns.
Column location: Location (Location name)
Column hourlyCost: Hourly cost (Cost per hour)
Column dailyCost: Daily cost (Cost per day (4 hours))
Column monthlyCost: Monthly cost (Cost per month)
Column annualCost: Annual cost (Cost per year)
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.

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.