Home Care in Monroeville, PA
Home care in Monroeville, PA from Superior Home Care helps older adults stay safe, comfortable and independent in the homes they love. Our caregivers offer non-medical support for seniors and their families, from companionship and personal care to dementia care, mobility care and Veterans care. Every plan is built around your loved one, and it changes as their needs change. We're open and easy to talk to, and we take the time to really listen, right from the start.
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Home Care Services in Monroeville, PA
About 23% of Monroeville residents are 65 or older, and 2,125 older adults here live on their own. That's a lot of neighbors handling the stairs, the groceries and the doctor visits by themselves, and a little help a few days a week can be what makes staying home work.
Senior home care in Monroeville, PA looks a little different for every family, so we offer six kinds of support and mix them however your loved one needs.
Personal Assistance & Care
This is the everyday help most families start with. A caregiver can keep your loved one company, go along on outings, run errands and do the shopping, get them to medical appointments, and take care of light housekeeping, laundry and meals. We also give hands-on help with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting and incontinence care, always gently and with respect for their dignity.
Care Coordination
Staying well at home means a lot of pieces have to fit together, from doctor visits to new routines after a hospital stay. Our coordinators keep all the parts of your loved one's care working together, and basic care coordination comes with every client at no cost.
Dementia & Alzheimer's Specialized Care
Memory loss changes what a good day looks like, and helping takes patience and the right skills. Our caregivers complete specialized dementia and Alzheimer's training, so they know how to keep routines steady, keep your loved one safe and engaged, and give you a real break in your caregiving role.
Mobility Specialized Care
A stroke, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, ALS or a spinal cord injury can make moving around the house hard, and sometimes risky. Our Mobility Certified caregivers are trained to care for people with neurological conditions that affect how they move, and they help with bathing, dressing, transfers and getting around safely.
Special Needs Care
Adults living with intellectual or developmental disabilities deserve the freedom to live at home and enjoy their community, too. Our caregivers are specially trained to support people with intellectual and cognitive challenges, and they work alongside family and the rest of the care team. Support is built for as much independence as possible, and we never take choice away from the people we serve.
Veterans Home Care
Veterans gave a great deal to our country, and they deserve the highest quality care at home. We provide in-home care for Veterans and their families, including personal care, companionship, meals, light housekeeping, help getting around safely and respite for family caregivers.
We offer part-time, full-time and 24-hour care, so in-home care in Monroeville can be a few hours a week or someone there around the clock. Respite care in blocks of 12 or 24 hours gives family caregivers time to rest and recharge. Every plan starts with an in-person assessment in your loved one's home. From there, we write a Support Plan together that spells out what happens at each visit. That plan can, and most likely will, change over time as needs change, and every caregiver follows it.
Support Coming Home From UPMC East or AHN Forbes Hospital
Monroeville has two hospitals of its own, so a lot of families first look for help when someone is about to come home after a stay. UPMC East runs a 24/7 emergency department and is a Primary Stroke Center, and AHN Forbes Hospital is the only Level 2 trauma center in the eastern Pittsburgh suburbs. The first days back home can feel like a lot, with new routines, follow-up appointments and maybe a few new worries.
Our team offers oversight and support for the move home from a hospital or rehab stay, so the pieces of your loved one's care keep working together. Basic care coordination comes with every client at no cost, and it includes an admission visit, follow-up calls at 15 and 30 days, quarterly check-ins and a yearly reassessment. Families who want more can choose from fee-based levels with in-person visits, someone to go along to medical appointments and 24/7 on-call support. Those levels are a big help to adult children managing a parent's care from out of town, too.
Senior Resources in Monroeville
Senior care in Monroeville, PA works best alongside the good help already in town. About 3 in 10 residents 65 and older live with a disability, and that rises to nearly 4 in 10 after age 75. For a lot of families, that means getting to the store, a club meeting or a class takes a little more planning than it used to.
The Monroeville Senior Citizen Center serves adults 50 and older from Monroeville and Pitcairn with clubs, fitness and SilverSneakers classes, health screenings, counseling and tax help. Its free bus takes local seniors to club meetings, special events and shopping trips, and the fitness room is free for residents 65 and older.
Allegheny County's SeniorLine, run by the Area Agency on Aging, is the county's front door for aging services. Its staff share information about services for older adults, help you apply for yourself or a loved one, and connect family caregivers with the Caregiver Support Program, weekdays from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. It's a good first stop when you're not sure what help your family might qualify for, so we suggest starting there and asking for an assessment.
UPMC East and AHN Forbes Hospital are both right here in town for emergencies and specialist care.
A caregiver can help your loved one keep showing up for the things they enjoy. Our caregivers go along on outings and into the community, so a club meeting or lunch out with friends stays on the calendar.
Paying for Home Care in Monroeville
Families often ask how home care gets paid for, and the answer depends on the coverage your loved one has. As a home care provider licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Superior can provide services under several programs. Those include Pennsylvania Department of Human Services ODP Waiver and Act 150/Attendant Care Waiver services, along with Community Health Choices through AmeriHealth Caritas, PA Health & Wellness and UPMC.
We also provide VA Aide and Attendant services for Veterans, Southwestern PA Area Agency on Aging Options In-Home services, and Highmark hospital-to-home transitional care for qualifying lines of coverage. Long-term care insurance can be considered based on the policy.
Anything outside those programs is self-pay. Companion, homemaking and personal care generally run between $28.75 and $35.75 an hour, and the final rate depends on your loved one's needs. Every cost is laid out in writing and explained to you before care begins, so there are no surprises.
Why Monroeville Families Choose Superior Home Care
Superior is a local, family-owned agency, and we've been caring for families around Pittsburgh for more than 20 years. Owners Kim and Frank Scalise lead the agency day to day alongside their leadership team, and you can read our story and meet our leadership. We're licensed as a home care provider by the Pennsylvania Department of Health.
Our caregivers pass a pre-hire screening and complete a two-week training program, and then they keep learning with 20 to 25 hours of training every year. Our supervisors check in on them in the field at regular intervals, too. Mobility Certified caregivers add 25 hours of specialized training and recertify every single year.
We match each caregiver to your loved one by personality and need, so they get someone who truly fits. Our 24/7 on-call support is handled by our own staff, day or night. The Family Portal lets you see schedules, caregiver assignments and completed care logs from wherever you are, which is a real comfort when you live a few hours away. You can also read what families and caregivers say about us.
Getting Started With Home Care in Monroeville
Getting started takes four easy steps. It begins when you reach out to tell us about your loved one, and we schedule a visit to their home within 24 hours. During that in-home visit, we take our time getting to know their needs. Next, we match them with a caregiver who suits them and create a personalized care plan. Care often begins within the first week of your first contact.
Our office is at 500 N. Lewis Run Road, Suite 214, in West Mifflin, and our caregivers serve families in Monroeville and nearby communities, including home care for families in Penn Hills.
Our Let's Get Started page is there whenever you're ready, and a caring staff member from our office will follow up with information and pricing for your loved one's care.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Home Care in Monroeville
Does Superior Home Care serve Monroeville?
Yes. Monroeville is one of the Greater Pittsburgh communities we serve, and our caregivers come right to your loved one's home. Our office is at 500 N. Lewis Run Road, Suite 214, in West Mifflin.
What home care services are available in Monroeville?
We offer Personal Assistance & Care, Care Coordination, Dementia & Alzheimer's Specialized Care, Mobility Specialized Care, Special Needs Care and Veterans Home Care. Personal Assistance & Care covers companionship, homemaking, meals, errands and help with bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting, and most plans mix a few of these together.
Can you help a loved one coming home from UPMC East or Forbes Hospital?
Yes. Our Care Coordination team offers oversight and support for the move home from a hospital or rehab stay. Basic care coordination is included for every client at no cost, and additional levels are available for a fee when your family wants more help.
How quickly can home care start?
We schedule an in-home visit within 24 hours of your first contact. After that, we match a caregiver and build a care plan with you, and care often begins within the first week.
Do you offer 24-hour care?
Yes. We offer part-time, full-time and 24-hour care. Respite care in blocks of 12 or 24 hours is also available, so family caregivers can take the time they need to rest.
Will Medicaid, the VA or insurance pay for home care?
It may. We can provide services under Pennsylvania's ODP and Act 150 waivers, Community Health Choices (AmeriHealth Caritas, PA Health & Wellness and UPMC), VA Aide and Attendant services, Area Agency on Aging Options In-Home services and Highmark transitional care for qualifying coverage. Long-term care insurance is considered based on the policy, and other services are self-pay.
Where can older adults in Monroeville find activities and support?
The Monroeville Senior Citizen Center offers clubs, fitness classes, health screenings and free bus trips for Monroeville and Pitcairn seniors. Allegheny County's SeniorLine connects older adults and family caregivers with county aging services and the Caregiver Support Program.
