Lower Burrell, PA senior services
The front door to senior services in Lower Burrell is the Area Agency on Aging for Westmoreland County: free information and referral, home-delivered meals, rides and in-home help under the Older Americans Act. Below: how to reach it, plus every Medicare-certified care option that serves Lower Burrell, from the public record.
Who to call first
Eldercare Locator
A free service of the U.S. Administration for Community Living. Give them "Lower Burrell, PA" or a zip code and they connect you to the Area Agency on Aging for Westmoreland County: information and referral, home-delivered meals, rides, caregiver support and an in-home needs assessment, all under the Older Americans Act.
Paying for care in Pennsylvania
Medicare pays for short-term skilled care: up to 100 days of nursing-home rehabilitation after a qualifying hospital stay, home health when a doctor certifies the need, and hospice in full. Medicaid, Pennsylvania's Medicaid program, pays for long-term nursing home care once assets are spent down and, through home and community-based services waivers, for some help at home. The Area Agency on Aging and the state's SHIP Medicare counselors (free, through the Eldercare Locator) explain which applies.
Care options serving Lower Burrell
Staying at home in Lower Burrell
Most people would rather stay home. What makes that possible in Lower Burrell: the local aging agency, in-home help, Medicare home health, home modification programs and technology that keeps family in the loop between visits.
Common questions
Who do I call first for help for an older adult in Lower Burrell?
Call the Eldercare Locator at 1-800-677-1116 (a free service of the U.S. Administration for Community Living), which connects you to the Area Agency on Aging for Lower Burrell. The Area Agency on Aging does information and referral, arranges home-delivered meals, rides and in-home help under the Older Americans Act, and can explain how Medicaid home and community-based services work in Pennsylvania.
How many nursing homes serve Lower Burrell?
17 Medicare-certified nursing homes are within 12 miles of Lower Burrell. Each is listed on this site with its CMS star ratings, bed count, ownership, staffing turnover and inspection date from Care Compare.
Does Medicare pay for home health care in Lower Burrell?
Yes, when a doctor certifies that the person is homebound and needs skilled nursing or therapy. Medicare covers it in full, and you may choose any of the 44 Medicare-certified home health agencies that serve Lower Burrell. Non-medical home care (companions, homemakers) is a separate, mostly private-pay service.
What does hospice cost in Lower Burrell?
The Medicare hospice benefit covers hospice care in full, including medications and equipment for the terminal illness, usually at home. 37 Medicare-certified hospices serve Lower Burrell. Medicaid and most private insurance also cover hospice.
How should I read the CMS star ratings?
Look at the health inspection rating and the staffing rating before the overall rating; the quality-measure rating is self-reported by the facility. Read the latest inspection report on Medicare Care Compare before visiting, and visit unannounced at a mealtime.