Nursing Homes, Personal Care Homes and Supportive Living

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This section of PALawHelp.org has information and
resources about Nursing Homes, Personal Care Homes
and Supportive Living in Pennsylvania.

• COMPASS - Apply for Public Benefits and Services from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

  Pennsylvania residents can apply for a variety of programs, including public assistance, food stamps, health care coverage, energy assistance and other social service programs at this site Content Detail

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  Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Application for Social Services (COMPASS)

• PA Health Law Project Toll-Free Helpline - Call: 1-800-274-3258

  The PA Health Law Project provides free legal services and advocacy to Pennsylvanians having trouble accessing publicly funded health care coverage or services. For assistance, call the PHLP Helpline at 1-800-274-3258 or 1-866-236-6310 TTY or e-mail the PHLP at staff@phlp.org. Information from the PHLP is also available online at www.phlp.org. Read More

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  Pennsylvania Health Law Project

• Medical Assistance Financial Eligibility Application for Long-Term Care Supports and Services

  Application for a determination of financial eligibility for long term care facilities. (PA 600-L Form) The person who needs help to pay for nursing facility care, or someone acting on his behalf, may complete the form. Read More

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  Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare

• Eldercare Locator

  The Eldercare Locator connects older Americans and their caregivers with sources of information on senior services. The service links those who need assistance with state and local area agencies on aging and community-based organizations that serve older adults and their caregivers. Content Detail

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  U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

• Nursing Home Compare

  Online tool to provide detailed information about the past performance of every Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in the country. Content Detail

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  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

• Personal Care Homes in Pennsylvania: A Guide for Advocates

  Information on Personal Care Homes in Pennsylvania. Content Detail

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  Pennsylvania Health Law Project

• Home and Community Based Services

  Information on Home and Community Based Services that provide eligible individuals with disabilities or chronic health care needs with the care, supports, and services they need to remain at home and to age in place. Content Detail

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  Pennsylvania Health Law Project

• HCBS (Home and Community Based Services) Waiver Appeal Factsheet

  Information on what can you do if you don't agree with a decision made about your Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Waiver Program and/or services. Content Detail

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  Pennsylvania Health Law Project

• Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Waiver Programs: A Manual for Consumers and Advocates in Southwestern PA

  This manual focuses on the Waiver programs currently available in Southwestern PA to adults with physical, sensory, and/or developmental disabilities; however, basic information about all the Waivers available in Southwestern PA is included. Content Detail

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  Pennsylvania Health Law Project

• Long Term Care Resources and Publications

  Resources and publications for Long Term Care and Services. Content Detail

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  Pennsylvania Health Law Project

• What are your Rights in the Home & Community Based Services (HCBS) Waiver Programs Service Plan Development Process?

  Fact sheet outlining your rights in the Home & Community Based Services (HCBS) Waiver Programs Service Plan Development Process. Content Detail

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  Pennsylvania Health Law Project

• How to Appeal Welfare Notices

  Information for welfare recipients on how to appeal notices received from the Department of Public Welfare Content Detail

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  Community Legal Services

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  Spanish / Español

• Benefits Check Up for Seniors (55+)

  BenefitsCheckUp is a comprehensive online service to screen for federal, state and some local private and public benefits for older adults (ages 55 and over). BenefitsCheckUp also provides a detailed description of the programs, including the local addresses and phone numbers where to apply. Content Detail

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  National Council on the Aging

• Nursing Home Checklist [PDF]

  A checklist that helps you evaluate nursing homes. Content Detail

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  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

• SeniorLAW Helpline - 877 PA SR LAW (1-877-727-7529)

  The statewide toll-free SeniorLAW Helpline - 877 PA SR LAW (877-727-7529) - provides free legal advice, information and referrals by telephone for all Pennsylvania seniors 60 and over. Read More

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  SeniorLAW Center (Philadelphia)