1st Care Home Health Services Of Pennsylvania

Allentown, PA Licensed 13+ years

Meet the Agency

1st Care Home Health Services Of Pennsylvania is a home care agency based in Allentown, Pennsylvania. They serve families in the surrounding area.

They are a non-medical personal care agency — not a medical home health agency. Caregivers help with everyday things like bathing, meals, and company. They don't give shots, change wound dressings, or do anything a nurse would do.

Licensing in Pennsylvania

In Pennsylvania, home care agencies are regulated by the Pennsylvania Department of Health. Every agency needs a Home Care Agency License to operate.

1st Care Home Health Services Of Pennsylvania

License number: 398211
Licensed since: 2013 (12 years)

What home care helps with

Home care agencies send trained caregivers to your home. They help your mom, dad, or loved one stay safe and comfortable without moving to a facility. Most caregivers help with:

•Bathing, dressing, and grooming
•Cooking meals and light housekeeping
•Medicine reminders
•Rides to doctor visits
•Company and conversation
•Giving family caregivers a break

How families pay for home care in Pennsylvania

Most families pay out of pocket. In the Allentown metro avg area, home care usually runs $30–$40 an hour.

Other ways to pay:

•Medicaid: Pennsylvania Medicaid may help pay for home care through the LIFE program or waiver services.
•Long-term care insurance: if your loved one bought a policy, it may cover home care. Call the insurance company to check.
•VA benefits: veterans and surviving spouses may qualify for help through Aid & Attendance.

Questions to ask before you pick

•How do you screen and train caregivers?
•What happens if my regular caregiver calls out?
•Who do I call at night or on weekends?
•Can we meet the caregiver before they start?
•How are caregivers supervised?

This overview is based on public records and state licensing info. Rules and program details can change. Always confirm with the Pennsylvania Department of Health before you sign up. Last reviewed May 2026.

Service Area & Location

Agency Headquarters

5000 West Tilghman St, Suite 200

Allentown, PA 18104

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Medicare Home Health Agency

This is a Medicare-certified home health agency providing medical services under a physician's plan of care. This is different from non-medical home care.

Skilled NursingPhysical TherapyOccupational TherapySpeech Therapy

Medical Social ServicesHome Health Aide

Care Programs & Services

Specialized Care Focus

This agency has indicated experience or specialized training in these areas:

Companionship
Post-Surgery Recovery
Post-Hospital Support
Rehab Support

Daily Support Services

Household & Companionship

Companionship
Light Housekeeping
Medication Reminders (Non-Clinical)

Recovery & Transitional

Post-Hospital Support
Post-Surgery Recovery
Care Coordination with Family
Rehab Support (Non-Clinical)
Stroke Recovery Support

Meet the Agency

Licensing in Pennsylvania

What home care helps with

How families pay for home care in Pennsylvania

Questions to ask before you pick

Service Area & Location

Agency Headquarters

Medicare Home Health Agency

Care Programs & Services

Specialized Care Focus

Daily Support Services

Household & Companionship

Recovery & Transitional

Meet the Agency

Licensing in Pennsylvania

What home care helps with

How families pay for home care in Pennsylvania

Questions to ask before you pick

Payment

Accepted Payment Methods

Licensing & Protections

LICENSED

State License Details

Medicare Quality Report

Safety & Prevention

Preventing Hospitalizations

Major Fall Prevention

Avoiding Repeat Hospital Stays

Patient Recovery & Independence

Walking & Mobility

Bed Mobility

Bathing Independence

Responsiveness & Communication

Speed of Starting Care

Health Info Shared with Doctors

Health Info Shared with Patient

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Agency Headquarters

Service Area & Location

Agency Headquarters

Ratings & Reviews

Overall Rating

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Medicare Home Health Agency

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Safety & Prevention

Preventing Hospitalizations

Major Fall Prevention

Avoiding Repeat Hospital Stays

Patient Recovery & Independence

Walking & Mobility

Bed Mobility

Bathing Independence

Responsiveness & Communication