Hart Home Health Care

09/04/2026

September has a way of making everything feel busier all at once. The kids are back in school, schedules tighten, and the mental load of keeping everything running grows heavier. For families also caring for an aging parent, this time of year can feel especially stretched.

Hart Home Health Care is here for the whole family, every season. Whether your loved one needs a few hours of companion care each week or more consistent daily support, we build a plan that fits your life. You do not have to choose between being there for your kids and being there for your parents.

08/30/2026

There are people in our community who wake up every morning without a visitor, without a familiar voice, without someone who truly sees them. A career in caregiving changes that.

When you join the Hart Home Health Care family, you are not just filling a role. You are becoming the best part of someone's day. If you have a heart for people and a desire to do work that genuinely matters, we want to hear from you.

08/28/2026

What will happen to my child when I am no longer here to care for them?

It's one of the hardest questions parents of adults with IDD face, and one of the most important to plan for early.

From special needs trusts to Medicaid waivers to building trust with outside caregivers, we walk through the steps families can take now to protect their loved one's future.

For parents of adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD), there is one question that often keeps them awake at night: What will happen to my child when I am no longer here to care for them?

08/25/2026

Caring for someone with dementia is one of the most tender and demanding things a family can take on. The days blur together, routines shift, and the person you love may not always recognize the moment. But they feel safety. They feel warmth.

They feel whether someone is truly present with them. At Hart Home Health Care, our dementia care is built on patience, presence, and the kind of connection that goes beyond memory. If your family is navigating this journey, you do not have to do it alone.

08/20/2026

Is it still safe for your elderly parent to live alone? The signs are not always obvious, and decline is often gradual.

From changes in hygiene to missed medications to unexplained bruises, we broke down 8 warning signs every family should know.

Read the full post on our blog.

For many older adults, staying in their own home is their top priority. It is where they feel most comfortable and independent. However, as adult children, it can be difficult to know when that independence crosses the l...

08/06/2026

Trying to figure out if Medicaid will pay for non-medical home care in Pennsylvania?

It depends on the waiver. CHC, OBRA, and Act 150 all cover personal care and daily living support at home, but each one serves a different situation. We broke down exactly who qualifies for what, so you can stop guessing and start getting answers.

If you're researching Medicaid waivers in Pennsylvania, you're probably trying to answer one practical question: will this actually pay for the kind of help my loved one needs at home, or does it just pay for a nursing f...

08/01/2026

Did you know that in Pennsylvania, you may be able to hire and get paid as a caregiver for a family member?

It's called participant-directed care, and it's available through Community HealthChoices (Services My Way), the OBRA Waiver, and Act 150. Instead of being assigned an aide, families can choose, hire, and manage their own caregiver, including adult children, siblings, and grandchildren.

Spouses generally can't be paid under these programs, but many other family relationships qualify. We broke down how the hiring process works, what it covers, and how to get started.

Share this with someone who's navigating caregiving decisions right now.

For many Pennsylvania families navigating Medicaid-funded home care, one of the most overlooked details is just how much control they actually have over who provides that care. Participant-directed care is built around e...

07/30/2026

When a loved one needs ongoing support, one of the biggest decisions a family faces is where that care should happen. Staying at home or moving to a facility both come with real tradeoffs, and the right choice depends on your family's specific situation.

Our latest blog breaks down how home care and institutional care compare in Pennsylvania, so you can make the decision with confidence instead of guesswork.

When a loved one needs ongoing support, whether due to aging, illness, disability, or recovery, one of the first and most important decisions a family faces is where that care should happen. For many Pennsylvania familie...

07/26/2026

July 26, 1990. The Americans with Disabilities Act became law and changed what was possible for millions of people across this country.

36 years later, that law is not just history. For the individuals Hart Home Health Care serves every single day across Southeastern Pennsylvania, it is the foundation that makes their daily lives, routines, and rights possible.

The right to live in their community. The right to work and participate. The right to be supported in ways that build independence rather than replace it. The right to dignity and respect in every interaction, every visit, every day.