Personal Care Services in Philadelphia & Bucks County, PA

Personal care from A-Team Home Care helps Philadelphia and Bucks County adults with the hands-on daily tasks that become difficult after surgery, stroke, or the progression of a chronic condition. Our caregivers assist with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, transfers, and safe mobility inside the home — tasks that family members are often not trained to perform safely and that clients prefer to receive from a professional rather than a relative. A-Team Home Care holds a Pennsylvania Home Care License, Medicare certification, and ACHC accreditation. Personal care referrals commonly come from discharge planners at Temple University Hospital, Jefferson Health (Torresdale and Bucks campuses), Penn Medicine, and Einstein Medical Center. Our caregivers work in Philadelphia and across Bucks County from our offices at 2751 N. 5th Street, Philadelphia, and 2 Park Lane, Feasterville-Trevose. Call (215) 490-9994 to schedule a free in-home assessment.

What Personal Care Includes

A-Team Home Care personal care covers all activities of daily living (ADLs) that a client needs help completing safely and with dignity:

• Bathing and showering — sponge baths, tub transfers, shower chair assistance, skin inspection for pressure injuries
• Dressing and grooming — selection and donning of clothing, hair care, shaving, nail care, oral hygiene
• Toileting and continence care — safe transfer to and from toilet, assistance with incontinence products, skin care
• Transfers and positioning — bed-to-wheelchair, wheelchair-to-chair, and stand-pivot transfers using proper body mechanics; repositioning for pressure relief
• Mobility assistance — ambulation with walker or cane, fall prevention inside the home, stair navigation where appropriate
• Feeding assistance — meal setup, hand-over-hand guidance, and adaptive utensil support for clients with tremor, weakness, or dysphagia
• Medication reminders — reminding clients to take pre-poured medications on schedule (caregivers do not administer medications)

Who Benefits from Personal Care

Personal care is appropriate when a person needs physical help with daily self-care tasks but does not require around-the-clock supervision. Common situations we serve in Philadelphia and Bucks County include:

• Post-surgical recovery — hip replacement, knee replacement, cardiac surgery, or abdominal surgery requiring limited weight-bearing or restricted range of motion during recovery
• Stroke and neurological conditions — one-sided weakness (hemiplegia), Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, or ALS affecting movement and self-care ability
• Fall risk and balance disorders — clients with vestibular disorders, peripheral neuropathy, or history of falls who need a caregiver present during transfers and bathing
• Chronic illness and frailty — congestive heart failure, COPD, diabetes with complications, or general deconditioning that limits energy for self-care
• Post-hospitalization — clients returning home from Temple University Hospital, Jefferson Bucks Hospital, or St. Mary Medical Center who need help until strength and independence return

How A-Team Home Care Delivers Personal Care

Every personal care case begins with a free in-home assessment by an A-Team care coordinator. The coordinator documents the client’s functional status, home layout, fall hazards, and the family’s schedule. From that assessment, the coordinator writes a care plan that specifies which tasks the caregiver will perform, how often, and in what sequence. The nursing supervisor reviews the care plan before the first shift.

Caregivers are matched to clients based on gender preference, language, schedule, and skill level. Pennsylvania requires every home care worker to pass a state criminal background check, FBI fingerprint clearance, and child abuse history clearance before entering any home. A-Team Home Care adds a federal exclusion check and annual TB screening. Our agency carries general liability and workers’ compensation insurance covering all active caregivers.

Care plans are updated whenever the client’s condition changes — after a hospitalization, after a change in medications, or at the request of the family or referring physician. Our coordinators are reachable 24 hours a day for active clients.

Frequently Asked Questions About Personal Care

What is the difference between personal care and companion care?

Personal care involves hands-on physical assistance with activities of daily living: bathing, dressing, toileting, transfers, and mobility. Companion care covers non-physical support: meal preparation, housekeeping, medication reminders, transportation, and social interaction. Many clients receive both types of help within a single caregiver visit, and A-Team Home Care coordinates both services in one care plan.

Does Medicare cover personal care at home?

Medicare covers skilled home health (nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy) ordered by a physician after a qualifying hospital stay. Personal care — bathing, dressing, and mobility assistance — is generally not covered by Medicare as a standalone service unless it accompanies a skilled service. Pennsylvania Medicaid (Community HealthChoices and OBRA waivers) covers personal care hours for eligible adults. A-Team Home Care’s intake coordinators review every client’s insurance and payer options before service starts.

How many hours of personal care does a family typically need?

Care hours depend entirely on the client’s needs and family situation. Some Philadelphia and Bucks County families need two to four hours each morning for the bathing and dressing routine, then no additional hours that day. Others need a caregiver for six to eight hours to cover the full morning routine, midday meals, and afternoon activities. A-Team Home Care provides a written care plan and rate sheet at the in-home assessment so families can plan without surprises.

Can a personal care caregiver help after a hip replacement?

Yes. Post-surgical personal care is one of the most common referral types we receive from discharge planners at Jefferson Bucks Hospital, Temple University Hospital, and Penn Medicine hospitals. Our caregivers assist with bathing within weight-bearing restrictions, safe transfers using the techniques recommended by the surgical team, dressing with adaptive equipment such as long-handled shoe horns and sock aids, and transportation to follow-up appointments.

Contact A-Team Home Care for Personal Care Services

Call (215) 490-9994 or email service@ateampa.com to schedule a free in-home personal care assessment anywhere in Philadelphia or Bucks County. Hospital discharge coordinators can also reach our intake team directly at the same number for same-day starts. There is no obligation and no charge for the assessment. Call now to get started.

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