Philadelphia, PA · ACHC-Accredited · Locally Owned

Help at Home in Philadelphia

A-Team Home Care provides in-home help for older adults, veterans, and people with disabilities across Philadelphia and Bucks County. Medicaid CHC, Medicare, VetAssist, and private pay accepted.

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  • ✓ ACHC Accredited Agency
  • ✓ Medicaid CHC · Medicare · VetAssist
  • ✓ RN Director of Nursing oversight
  • ✓ Two offices · Philadelphia & Bucks County
  • ✓ 24-Hour & Live-In care available

Melinda Piechoski, RN — Director of Nursing, A-Team Home Care

Melinda Piechoski, RN
Director of Nursing · PA License RN641214 · 40+ years clinical experience
RN Director of Nursing · May 2026

A-Team Home Care provides in-home help for older adults, veterans, and people with disabilities across Philadelphia and Bucks County. We are locally owned, ACHC accredited, and accept Medicaid Community HealthChoices, Medicare, VetAssist, long-term care insurance, and private pay. Call (215) 490-9994 to start.

This page serves two kinds of readers. The first is someone searching for Help at Home Inc. — the national Medicaid-only chain. The second is a family member looking for actual help at home for a parent in Philadelphia. Both groups get clear answers below.

In-Home Services · Greater Philadelphia

Home Care Services A-Team Provides in Philadelphia

Non-medical and skilled support — delivered inside the home, supervised by a Registered Nurse.

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Personal Care

Bathing, dressing, toileting, grooming, and mobility assistance. 4 to 40+ hours per week based on assessed need and funding source.

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Companion Care

Conversation, supervision, meal prep, light housekeeping, and transportation to appointments — for independent adults who need daily check-ins.

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24-Hour & Live-In Care

Rotating caregiver shifts or one live-in aide for clients who cannot be safely left alone overnight. Common after hospital discharge.

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Dementia & Alzheimer’s Care

Caregivers trained in redirection and sundowning management, matched by experience. RN reviews every dementia care plan.

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Pediatric Home Care

In-home care for children with chronic conditions, developmental disabilities, or post-hospitalization recovery. RN-supervised intake and care plan included.

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Skilled Nursing

Wound care, medication administration, injections, catheter and ostomy care, and clinical assessments — ordered by physician, delivered by RN or LPN.

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Philadelphia · Bucks County

How to Pay for Home Care in Philadelphia

Most Philadelphia families have at least one option — often more. The right program depends on age, income, and veteran status.

Medicaid Community HealthChoices (CHC)

Pennsylvania’s CHC program covers personal care, companion care, and skilled nursing for adults 21+ who qualify. A-Team contracts with all three CHC plans: Keystone First, UPMC CHC, and PA Health & Wellness.

Medicare Home Health

Medicare covers skilled nursing, PT, OT, and speech therapy after a qualifying hospitalization or physician order. Medicare does not pay for long-term personal care. A-Team is Medicare-certified.

VA Aid & Attendance · VetAssist

Wartime veterans and surviving spouses may qualify for up to $2,229/month for in-home care. A-Team enrolls veterans through the VetAssist program and provides care during the VA claim process.

Long-Term Care Insurance & Private Pay

A-Team bills most LTC carriers directly — no out-of-pocket and wait for reimbursement. Private pay cases can typically start within 48–72 hours of intake.

OPTIONS Philadelphia (PCA)

The Philadelphia Corporation for Aging (PCA) OPTIONS program funds personal and companion care for income-eligible Philadelphia residents age 60+.

Paid Family Caregiver Program

In Pennsylvania, adult family members (not spouses) can be hired and paid as caregivers through CHC. A-Team handles all paperwork, training, and payroll enrollment — typically active within a few weeks.

Not the Same Company

Looking for Help at Home Inc.? Here’s the Difference

Help at Home Inc. is a separate national chain. A-Team is a local Philadelphia agency. Here’s how they differ.

Help at Home Inc.

National chain operating in 12 states, headquartered in Chicago. Serves clients primarily through Medicaid waiver programs only. Does not bill Medicare for home health. No VetAssist program. No 24-hour or live-in care listed as a service.

A-Team Home Care (Philadelphia)

Locally owned Philadelphia agency. Accepts Medicaid CHC (all 3 plans), Medicare, VetAssist for veterans, long-term care insurance, OPTIONS Philadelphia, and private pay. Provides 24-hour and live-in care. Two offices. RN Director of Nursing on every case. ACHC accredited. Not affiliated with Help at Home Inc.

Why A-Team Home Care

Why Philadelphia & Bucks County Families Choose A-Team

Accreditation, clinical oversight, and local accountability — on every case.

ACHC Accredited

Accreditation Commission for Health Care — hospital-grade standards applied to every home care client, every shift.

RN-Supervised Care Plans

Melinda Piechoski, RN (40+ years experience) reviews every intake assessment, signs off on care plans, and oversees field staff.

State-Trained Caregivers

Every A-Team aide completes Pennsylvania state Direct Care Worker training plus internal competency testing before the first shift.

All 3 Medicaid CHC Plans

In-network with Keystone First CHC, UPMC Community HealthChoices, and PA Health & Wellness — no gap in Medicaid coverage.

VetAssist Provider

Authorized VetAssist provider. A-Team starts care while the VA processes the Aid & Attendance claim — no waiting.

Multilingual Staff

English, Spanish, Russian, and Ukrainian. Clients matched by language preference at no extra cost.

Two Local Offices

Philadelphia (2751 N. 5th St) and Bucks County (Feasterville-Trevose). Same coordinator, both counties.

24–48 Hour Start

Private pay and LTC insurance cases matched and started within 24 to 48 hours of the initial call in most cases.

Inc. 5000 · 2025

Ranked among America’s fastest-growing private companies. Bucks Happening List Best Senior Care 6 years running.

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Quick Reference · 4 Tabs

Home Care in Philadelphia — Reference Guide

Terms, services, who qualifies, and how to pay — everything a family, hospital social worker, or referral partner needs at a glance.







Term Definition · Reference
Home Care Non-medical in-home assistance with daily living tasks — bathing, dressing, meals, and mobility — provided by a trained aide. Distinct from home health care, which requires skilled clinical services. Learn more
Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) The six core self-care tasks: bathing, dressing, toileting, transferring, continence, and eating. Need for help with 2+ ADLs typically qualifies a person for home care. Learn more
Home Health Aide (HHA) State-certified caregiver who provides personal care under a written RN care plan. A-Team HHAs complete PA state training plus internal competency testing.
Aging in Place Living safely and independently in one’s own home as one ages. Home care is the primary support mechanism for aging in place. Learn more
ACHC Accreditation Accreditation Commission for Health Care — independent third-party validation of clinical standards. A-Team is ACHC accredited. achc.org
Community HealthChoices (CHC) Pennsylvania’s Medicaid MLTSS program funding home care for qualifying adults 21+. A-Team contracts with all three CHC plans. PA DHS
Help at Home Inc. Separate national home care company (Chicago HQ, 12 states). Medicaid-only. Not affiliated with A-Team Home Care. Wikipedia
Service What A-Team Provides in Philadelphia
Personal Care Bathing, dressing, toileting, grooming, mobility, transfers — 4 to 40+ hrs/week based on assessed need
Companion Care Conversation, supervision, meal prep, light housekeeping, transportation — for clients who need check-ins but not hands-on physical care
24-Hour Home Care Rotating 8/12-hour caregiver shifts — continuous coverage for clients who cannot be left alone overnight
Live-In Care One caregiver residing in the home with scheduled sleep periods — for stable clients with moderate overnight needs
Dementia Care Caregivers trained in redirection, sundowning, behavioral cues — matched by prior dementia experience
Pediatric Care Children with chronic conditions, developmental disabilities, or post-hospitalization needs — clinically reviewed at intake
Skilled Nursing Wound care, injections, catheter/ostomy, medication admin — RN/LPN visits per physician order
Who When A-Team Is the Right Fit
Adult Child of Aging Parent Parent needs help with bathing, dressing, or getting around — A-Team provides a trained aide on a regular schedule
Family Searching for “Help at Home” You searched for Help at Home Inc. and want local options — if your loved one needs Medicare, VetAssist, 24-hour care, or private pay, A-Team is the right call
Wartime Veterans Veterans and surviving spouses may qualify for up to $2,229/month through VA Aid & Attendance — A-Team enrolls via VetAssist and provides care during the claim
Hospital Discharge Planner Patient needs personal care after Medicare home health ends — private pay/LTC insurance starts within 48–72 hours
Spouse Caregiver You’re caring for your partner and need relief hours — a companion or personal care aide a few days per week
Family Wanting to Be Paid CHC-enrolled clients can hire a family member (except spouse) as a paid caregiver — A-Team handles paperwork and payroll
Payment Source What It Covers · A-Team Eligibility
Medicaid CHC Pennsylvania Community HealthChoices — personal care, companion care, skilled nursing for adults 21+. A-Team accepts Keystone First, UPMC CHC, PA Health & Wellness.
Medicare Skilled home health (nursing, PT, OT, speech) after qualifying event. Does not pay for long-term personal care. A-Team is Medicare-certified.
VA Aid & Attendance Up to $2,229/month for wartime veterans and surviving spouses. Enrollment via VetAssist. A-Team provides care while VA processes claim.
LTC Insurance A-Team bills most carriers directly — no out-of-pocket and wait for reimbursement.
Private Pay Out-of-pocket. Can start within 48–72 hours of intake in most cases.
OPTIONS Philadelphia Philadelphia Corporation for Aging (PCA) program for income-eligible residents age 60+.

Frequently Asked Questions

The most common questions Philadelphia families ask before starting home care.

Is A-Team the same company as Help at Home Inc.?
No. A-Team Home Care is a locally owned Philadelphia agency, founded and operated in Pennsylvania. Help at Home Inc. is a separate national company headquartered in Chicago that operates in 12 states. The two companies are not affiliated, do not share ownership, and serve different client populations. A-Team accepts Medicare, VetAssist, 24-hour care, and multiple Medicaid plans — services Help at Home Inc. does not offer.
Does A-Team accept Medicare for home care in Philadelphia?
Yes, for Medicare-covered home health services — skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy — when ordered by a physician after a qualifying event such as a hospitalization. Medicare does not pay for long-term personal care (bathing, dressing, companionship), regardless of agency. A-Team is a Medicare-certified home health provider.
Can a veteran get VA-paid home care in Philadelphia?
Yes. Wartime veterans and surviving spouses may qualify for VA Aid & Attendance, a pension benefit that pays up to $2,229 per month toward in-home care. A-Team enrolls veterans through the VetAssist program and provides care while the VA processes the claim — no waiting period for care to start.
How quickly can A-Team start home care services in Philadelphia?
Private pay and long-term care insurance cases can typically start within 48 to 72 hours of intake. Medicaid CHC cases depend on the managed care plan authorization timeline — usually 1 to 2 weeks for a new enrollment. Medicare home health begins after physician orders are received. Urgent hospital discharges are prioritized.
What does 24-hour home care include?
24-hour home care covers continuous in-home support — either two to three caregivers rotating 8- or 12-hour shifts, or a live-in caregiver with scheduled sleep and break periods. It includes all personal care (bathing, dressing, toileting), meal preparation, medication reminders, overnight supervision, and mobility assistance. A-Team provides 24-hour care in Philadelphia and Bucks County.
Can a family member be paid to provide home care in Pennsylvania?
Yes. Through Pennsylvania’s Medicaid Community HealthChoices program, adult family members — adult children, grandchildren, siblings, nieces, nephews, and friends — can be hired and paid as caregivers. Spouses and legal guardians cannot. The care recipient must be enrolled in CHC and clinically approved. A-Team handles all paperwork, training, and payroll enrollment — typically active within a few weeks.

Two Offices · Greater Philadelphia

One care coordinator covers both counties — same team, same standards.

Philadelphia Office

2751 N. 5th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19133
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Serving: Philadelphia County, all ZIP codes

Bucks County Office

2 Park Ln #106
Feasterville-Trevose, PA 19053
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Serving: Bucks County — Bensalem, Levittown, Bristol, Doylestown, Newtown, Yardley

Also From A-Team Home Care

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Companion Care
24-Hour & Live-In
Alzheimer’s & Dementia
Pediatric Home Care
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Irina Rabovetsky

CEO, A-Team Home Care

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