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Personal Care at Home — Greater Philadelphia & Bucks County

When a loved one needs hands-on help with bathing, dressing, mobility, or other activities of daily living — but doesn't need a nursing facility — A-Team Home Care lets them stay safely at home. ACHC-accredited. RN-supervised. Medicaid CHC, Medicare, VetAssist, and private pay.

Family Caregiver Program

Already Providing Personal Care? You Can Get Paid For It.

If you're an adult family member already bathing, dressing, or helping mom or dad with daily living for a loved one on Pennsylvania Medicaid — you may qualify to be paid as a Direct Care Worker.

PA Community HealthChoices State DCW training included Bi-weekly pay Spouses & POA holders excluded by state rule
See If You Qualify → Free · No obligation · 2-minute eligibility check

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What A-Team Personal Care Includes

Hands-on help with the activities of daily living — delivered by a trained home health aide, supervised by a registered nurse.

Bathing & Grooming

Safe, dignified bathing — bath, shower, sponge bath — plus shaving, hair, and oral care.

Dressing & Toileting

Help getting dressed, using the bathroom, and managing incontinence supplies with dignity.

Mobility & Transfers

Safe transfers in and out of bed, chair, or wheelchair. Walking assistance and fall prevention.

Meals & Feeding

Meal preparation, dietary support, and feeding assistance for clients who need help eating.

Medication Reminders

Reminders to take medications on schedule (administration is reserved for skilled nursing).

Light Housekeeping

Tidying, laundry, dishwashing, and basic home upkeep so the living space stays safe.

Transportation

Rides to medical appointments, the pharmacy, and errands when caregiver schedule allows.

Companionship

Conversation, social engagement, reading aloud — because isolation is its own health risk.

Who Personal Care Is For

4 Families Who Most Often Call A-Team for Personal Care

Most A-Team personal care clients fall into one of these four situations.

Aging parent who can't safely bathe alone anymore

The bathroom is the highest-fall-risk room in the home. When mom or dad can no longer safely get in and out of the shower, that's the moment most families call. A-Team's home health aide handles bathing safely — and the client gets to stay in their own home.

Adult child who's burning out from full-time caregiving

If you've been doing the bathing, the dressing, the bathroom trips yourself for months — A-Team can take that piece off your plate (or pay you to do it through the Family Caregiver Program). Your relationship with your loved one shouldn't be defined by exhaustion.

Spouse caring for a husband or wife post-stroke or post-surgery

After a hospital discharge, the spouse becomes the default caregiver overnight. That's not sustainable. A-Team can come in for the morning routine — or 24-hour live-in care if needed — so the spouse doesn't break down too.

Adult with a developmental disability staying with family

For adults with developmental disabilities living at home, personal care provides the consistent, trained support they deserve, and gives parents a reliable backbone. A-Team aides are trained for this population and supervised by an RN.

A-Team Home Care personal care — hands-on help with activities of daily living for Bucks County and Greater Philadelphia families
A-Team personal care · Hands-on, dignified, RN-supervised
How It Works

How A-Team Personal Care Works

From your first phone call to your first scheduled shift — typically 24 to 48 hours.

Free Phone Consultation

Call (215) 490-9994. We'll listen, ask about your loved one's needs, and explain coverage options — Medicaid CHC, Medicare, private pay, VetAssist.

In-Home RN Assessment

A registered nurse comes to the home, meets your loved one, and writes a care plan around their actual needs. No charge. No obligation.

Caregiver Match

A-Team matches a state-trained home health aide by location, language preference (English, Spanish, Russian, Ukrainian), and care needs.

Care Begins

First shift starts within 24 to 48 hours. Your RN supervisor stays involved as needs change. Care plan adjusts with the client.

A-Team in Action

See How A-Team Personal Care Works in the Home

A 90-second look at why Greater Philadelphia and Bucks County families trust A-Team with the daily routine.

A-Team Home Care · Greater Philadelphia & Bucks County · 90-second overview

A-Team Home Care team — Family Caregiver Program in Bucks County and Greater Philadelphia

Already Doing the Personal Care Yourself?

If you're an adult family member already providing the bath, the dressing, the bathroom trips for a parent, sibling, or adult child on Pennsylvania Medicaid — you may qualify to be paid for that care as a Direct Care Worker through A-Team's Family Caregiver Program. Spouses and POA holders are excluded by state rule.

See If You Qualify →
Quick Reference · 4 Tabs

Personal Care at Home — Service Snapshot

Everything a family member, hospital discharge planner, or referral partner needs to know about A-Team personal care — at a glance.

TermDefinition · Reference
Personal CareNon-medical hands-on assistance with bathing, dressing, grooming, mobility, and transfers — delivered by a trained home health aide. Learn more
Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)The six fundamental self-care tasks (bathing, dressing, eating, toileting, transferring, continence) used to assess independence. Learn more
Home Health Aide (HHA)State-trained, RN-supervised caregiver who provides personal care under a written care plan. A-Team HHAs complete state-approved training plus internal competency testing.
RN Care PlanIndividualized written plan developed by a Registered Nurse before care begins — defines tasks, schedule, supervision frequency, and clinical goals.
ACHC AccreditationAccreditation Commission for Health Care — independent third-party validation of clinical, operational, and patient-safety standards. achc.org
Aging in PlaceThe ability to live in one's home safely, independently, and comfortably regardless of age or ability — the goal personal care supports. Learn more
TaskWhat A-Team Personal Care Includes
Bathing & HygieneBed bath, shower, sponge bath, oral care, denture care, hair washing, nail care
Dressing & GroomingClothing selection, dressing assistance, shaving, light makeup, hairstyling
Toileting & IncontinenceBathroom transfers, peri-care, brief changes, catheter care (with RN training), bowel program support
Mobility & TransfersBed-to-chair, chair-to-walker, fall-prevention assistance, gait belt use, range-of-motion exercises
Meal Preparation & FeedingMeal planning, cooking, feeding assistance, hydration tracking, dietary restrictions (low sodium, diabetic, soft texture)
Medication RemindersVerbal cues, opening packaging, observation — RN delegation required for hands-on med administration
Light HousekeepingClient's room, laundry, linen change, dishes after meals — focused on the client's living space
Companion ActivitiesConversation, reading aloud, walks, playing cards, life-story conversation
AudienceWhen Personal Care Is the Right Fit
Adult Child of Aging ParentMom or Dad needs help bathing, dressing, or getting around — but doesn't want to leave home or move to a facility
Spouse CaregiverYou're caring for your husband or wife and need a few hours of professional help to rest, run errands, or work
Hospital DischargeMedicare home health is ending after a hospitalization but the patient still needs daily personal care
Long-Distance FamilyOut-of-state family who needs trusted local eyes, hands, and reporting on a parent's daily wellness
Post-Surgery RecoveryHip, knee, or cardiac surgery — short-term personal care while strength returns
Living-with-Dementia FamilyEarly- to mid-stage dementia where personal hygiene and dressing have become unsafe alone
Payer / SourcePersonal Care Coverage Details
PA Medicaid (CHC)Pennsylvania Community HealthChoices via Keystone First, UPMC, and PA Health & Wellness — fully covers personal care for eligible adults
Medicare Part AHome health aide visits when the patient is also receiving skilled nursing or therapy and is homebound — short-term only
Long-Term Care InsuranceMost policies reimburse personal care · A-Team intake handles verification, claim submission, and care logs
VetAssist (VA Aid & Attendance)Wartime veterans & surviving spouses — A-Team is an authorized VetAssist provider
JFCS EnrollmentJewish Family and Children's Service partnership — open to all faiths · sliding fee available
Family Caregiver ProgramAdult family members (not spouses or POA holders) can be paid as Direct Care Workers if loved one is on PA Medicaid
Private PayAvailable · rate provided at free in-home assessment · no long-term contract
Why A-Team for Personal Care

Why Greater Philadelphia & Bucks Families Choose A-Team for Personal Care

Hospital-grade accreditation, state-trained caregivers, and the same RN-supervised standard delivered to every client.

ACHC Accredited

Same hospital-grade home-health standard — applied to every personal care client, every shift.

State-Trained Aides

Every A-Team home health aide completes Pennsylvania-state Direct Care Worker training before the first shift.

RN-Supervised Care Plans

Every client gets a registered-nurse home assessment, written care plan, and ongoing oversight.

PA Medicaid CHC In-Network

In-network with all three Pennsylvania CHC plans: Keystone First, UPMC, and PA Health & Wellness.

Medicare Certified

For clients who qualify for Medicare-skilled home health that includes personal care components.

VetAssist Provider

Authorized VetAssist provider for VA Aid & Attendance benefit support — wartime veterans and surviving spouses.

American Multilingual Staff

Local Americans who speak English, Spanish, Russian, or Ukrainian. Clients matched by language preference.

24–48 Hour Match

Most personal care clients are matched with a caregiver within 24 to 48 hours of the first call.

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Personal Care FAQ

The most common questions Greater Philadelphia and Bucks County families ask before starting personal care.

What is personal care at home?
Personal care at home is hands-on assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) — bathing, dressing, grooming, mobility, transfers, toileting, feeding, and medication reminders — delivered in the client's own home by a trained home health aide. Personal care is non-medical (it doesn't include nursing tasks like wound care or IV administration), but it's delivered under RN-supervised care plans at A-Team.
What's the difference between personal care and companion care?
Personal care includes hands-on physical assistance — bathing, dressing, transfers — that requires a trained home health aide. Companion care is non-hands-on support — conversation, light housekeeping, errands, social engagement — for clients who don't need physical assistance but shouldn't be alone all day. Many A-Team clients receive both: personal care in the morning for the bath and dressing, then companion care during the day.
Does Medicaid cover personal care in Pennsylvania?
Yes. Pennsylvania Community HealthChoices (CHC) Medicaid covers personal care services for eligible adults age 21+. A-Team is in-network with all three CHC plans: Keystone First CHC, UPMC CHC, and PA Health & Wellness CHC. We also accept private pay, long-term care insurance, VA Aid & Attendance via VetAssist, and Medicare for skilled home health that includes personal care.
How fast can A-Team start personal care?
A-Team typically places a qualified home health aide in your home within 24 to 48 hours of your initial call. Process: free in-home RN assessment, written care plan, caregiver match by location and language preference, then care begins.
Can a family member be paid to provide personal care?
Yes — through A-Team's Family Caregiver Program. Adult family members (other than spouses or anyone holding power of attorney) can be paid as Direct Care Workers through PA Community HealthChoices, the PCA Philadelphia OPTIONS Program, or JFCS enrollment. All paid family caregivers complete state-provided DCW training before the first shift. Family Caregiver Program →
Are A-Team's personal care aides trained and supervised?
Yes. Every A-Team home health aide completes Pennsylvania state-provided Direct Care Worker (DCW) training before delivering care. Care plans are written and supervised by a registered nurse. Aides receive ongoing supervision, in-service training, and oversight as the client's needs change. A-Team is ACHC-accredited, PA-licensed, and Medicare-certified.
Where does A-Team provide personal care?
A-Team provides personal care across Greater Philadelphia and the four surrounding counties: Philadelphia, Bucks, Montgomery, Delaware, and Chester. Two offices: Philadelphia (2751 N. 5th Street) and Feasterville-Trevose (2 Park Lane, Suite 106).

Two Offices · Five Counties

Personal care available across Greater Philadelphia and Bucks. Local intake, local care coordinators, local supervision.

A-Team — Philadelphia

2751 N. 5th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19133
(215) 490-9994

A-Team — Bucks County

2 Park Lane, Suite 106
Feasterville-Trevose, PA 19053
(215) 490-9994

Medical disclaimer: The information on this page is general guidance about home care services. It is not medical advice and is not a substitute for consultation with your physician, nurse, or licensed care coordinator. A-Team Home Care's clinical decisions are made by RN-supervised care teams under physician orders where applicable. Always consult your healthcare provider for advice specific to you or your loved one's medical situation. ACHC-accredited · PA Department of Health licensed · Medicare-certified.

Contact Us

Call us today at (215) 490-9994 to book a free in-home consultation with a member of our dedicated staff and discover all the ways A-Team Home Care can support you or your loved ones.

Irina Rabovetsky, CEO of A-Team Home Care

Irina Rabovetsky

CEO, A-Team Home Care

Our team is here to listen, answer your questions, and help you build the right care plan for your loved one — whether you need care now or are just exploring options.

Personal Care That Keeps Your Loved One At Home.

ACHC-accredited. RN-supervised. PA Medicaid CHC, Medicare, VetAssist, and private pay. Most clients matched with a home health aide in 24 to 48 hours.