Personal Care in the Greater Philadelphia area
New Life Agency's trained in-home caregivers in the Greater Philadelphia area provide compassionate personal care assistance that helps seniors and individuals with disabilities maintain dignity, safety, and independence in their own home.
What Is Personal Care in the Greater Philadelphia area?
Personal care refers to non-medical, hands-on assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs). Greater Philadelphia area seniors and individuals with disabilities who need help with bathing, grooming, dressing, or meal preparation can remain safely at home with the support of a trained personal care aide from New Life Agency.
Our Greater Philadelphia area personal care aides are carefully selected, thoroughly background-checked, and trained to provide respectful, dignified care. They understand that receiving personal care can feel vulnerable — and they approach every interaction with sensitivity and professionalism.
Personal care is often combined with skilled nursing or therapy services as part of a comprehensive home care plan. For individuals with Alzheimer's or dementia, our caregivers are trained to handle the unique behavioral and cognitive challenges associated with memory loss.
Who Needs Personal Care in the Greater Philadelphia area?
- Seniors who are no longer safe bathing or dressing independently
- Individuals recovering from surgery or a fall
- People with progressive conditions like Parkinson's or MS
- Individuals with Alzheimer's or dementia who need structured daily routines
Our Greater Philadelphia area Personal Care Aides
- Background-checked and verified
- Trained in personal care and ADL assistance
- Experienced with dementia and cognitive decline
- Compassionate, patient, and professional
- Supervised by licensed clinical staff
- Matched to your loved one's personality and routine
Frequently Asked Questions — Personal Care in the Greater Philadelphia area
What does personal care include in the Greater Philadelphia area?
Personal care in the Greater Philadelphia area includes bathing, grooming, dressing, oral hygiene, meal preparation, light housekeeping, medication reminders, companionship, and transportation assistance. These are non-medical services focused on maintaining safety and dignity at home.
What is the difference between personal care and skilled nursing?
Personal care aides assist with daily living activities, while skilled nurses provide clinical services like wound care, medication administration, and health monitoring. New Life Agency provides both — often as part of one coordinated care plan.
How many hours of personal care can I receive in the Greater Philadelphia area?
Hours of personal care depend on your needs and insurance coverage. Services range from a few hours per week to live-in daily care. Our team works with your physician and insurance to authorize the appropriate level of care.
Does insurance cover personal care in the Greater Philadelphia area?
Personal care may be covered by Pennsylvania Medicaid, Medicare Advantage plans, long-term care insurance, and Veterans' benefits. Our team helps families understand and maximize their benefits. Call (215) 947-8220 for a free consultation.
Are your Greater Philadelphia area personal care aides background-checked?
Yes — every New Life Agency aide passes a full Pennsylvania criminal background check, elder abuse registry check, and OIG exclusion check before working with any client. All aides are supervised by a licensed nurse.