Veterans Home Care
What Is In-Home Care for Veterans?
In-home care for Veterans includes a range of non-medical and medical services designed to help older adults live comfortably at home. Services may include:
- Personal care assistance (bathing, dressing, grooming)
- Companion care (social engagement, meal preparation, housekeeping)
- Medication reminders and health monitoring
- Mobility assistance to prevent falls and injuries
- Respite care for family caregivers
- Specialized care for Veterans with disabilities or chronic illnesses
These services help Veterans maintain their quality of life while relieving the burden on family caregivers.
Benefits of In-Home Care for Veterans
Choosing in-home care for Veterans offers several advantages, including:
- Personalized attention that promotes emotional and mental well-being: One-on-one support ensures a client receives individualized, responsive care.
- Familiar environment: A person can remain in their home, surrounded by their belongings and loved ones.
- Supported independence: Assistance with daily tasks allows a person to maintain control over their routines, exercise the freedom to make decisions regarding the care they need and want day to day and most importantly – stay safe at home.
- Reduced fall risk & hospitalizations: Caregivers provide mobility support and ensure the home environment stays safe and well maintained.
- Peace of mind for families: Knowing a loved one is receiving professional care relieves stress, brings comfort and provides needed respite for family members. With our Family Portal, clients/family members can view schedules, caregiver assignments and completed care logs, which allows for remote oversight of care at all times. Families can also communicate directly with the scheduling team in a HIPAA secured environment.
With the right in-home care provider, Veterans in Pittsburgh, PA, can remain comfortably at home with freedom, dignity and respect.
Let’s Get Started
At Superior, our services are customized for each client’s unique needs. We consider ourselves partners with our clients; we work together to make living independently a viable long-term option. Each person has different challenges, needs and dreams. We strive to help each of our clients enjoy the highest quality of life while living in the setting of their choice.
Understanding the Veterans Aid and Attendance Pension Benefit
The Veterans Aid and Attendance (A&A) Pension Benefit is a financial assistance program that helps eligible Veterans cover the cost of in-home care. This benefit is available to Veterans and their surviving spouses who require help with daily activities.
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for the A&A Pension Benefit, Veterans must meet the following criteria:
- Military Service: Served at least 90 days of active duty, with at least one day during wartime.
- Medical Need: Require assistance with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, or eating.
- Financial Limitations: Meet specific income and asset requirements set by the VA.
- Honorary Discharge: Must have received an honorable or general discharge.
How to Apply
Applying for the A&A Pension Benefit can be complex, but Superior Home Care can recommend professionals and organizations that assist with the process.
- Gather Documentation: Proof of military service, medical evaluations, and financial records.
- Complete the Application: Submit VA Form 21-2680 along with supporting documents.
- Submit to the VA: Applications can be mailed or submitted online.
- Follow Up: VA processing times vary, so it’s important to track the application status.
Working with experienced professionals can simplify the application process and improve approval chances.
How Superior Home Care Supports Veterans
Superior Home Care in Pittsburgh, PA, is dedicated to providing exceptional care for Veterans. Services include:
- Comprehensive in-home care plans tailored to each Veteran’s needs.
- Collaboration with healthcare professionals to ensure holistic care.
- Respite care for family caregivers, providing temporary relief.
Through these services, Veterans receive the support they need to live safely and comfortably at home. Veterans and their families can rely on Superior Home Care for quality, professional care. Whether you need assistance with daily activities, or respite care, professional caregivers are ready to help.
How to Get Started with Superior Home Care
1. Call Our Office
Contact our team to discuss your loved one’s needs and determine the best care options.
2. Develop a Personalized Care Plan
We assess your senior’s unique requirements and create a customized care plan.
3. Meet Your Caregiver
We match your loved one with a trained and professional caregiver suited to their personality and needs.
4. Begin Services with Ongoing Support
Our team provides continuous monitoring and support to ensure high-quality care at all times.
About Superior Home Care
As a licensed Home Care provider by the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Superior Home Care can provide services under the following programs:
- Pennsylvania Department of Human Services for both the ODP Waiver and the Act 150/Attendant Care Waiver services
- VA to provide Aide and Attendant services
- PA Office of Long Term Living’s Community Health Choices Program (AmeriHealth Caritas, PA Health & Wellness, UPMC)
- SW-PA Area Agency on Aging to provide Options In-Home services
- Highmark Health Plan – for qualifying lines of coverage that provide hospital to home transitional care
- Other insurances (such as long-term care insurance) can be considered based on insurance policies
Services outside of the above programs can be provided on a self-pay basis.
At Superior, founded in 2002, our mission is to be way makers. We help those who come to us create a way of living, through our care and support, that enables them to truly live their best life.
Our Commitment to Clients:
- We will put you first and take the time needed to build and nurture a meaningful relationship with you.
- We will continually collaborate with you and your informal care network to ensure your care plan is always right for you.
- We will stay focused on doing those fewer, right things with exceptional attention and quality.
- We will stay responsive to your needs and accountable for delivering to you an optimal care experience.
Our Vision for the Future:
- Continuously improve our unique model of care based on the feedback and outcomes we achieve with each person we care for and support.
- Expand the impact we can make within the communities we serve and the Southwestern PA region by sharing our model of care and supporting the adoption of our best practices by other, like-focused providers of care.
At Superior, we share a passion for keeping our clients at home—safe, well and satisfied. Everything we do is centered on helping each of our clients to Live! at home.
