South Central · Pennsylvania
Home Care in Fulton County, PA
Fulton County is the smallest and most rural county we serve, with about 14,500 residents spread along the Maryland line between the Tuscarora and Sideling Hill ridges, and nearly 23 percent of them are 65 or older. It's Your Home Care provides licensed, non-medical in-home care throughout the county, with a dedicated page for McConnellsburg.
Why Fulton County families call us
With about 14,500 residents, Fulton County has fewer people than a single Harrisburg suburb, and almost a quarter of them are over 65. There is one hospital, one main road through the county seat, and long stretches of farmland and forest between McConnellsburg, Fort Littleton and Hustontown to the north and Needmore and Warfordsburg near the Maryland line. Adult children have often moved to Chambersburg, Hagerstown or farther away for work, and the parent who stayed is managing a large property alone.
That is the situation we hear most: a parent who is fiercely independent, a family that is stretched thin, and very few local options. We cannot promise the same short-notice flexibility here that we offer in Harrisburg, but we can offer something Fulton County families value more: a consistent caregiver on a dependable schedule, a care plan in writing, and an agency that answers the phone.
How care starts in Fulton County
- Call (717) 695-2704. We will ask where in the county you are and what schedule you have in mind, and we will tell you honestly what we can staff.
- in-home consultation at the home.
- A written care plan outlining the schedule and support before care begins.
- Caregiver introduction, with an emphasis on continuity: the same person on the same days.
- Ongoing check-ins with the family and an on-call line for active clients.
Care situations we see most often in Fulton County
- A parent on a farm or rural property outside McConnellsburg whose children live an hour or more away and want scheduled weekday visits for meals, housekeeping and medication reminders.
- A spouse caring for a partner with dementia who needs a regular block of respite each week.
- Discharges from Fulton County Medical Center, or from larger hospitals in Chambersburg and Hagerstown, where someone needs to be home for the first nights.
- Veterans and surviving spouses exploring VA Aid and Attendance to help pay for care.
- Older adults working with the Huntingdon-Bedford-Fulton AAA on an OPTIONS plan who need a licensed provider to deliver the hours.
Fulton County’s hospital
Fulton County Medical Center in McConnellsburg is a critical access hospital with its own home health and hospice services for physician-ordered skilled care. We are a non-medical agency and complement, rather than replace, those services: we provide the everyday help that keeps a person safe and comfortable between skilled visits.
Communities we serve in Fulton County
Our caregivers cover McConnellsburg and the surrounding boroughs and townships, including:
- McConnellsburg
- Needmore
- Warfordsburg
- Fort Littleton
- Hustontown
- Harrisonville
- Big Cove Tannery
- Burnt Cabins
- Crystal Spring
- Wells Tannery
Looking for a specific town? See our city pages for McConnellsburg.
Coming home from the hospital in Fulton County
Many families call us the day a discharge planner says "someone needs to be home with them." We regularly support clients returning from Fulton County Medical Center (McConnellsburg). Tell us the expected discharge date and we will try to have a caregiver ready for the first day home, help with the transition (getting settled, meals, medication reminders per the discharge instructions, and follow-up appointment logistics), and coordinate with any home health nurses or therapists the physician has ordered. We provide non-medical support; skilled services come from the home health agency your doctor chooses.
Paying for home care in Fulton County
- Long-term care insurance. We provide the care plan, daily notes, and itemized invoices most carriers require. How LTC insurance claims work.
- VA benefits. Aid and Attendance and Housebound pension add-ons can support care at home for eligible veterans and surviving spouses.
- OPTIONS program (age 60+). Contact the Huntingdon-Bedford-Fulton Area Agency on Aging at (814) 623-8148 or online.
- Medicaid and state programs. Community HealthChoices (CHC) waiver, OBRA waiver, and the Act 150 Program. We are an enrolled provider; you have the right to choose any willing and qualified provider, so you can ask your service coordinator for It's Your Home Care by name.
Read the full guide: How to pay for home care in Pennsylvania.
Local resources for Fulton County families
- Huntingdon-Bedford-Fulton Area Agency on Aging · (814) 623-8148 — Three-county Area Agency on Aging: OPTIONS intake, Caregiver Support Program, senior centers and the long-term care ombudsman.
- Fulton County Medical Center — The county's hospital, in McConnellsburg, with its own home health and hospice services for physician-ordered skilled care.
- PA Link to Aging and Disability Resources · 1-800-753-8827 — Statewide help line for aging and disability services.
- Independent Enrollment Broker (Community HealthChoices) · 1-877-550-4227 — Begins Medicaid waiver eligibility for personal assistance services.
Situations we help Fulton County families with
After a fall
A fall changes everything in a day. Whether it ended in the ER or just a scare on the kitchen floor, the question is the same: how do we keep this from happening again without taking away their independence?
Coming home from the hospital
The hospital wants the bed. The discharge planner says someone needs to be home. You have a job, kids, and maybe a two-hour drive. This is the situation we are built for.
Dementia and memory loss
The repeated questions. The stove left on. The night you found the front door open. You want to keep them home, and you are starting to wonder how much longer you can.
You need a break (respite)
You have not slept through the night in months. You have canceled your own doctor's appointments twice. You love them and you are running on empty. Respite is not giving up; it is how you keep going.
Long-distance family
You call every day. You visit when you can. But the weekly drive is not enough anymore, and every unanswered phone call sends your stomach through the floor. You need someone local you can trust.
They refuse help
"I don't need a babysitter." You have heard it a dozen times. Meanwhile the fridge is empty, the pill bottles are a mess, and you are lying awake. There is a way through this, and it usually starts smaller than you think.
What families say
“I am very thankful for this nursing company. They have treated me very well. Cassandra is the lady who gets the nurses and has done very well by me. Michael is the owner of the company, and how many owners of a company will call you on a Sunday afternoon when they are having problems getting you a nurse and apologize? I don’t know of any, and I’ve been getting nursing care for years. This is the first time I’ve ever gotten an apology from an owner because the nurse missed the shift. Well, if you need kind care, call these people.”
Debbie H.
"The support I received from It's Your Home Care was life-changing. They not only cared for my physical health but also provided emotional support that helped me through tough times."
Eleanor, 83, Cumberland County
"I trust the It's Your Home Care staff completely. Their reliability and dedication to care is evident in everything they do. Love you guys!"
Frances Guerrero, Lancaster, PA
Testimonials reflect the individual experiences of clients or family members who gave permission to share them; experiences vary.
Questions Fulton County families ask us
Are there really home care agencies that serve Fulton County?
How does the Area Agency on Aging work in Fulton County?
Can you help after a stay at Fulton County Medical Center?
Do you serve the southern end of the county, toward Warfordsburg and Needmore?
How is care paid for in Fulton County?
Sources
- Fulton County, PA — ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates — U.S. Census Bureau via Census Reporter
- Apply for the OPTIONS Program — Pennsylvania Department of Aging
This article is general information for Pennsylvania families and is not medical, legal, financial, or insurance advice. It's Your Home Care is a non-medical home care agency licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Health; we do not provide skilled nursing or medical services. Program rules and eligibility change; confirm details with the agency or program named, your physician, or a qualified advisor before making decisions.
Talk to a care coordinator who knows Fulton County
Tell us what is happening at home. We will explain your options, including what private pay, long-term care insurance, VA benefits, and Pennsylvania waiver programs may cover, and schedule an in-home care consultation when you are ready.