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Home Care in Huntingdon County, PA
Huntingdon County is a large, mountainous county in the center of the state where about 22 percent of the roughly 44,000 residents are 65 or older. It's Your Home Care provides licensed, non-medical in-home care throughout the county, from Huntingdon borough and the Route 22 corridor to Mount Union, Orbisonia and the southern valleys.
Why Huntingdon County families call us
Huntingdon County has about 44,000 residents and one of the oldest age profiles in our service area, with roughly 22 percent over 65. Huntingdon borough, home to Juniata College, sits on the Juniata River along Route 22; Mount Union is downriver to the southeast; and the southern half of the county, around Orbisonia, Rockhill Furnace, Saltillo, Three Springs and Broad Top, is mountainous and sparsely populated. Raystown Lake draws visitors in summer, but for the rest of the year this is a quiet county where neighbors and family carry most of the load of caring for older adults.
Families who call us from Huntingdon County usually have already exhausted the informal options. A daughter in State College or Altoona has been driving over on weekends; a neighbor has been checking in; the church has been bringing meals. What is missing is a dependable weekday presence, and that is what we build the care plan around.
How care starts in Huntingdon County
- Call (717) 695-2704. Tell us the town and the schedule you are hoping for; 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 continuity as the goal.
- Ongoing check-ins and an on-call line for active clients.
Care situations we see most often in Huntingdon County
- A parent in Huntingdon or Alexandria whose children live in State College, Altoona or out of state and need scheduled weekday visits.
- A spouse in Mount Union caring alone for a partner with dementia who needs a regular block of respite.
- Discharges from Penn Highlands Huntingdon, or from larger hospitals in Altoona, State College or Hershey, where someone needs to be home for the first nights.
- Older adults in the southern valleys who want to stay on family land and need help with personal care and meals.
- Veterans and surviving spouses exploring VA Aid and Attendance.
Huntingdon County’s hospital
Penn Highlands Huntingdon, the former J.C. Blair Memorial Hospital, is the county’s hospital. Residents also travel to UPMC Altoona, Mount Nittany Medical Center in State College, and Penn State Health Hershey Medical Center for specialty care. We are a non-medical agency and coordinate with the home health and hospice providers those hospitals refer to.
Communities we serve in Huntingdon County
Our caregivers cover Huntingdon and the surrounding boroughs and townships, including:
- Huntingdon
- Mount Union
- Orbisonia
- Alexandria
- Petersburg
- Saltillo
- Shade Gap
- Three Springs
- Broad Top City
- Rockhill Furnace
- Mapleton
- Marklesburg
Coming home from the hospital in Huntingdon County
Many families call us the day a discharge planner says "someone needs to be home with them." We regularly support clients returning from Penn Highlands Huntingdon. 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 Huntingdon 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 Huntingdon 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.
- 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.
- Pennsylvania Department of Health home care complaint line · 1-866-826-3644 — State hotline for concerns about any licensed home care agency.
Situations we help Huntingdon 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 Huntingdon County families ask us
Do you serve Huntingdon County or Huntingdon Valley?
How does the Area Agency on Aging work here?
Can you help after a stay at Penn Highlands Huntingdon?
How far is Huntingdon from your office?
Do you serve the southern part of the county, around Orbisonia, Saltillo and Three Springs?
Sources
- Huntingdon 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 Huntingdon 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.