Capital Region · Pennsylvania
Home Care in Lebanon County, PA
Lebanon County sits between Harrisburg and Reading along Route 422, and it has one of the highest shares of older adults in our service area. It's Your Home Care provides licensed, non-medical in-home care throughout the county, with a particular focus on the veterans and surviving spouses connected to the Lebanon VA Medical Center.
Why Lebanon County families call us
Lebanon County has about 144,000 residents and more than 20 percent are 65 or older, one of the oldest age profiles among the counties we serve. It is a county of boroughs and farms: the city of Lebanon and its neighbors Cleona and Annville along Route 422, Palmyra and Campbelltown on the Dauphin County line, Myerstown and Schaefferstown to the east, Jonestown and Fredericksburg to the north, and Cornwall and Mount Gretna to the south. Our caregivers live throughout this corridor, and Lebanon is about a thirty-minute drive from our Harrisburg office.
The Lebanon VA Medical Center gives the county a distinct character. A large number of the families who call us are veterans, spouses of veterans, or surviving spouses, and the first thing they want to know is whether VA benefits can help pay. We spend a lot of time on that question because the answer is often yes, through the pension’s Aid and Attendance add-on or through the VA’s own home-based programs, and because the paperwork is easier when care notes and invoices are kept the way the VA and long-term care insurers expect.
How care starts in Lebanon County
- Call (717) 695-2704. We ask what is happening, who is involved, and whether a veteran’s benefit or an aging program might be part of the plan.
- in-home consultation in Lebanon, Palmyra, Annville or wherever home is, usually within a couple of business days.
- A written care plan outlining the schedule and support before care begins.
- Caregiver introduction, matched on care needs, personality, schedule and proximity.
- Check-ins with the family and an on-call line for active clients.
Care situations we see most often in Lebanon County
- A veteran in his eighties in Lebanon or Cleona whose wife has been his caregiver and now needs help with bathing, transfers and respite.
- A parent in Palmyra whose children live in Hershey or Harrisburg and can cover weekends but need weekday coverage.
- Discharges from WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital where the family wants someone home for the first nights.
- Older adults in Myerstown, Schaefferstown and the eastern townships who want to stay on the family property and need consistent help with meals, housekeeping and errands.
- Family caregivers exploring the Caregiver Support Program’s monthly reimbursement while arranging scheduled respite.
Lebanon County’s hospitals and the VA
WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital in Lebanon is the county’s community hospital, and the Lebanon VA Medical Center serves veterans across south-central Pennsylvania. Residents also travel to Penn State Health Hershey Medical Center, which is a short drive west on Route 422. We are a non-medical agency; we do not provide skilled nursing or medical treatment, and we coordinate with the home health, hospice and VA teams that do.
Communities we serve in Lebanon County
Our caregivers cover Lebanon and the surrounding boroughs and townships, including:
- Lebanon
- Palmyra
- Annville
- Myerstown
- Cleona
- Jonestown
- Cornwall
- Mount Gretna
- Fredericksburg
- Schaefferstown
- Richland
- Campbelltown
Looking for a specific town? See our city pages for Lebanon.
Coming home from the hospital in Lebanon County
Many families call us the day a discharge planner says "someone needs to be home with them." We regularly support clients returning from WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital (Lebanon), Lebanon VA Medical Center. 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 Lebanon 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 Lebanon County Area Agency on Aging at (717) 273-9262 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 Lebanon County families
- Lebanon County Area Agency on Aging · (717) 273-9262 — OPTIONS program intake, Caregiver Support Program, senior centers and the long-term care ombudsman.
- Lebanon VA Medical Center — Regional VA hospital; its social work department can explain the Homemaker/Home Health Aide program and Veteran-Directed Care for enrolled veterans.
- 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 Lebanon 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 Lebanon County families ask us
Can VA benefits pay for your care in Lebanon County?
Do you serve northern Lebanon County, such as Jonestown, Fredericksburg and Pine Grove Road?
How does the Lebanon County Area Agency on Aging fit in?
My mother is leaving WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital. What happens next?
Are you licensed and are caregivers screened?
Sources
- Lebanon County, PA — ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates — U.S. Census Bureau via Census Reporter
- Department of Veterans Affairs
- 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 Lebanon 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.