Lehigh Valley · Pennsylvania
Home Care in Northampton County, PA
Northampton County is the eastern edge of our service area, running from Bethlehem and Easton on the Lehigh and Delaware rivers north through Nazareth to the Slate Belt towns of Bangor, Pen Argyl and Wind Gap. About 20 percent of its 319,000 residents are 65 or older. It's Your Home Care provides licensed, non-medical in-home care throughout the county.
Why Northampton County families call us
Northampton County has about 319,000 residents and one in five is 65 or older, roughly 65,000 people. Bethlehem and Easton are the anchors, with older neighborhoods of row homes and twins on the South Side and in the West Ward, and postwar suburbs in Bethlehem Township, Palmer and Forks. Nazareth and the boroughs along Route 248 sit in the middle of the county, and the Slate Belt, Bangor, Pen Argyl, Wind Gap and Portland, forms the rural northern tier along the Blue Mountain.
Northampton County is also where many New Jersey and New York families have parents. The bridges over the Delaware make Easton and Forks a natural place to retire within reach of children in Warren, Hunterdon and Morris counties, and those children call us when the weekly drive is no longer enough. We give them what long-distance families need: a consistent caregiver, a written plan with clear schedules, and a coordinator who reports back.
How care starts in Northampton County
- Call (717) 695-2704 or send the contact form and tell us your town.
- in-home consultation in Bethlehem, Easton, Nazareth or the Slate Belt.
- A written care plan outlining the schedule and support before care begins.
- Caregiver introduction, matched on care needs, personality, language, schedule and location.
- Ongoing check-ins and an on-call line for active clients.
Care situations we see most often in Northampton County
- A parent in Easton or Forks Township whose children live in New Jersey and need weekday coverage and regular updates.
- An older adult in a South Bethlehem or West Ward row home who needs morning help with bathing, dressing and stairs.
- Discharges from St. Luke’s University Hospital–Bethlehem, St. Luke’s Anderson or Easton campuses, or Lehigh Valley Hospital–Hecktown Oaks where the family wants someone home for the first nights.
- A spouse in Nazareth or Bangor providing dementia care alone who needs scheduled respite.
- Veterans and surviving spouses exploring VA Aid and Attendance to help pay for care.
Northampton County’s hospitals
St. Luke’s University Health Network is headquartered in Fountain Hill and operates St. Luke’s University Hospital–Bethlehem along with its Anderson and Easton campuses; Lehigh Valley Health Network operates Lehigh Valley Hospital–Hecktown Oaks near Easton and Lehigh Valley Hospital–Muhlenberg on the Bethlehem line. We are a non-medical agency and coordinate with the home health and hospice providers these systems refer to.
Communities we serve in Northampton County
Our caregivers cover Easton and the surrounding boroughs and townships, including:
- Easton
- Bethlehem
- Nazareth
- Bangor
- Wilson
- Northampton
- Pen Argyl
- Hellertown
- Wind Gap
- Bath
- Palmer Township
- Forks Township
- Bethlehem Township
- Lower Nazareth Township
- Stockertown
- Tatamy
Coming home from the hospital in Northampton County
Many families call us the day a discharge planner says "someone needs to be home with them." We regularly support clients returning from St. Luke's University Hospital – Bethlehem, St. Luke's Anderson Campus (Easton), St. Luke's Easton Campus, Lehigh Valley Hospital–Hecktown Oaks (Easton). 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 Northampton 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 Northampton County Area Agency on Aging at (610) 829-4540 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 Northampton County families
- Northampton County Area Agency on Aging · (610) 829-4540 — OPTIONS program intake, Caregiver Support Program, senior centers, protective services 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 Northampton 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 Northampton County families ask us
Do you serve the Slate Belt (Bangor, Pen Argyl, Wind Gap, Portland)?
Bethlehem is split between two counties. Does that matter?
How does the Northampton County Area Agency on Aging help?
Can you help after a discharge from St. Luke's Bethlehem, St. Luke's Anderson or LVH–Hecktown Oaks?
How far is Northampton County from your office?
Sources
- Northampton 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 Northampton 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.