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Lancaster, PA · Lancaster County
In-Home Medical Care for Seniors in Lancaster
Yes, Seniority Healthcare provides in-home medical care for older adults in the city of Lancaster and throughout Lancaster County. A physician-led team (a provider, a nurse case manager and a care coordinator) manages primary care, chronic conditions, medications and behavioral health at home, whether your parent lives downtown, in a retirement community or out in the farm townships.
- Medicare accepted
- Care usually starts in 1–2 weeks
- 24/7 on-call provider access
- Area served
- Lancaster & all of Lancaster County
- Type of care
- Physician-led medical care at home
- Insurance
- Medicare, most PPO & Medicare Advantage plans
- Getting started
- Usually 1–2 weeks from your first call
Know what you're choosing
Is This “Home Care”? Not Quite. It's Medical Care at Home.
Lancaster County has plenty of home care agencies and retirement communities, and families often aren't sure where medical care fits in. Here's the difference: aides help with daily tasks, while Seniority provides the ongoing medical care itself, at home.
| Seniority Healthcare | Non-medical home care | Home health | |
|---|---|---|---|
| What it covers | Primary care, chronic condition management, medication management, behavioral health and care coordination | Bathing, dressing, meals, housekeeping, companionship | Short-term skilled nursing or therapy, often after a hospital stay |
| Who provides it | A physician-led team: provider, nurse case manager and care coordinator | Aides and caregivers | Nurses and therapists |
| How long | Ongoing, for as long as your loved one needs it | Ongoing, usually private pay | Time-limited episodes |
| Paid by | Medicare and most PPO & Medicare Advantage plans | Usually out of pocket | Medicare when criteria are met |
Already have a home care aide or home health? That's fine. Our care works alongside them and won't interfere with those visits or your loved one's other appointments.
How it works
One Care Team for Your Parent, Instead of a Dozen Phone Calls
Many Lancaster County families are caring for a parent while working, farming or raising kids of their own. Seniority gives your loved one one coordinated team, so you're not the one tracking every refill and specialist update.
- A physician or providerLeads the medical plan, manages conditions and medications, and is typically present at the first admission visit.
- A nurse case managerVisits your loved one at home, checks how they're really doing and catches changes early.
- A care coordinatorHandles scheduling, refills and communication with specialists, so you don't have to.
- Visits weekly, every other week or monthly, based on your loved one's needs
- 24/7 on-call access to a provider, including nights and weekends
- Coordination with specialists and hospital teams across the Lancaster area
- Updates for the family members who help manage care
Our services in Lancaster County
Medical Care at Home for Lancaster County Seniors
Whether your parent lives in a city rowhome or a farmhouse outside Ephrata, the same services come to the door, all coordinated under one care plan.
Nurse Case Management
A dedicated nurse who knows your parent, visits regularly, tracks vitals and symptoms, and spots problems before they become emergencies.
About nurse case management →Behavioral Health
Support for depression, anxiety and dementia-related behavior changes, built into the same care plan instead of a separate referral.
About behavioral health →- Chronic Condition ManagementDiabetes, COPD, heart failure, hypertension
- Medication ManagementReviews, reconciliation, fewer conflicts
- Palliative CareComfort and symptom relief for serious illness
- COMPASS ProgramOur most comprehensive support at home
- TelemedicineVideo visits between in-home visits
- Caregiver SupportGuidance for the family helping at home
Senior care in Lancaster County
From the City to the Farm Townships, Care Comes to You
About one in five Lancaster County residents is 65 or older, and many of them live well outside the city, miles from the nearest medical office.
~115,600Lancaster County residents aged 65 and olderU.S. Census Bureau estimates, 2024 (via USAFacts)
20.5%Share of Lancaster County residents who are 65+U.S. Census Bureau estimates, 2024 (via USAFacts)
563,300People living in Lancaster County, one of Pennsylvania's ten largest countiesU.S. Census Bureau estimates, 2024 (via USAFacts)
Lancaster County is known for its retirement communities, but plenty of older adults are aging in their own homes: city rowhomes a few blocks from Central Market, suburban streets in Manheim Township and East Hempfield, and back roads in townships like Warwick, Manor and Mount Joy. Outside the city, a doctor's visit can mean a long drive, and on a winter morning, or for a parent who has stopped driving, it often doesn't happen.
Seniority brings care to the door. Our nurses visit on a regular schedule, the provider directs the care plan, and telemedicine fills in between visits. For families spread across the county, or across the country, our care coordinator keeps everyone updated so no one is guessing how Mom or Dad is really doing.
Where we visit
Lancaster City and Lancaster County Communities We Serve
We see patients in private homes as well as personal care, assisted living and independent living communities across the county. Don't see your town? Call us and we'll confirm.
Lancaster & Nearby
- Downtown Lancaster
- Lancaster Township
- Manheim Township
- East Hempfield
- West Lampeter
- East Lampeter
Northern Lancaster County
- Lititz
- Warwick Township
- Manheim
- Ephrata
- Akron
- Denver
Western Lancaster County
- Mount Joy
- Elizabethtown
- Columbia
- Marietta
- Manor Township
- Millersville
Southern & Eastern Lancaster County
- Willow Street
- Strasburg
- Quarryville
- Leola
- New Holland
- Gap
Insurance & coverage
Will Insurance Cover In-Home Care in Lancaster?
We accept Medicare and most PPO and Medicare Advantage plans, including Aetna, Humana, UnitedHealthcare, Highmark, Horizon and Blue Cross Blue Shield. Not sure about your plan? We'll check your coverage before anything else.
Good to know
Supplemental (Medigap) plans can cover the 20% after Medicare pays. If your parent has both Medicare and Medicaid, we can usually help as long as Medicare is their primary insurance. See all accepted plans.
Getting started
How to Start In-Home Care in Lancaster
Most Lancaster County families go from first phone call to first home visit in about one to two weeks.
Reach out
Call 1-888-982-8594 or send a short form. Tell us a little about your loved one.
We check coverage
Before anything else, we confirm what your parent's insurance covers.
First visit at home
Your care team comes to the home to meet your parent and build the care plan.
Ongoing care
Regular visits, 24/7 on-call access and updates for the family.
Another Lancaster County resource: The Lancaster County Office of Aging helps older adults and caregivers find local services and responds to concerns about elder abuse, with on-call staff available around the clock. Call 717-299-7979 or toll-free 1-800-801-3070. In a medical emergency, always call 911.
Not ready to call yet?
Still Weighing Your Options?
Family Care Check
Answer a few quick questions about your parent and see what kind of support might help right now.
Free Family Guide
“Is Mom or Dad Needing More Help?” covers the quiet warning signs, what Medicare covers at home and how to bring it up with a parent who resists help.
Questions families ask
In-Home Senior Care in Lancaster: FAQs
Does Seniority Healthcare provide in-home medical care in Lancaster?
Yes, Seniority Healthcare provides in-home medical care for older adults in the city of Lancaster and throughout Lancaster County. We see patients in private homes and in personal care, assisted living and independent living communities. Call 1-888-982-8594 to check availability and coverage.
How is Seniority different from a home care agency in Lancaster?
Home care agencies in Lancaster County provide aides for everyday tasks like bathing, meals and housekeeping. Seniority Healthcare provides the medical care: a provider, nurse case manager and care coordinator who manage your loved one's health at home. The two work well together.
Does Medicare cover in-home medical care in Lancaster?
We accept Medicare and most PPO and Medicare Advantage plans, including Aetna, Humana, UnitedHealthcare, Highmark, Horizon and Blue Cross Blue Shield. Not sure about your plan? We'll check your coverage before anything else.
Do you accept Medicaid?
We don't accept Medicaid as primary insurance. If your loved one has both Medicare and Medicaid and Medicare is their primary insurance, we can usually help. Call us and we'll check.
Who visits my parent at home: a doctor or a nurse?
A physician is typically at the first admission visit. From then on, a nurse case manager visits your loved one at home on a regular schedule, while the provider leads the care plan and uses telemedicine when it helps. A care coordinator handles the follow-up.
How soon can care start in Lancaster?
Lancaster County families usually see care start within one to two weeks. We check coverage first, schedule the first visit at home, then set a visit schedule (weekly, every other week or monthly) based on your loved one's needs.
Do you serve rural parts of Lancaster County, not just the city?
Yes. We see patients throughout Lancaster County, including Lititz, Ephrata, Elizabethtown, Mount Joy, Strasburg and the surrounding townships. Call 1-888-982-8594 to confirm we can see your loved one at their address.
My parent lives in a retirement community in Lancaster County. Can you see them there?
Often, yes. We see patients in personal care, assisted living and independent living communities as well as private homes, and we coordinate with the community's staff. Call us and we'll talk through your loved one's situation.
Will this get in the way of home care, home health or other appointments?
Not at all. Our team works alongside aides, home health nurses and retirement community staff, and our care coordinator keeps everyone informed.
What is the COMPASS Program?
COMPASS is our most comprehensive program for seniors with serious illness or complex, changing health needs. Patients in Lancaster and across Lancaster County can enroll. Learn more about COMPASS.
Care That Comes to Your Parent, Wherever They Live in Lancaster County
Talk with our team about in-home medical care in Lancaster and the surrounding townships. We'll answer your questions and check coverage before anything else.
Also serving families in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Allentown, Reading, York, Erie, Harrisburg, Lebanon County and across Pennsylvania, plus New Jersey, New York and Delaware.