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Allentown, PA · Lehigh County
In-Home Medical Care for Seniors in Allentown
Yes, Seniority Healthcare provides in-home medical care for older adults in Allentown and across Lehigh County and the Lehigh Valley. Every patient has a physician-led care team (a provider, a nurse case manager and a care coordinator) that manages primary care, chronic conditions, medications and behavioral health at home, so your parent gets steady care without the rides, waiting rooms and hospital parking lots.
- Medicare accepted
- Care usually starts in 1–2 weeks
- 24/7 on-call provider access
- Area served
- Allentown, Lehigh County & the Lehigh Valley
- 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.
In the Lehigh Valley, “home care” usually means an aide who helps with bathing, meals and errands. Seniority is different: we provide the ongoing medical care, at home, that keeps a parent's health on track.
| 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
Allentown families often juggle a parent's care across specialists, pharmacies and more than one health system. Seniority gives every patient one team that keeps it all connected and keeps you informed.
- 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 Allentown area
- Updates for the family members who help manage care
Our services in Allentown
In-Home Medical Services for Allentown and Lehigh Valley Seniors
Each service below is part of one plan, managed by one team, so your parent's primary care, medications and behavioral health aren't split across offices around the Lehigh Valley.
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 the Lehigh Valley
Why Lehigh Valley Families Are Choosing Care at Home
The Lehigh Valley keeps growing, and so does its older population. Lehigh County alone has more than 70,000 residents aged 65 and up.
~70,700Lehigh County residents aged 65 and olderU.S. Census Bureau estimates, 2024 (via USAFacts)
127,138Allentown residents, making it Pennsylvania's third-largest cityU.S. Census Bureau estimates, 2024 (via USAFacts)
18.3%Share of Lehigh County residents who are 65+U.S. Census Bureau estimates, 2024 (via USAFacts)
Allentown's older adults live everywhere from Center City rowhomes and West End twins to newer developments in the Macungies and Upper Saucon. For a parent who no longer drives, a single appointment means arranging a ride, finding parking at a busy hospital campus and giving up half a day for a 15-minute visit. Many simply stop going, and chronic conditions quietly get worse.
With Seniority, the visit comes to them. Our nurses check in at home on a regular schedule, the provider oversees the care plan, and a care coordinator handles the follow-ups, so the whole family can see what's happening instead of piecing it together from phone calls.
Where we visit
Allentown and Lehigh Valley Communities We Serve
We see patients in private homes and apartments as well as personal care, assisted living and independent living communities. Don't see your community? Call us and we'll confirm.
Allentown
- Center City
- West End
- East Side
- South Side
- Old Allentown
Lehigh County
- Whitehall
- South Whitehall
- Salisbury
- Emmaus
- Lower Macungie
- Upper Macungie
- Upper Saucon
- Catasauqua
- Coplay
- Fountain Hill
Greater Lehigh Valley
- Bethlehem
- Easton
- Hellertown
- Nazareth
- Northampton
- Coopersburg
Insurance & coverage
Will Insurance Cover In-Home Care in Allentown?
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 Allentown
Most Allentown-area 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 Lehigh County resource: Lehigh County's Office of Aging and Adult Services helps residents 60 and older with care management, caregiver support, transportation, PA MEDI Medicare counseling and more. Call 610-782-3200. In a medical emergency, always call 911.
Not ready to call yet?
Just Starting to Worry About Mom or Dad?
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 Allentown: FAQs
Does Seniority Healthcare provide in-home medical care in Allentown?
Yes, Seniority Healthcare provides in-home medical care for older adults in Allentown and across Lehigh County and the Lehigh Valley. 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 Allentown?
Lehigh Valley home care agencies send aides who help with bathing, meals and errands. Seniority Healthcare is medical care at home: a provider-led team that handles primary care, chronic conditions, medications and behavioral health. Many families combine the two.
Does Medicare cover in-home medical care in Allentown?
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?
Both, at different points. A physician is typically present at the first admission visit. After that, a nurse case manager makes the regular home visits, the provider oversees the plan and joins by telemedicine as needed, and a care coordinator manages the details.
How soon can care start in Allentown?
Usually within one to two weeks. We confirm your loved one's coverage, schedule the first home visit in Allentown or nearby, and then visit weekly, every other week or monthly depending on their needs.
Do you also serve Bethlehem, Easton and the rest of the Lehigh Valley?
Yes. Along with Allentown and Lehigh County, we see patients in Bethlehem, Easton and communities throughout the Lehigh Valley. Call 1-888-982-8594 to confirm we can see your loved one at their address.
Can you help after my parent comes home from the hospital?
Yes. After a hospital stay, our team can review new medications, schedule follow-ups and watch for early warning signs at home, working alongside your loved one's specialists and whichever Lehigh Valley health system they use.
Will this get in the way of home care, home health or other appointments?
No. We coordinate with your loved one's home care aides, home health services and Lehigh Valley specialists so nothing is duplicated or missed.
What is the COMPASS Program?
COMPASS is Seniority's most comprehensive program for seniors with serious illness or complex, changing needs, available to patients in Allentown and across the Lehigh Valley. Learn more about COMPASS.
Let's Make Caring for Your Parent a Little Easier
Talk with our team about in-home medical care in Allentown and the Lehigh Valley. We'll answer your questions and check coverage before anything else.
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