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Lehigh County, PA · Allentown & the suburbs around it
In-Home Medical Care for Seniors in Lehigh County
Yes, Seniority Healthcare provides in-home medical care for older adults throughout Lehigh County, including the Macungies, Whitehall, South Whitehall, Emmaus, Salisbury and Upper Saucon. Every patient gets 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 doesn't have to spend the week driving between offices on Route 222 and Tilghman Street.
- Medicare accepted
- Care usually starts in 1–2 weeks
- 24/7 on-call provider access
- Area served
- All of Lehigh 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.
Search “home care Lehigh County” and you'll mostly find agencies offering aides for bathing, meals and companionship. Seniority provides something different: medical care at home, from a physician-led team that manages your parent's health over time.
| 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 Lehigh County families live in one township and have a parent in another, from Emmaus to Whitehall. Seniority gives your loved one one team that handles the medical side and keeps everyone updated.
- 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 Lehigh County
- Updates for the family members who help manage care
Our services in Lehigh County
In-Home Medical Services Across Lehigh County
From Lower Macungie to Coopersburg, these services come to your parent's home and are 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 Lehigh County
Beyond Allentown: Aging in Place in the Suburbs
Lehigh County is home to more than 70,000 residents aged 65 and older, and many of them live outside the city, in fast-growing townships like Lower Macungie and Whitehall.
~70,700Lehigh County residents aged 65 and olderU.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)
33,246Residents of Lower Macungie, the county's largest townshipU.S. Census Bureau estimates, 2024 (via USAFacts)
Outside Allentown, Lehigh County's older adults are spread across a mix of suburbs, small boroughs and farm country: the Macungies and Alburtis to the west, Whitehall, Coplay and Catasauqua to the north, Emmaus, Salisbury and Upper Saucon to the south, and Slatington and the Northern Lehigh townships farther out. Many have lived in the same house for decades and plan to stay.
Seniority makes that easier. A nurse case manager visits your parent at home on a regular schedule, the provider directs the care plan, and our care coordinator works with the specialists your parent already sees around the Lehigh Valley.
For families, the hardest part is often logistics. A parent in Emmaus might see a cardiologist in Allentown, a specialist in Bethlehem and a primary care doctor somewhere in between, and keeping medications and test results straight usually falls on whoever has the time. Our care coordinator takes that on, so your parent's plan stays in one place.
Where we visit
Lehigh County 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 town? Call us and we'll confirm.
Western Lehigh
- Lower Macungie
- Upper Macungie
- Macungie
- Alburtis
- Breinigsville
- Trexlertown
Northern & Eastern Lehigh
- Whitehall
- South Whitehall
- North Whitehall
- Catasauqua
- Coplay
- Slatington
Southern Lehigh
- Emmaus
- Salisbury
- Upper Saucon
- Coopersburg
- Center Valley
- Fountain Hill
Insurance & coverage
Will Insurance Cover In-Home Care in Lehigh County?
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 Lehigh County
Most Lehigh 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 Lehigh County resource: Lehigh County Aging and Adult Services, based at the Government Center in Allentown, offers information, benefits help, care management and advocacy to help adults stay safely at home. Call 610-782-3034. In a medical emergency, always call 911.
Not ready to call yet?
Gathering Information First?
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 Lehigh County: FAQs
Does Seniority Healthcare provide in-home medical care in Lehigh County?
Yes, Seniority Healthcare provides in-home medical care for older adults throughout Lehigh County, including the Macungies, Whitehall, South Whitehall, Emmaus, Salisbury and Upper Saucon. 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 Lehigh County?
Lehigh County has many home care agencies that send aides for bathing, meals and companionship. Seniority Healthcare provides physician-led medical care at home: a provider, nurse case manager and care coordinator who manage primary care, chronic conditions, medications and behavioral health. Many families use both.
Does Medicare cover in-home medical care in Lehigh County?
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 present at the first admission visit. After that, a nurse case manager makes the regular visits to your parent's home in Lehigh County, while the provider leads the care plan and joins by telemedicine when it helps.
How soon can care start in Lehigh County?
Care in Lehigh County usually begins within one to two weeks. We confirm coverage first, then schedule the first visit at home, with ongoing visits weekly, every other week or monthly.
Do you serve Emmaus, the Macungies and Whitehall?
Yes. We see patients throughout Lehigh County, including Emmaus, Lower and Upper Macungie, Whitehall, South Whitehall, Salisbury, Upper Saucon and Catasauqua. Call 1-888-982-8594 to confirm we can see your loved one at their address.
My parent lives in northern Lehigh County, near Slatington. Can you still come to the house?
In most cases, yes. We serve families across Lehigh County, including the more rural townships to the north. Call us and we'll confirm we can see your loved one at their address.
Will this get in the way of home care, home health or other appointments?
No. We work alongside home care aides, home health agencies and your parent's Lehigh Valley specialists, and our care coordinator keeps everyone on the same page.
What is the COMPASS Program?
COMPASS is Seniority's most comprehensive program for seniors with serious illness or complex, changing needs, and it's available to patients throughout Lehigh County. Learn more about COMPASS.
In-Home Medical Care Anywhere in Lehigh County
Talk with our team about in-home medical care for your parent in Lehigh County. We'll answer your questions and check coverage before anything else.
Also serving families in Allentown, Bethlehem, Bucks County, Reading and across Pennsylvania, plus New Jersey, New York and Delaware.