• • Apply for Benefits
  • Search for Provider / Inspection Results
  • Helpful Telephone Numbers
  • Find a Form
  • Find Facilities and Locations
  • Learn About DPW

• • For Adults
  • For Children
  • For Disability Services

Long-term care, sometimes referred to as Long-term living, is a wide range of assistive services provided to an individual based on their need.  Care may range from help around the home, to sophisticated medical care provided by a nursing facility.  There are many options, and you can explore them by visiting the Long Term Living in PA website.

If you are looking for programs and services for older Pennsylvanias beyond long-term care, please visit the PA Department of Aging website at: www.aging.state.pa.us

You can apply for or renew your long-term care benefits online by using COMPASS. COMPASS is the name of the website where you can apply for long-term care services and many other programs that can help you make ends meet

• Attendant Care/Act 150
• Alternatives to Nursing Homes
• Long Term Care Services
• Medical Assistance and Payment of Long Term Care Services
• Long Term Care Handbook
• Medicare Part D - Prescription Drug Coverage 
• PA Link to Aging and Disability Resources
• Pharmacy Services

Pennsylvania Seeks Nominations for 2013 Supportive Housing Award

This annual award recognizes successful initiatives to provide affordable housing in Pennsylvania, with an emphasis this year on housing for the elderly who need extra support to live independent lives. The award is given to both an individual and to an organization that has increased permanent supportive housing opportunities for people with disabilities and has shown a willingness to take risks and experiment with new models, approaches, and strategies. If you know of an individual or an organization that should be recognized for their efforts, please use the nomination form indicated below. Nominations are being accepted until March 29. The winners of this year’s award will be announced at the Housing Alliance of Pennsylvania’s Annual Conference in December.

Permanent Supportive Housing Award Press Release - View the press release (PDF document)
Permanent Supportive Housing Award Booklet - Information about the award and how to nominate an individual or an organization (PDF document)
Permanent Supportive Housing Award Nomination Form (Individual) - Use this form to nominate an individual (Word document)
Permanent Supportive Housing Award Nomination Form (Organization) - Use this form to nominate an organization (Word document)
Alternate Format Information - Instructions for completing a nomination form with an alternate format (PDF document)