Home Care in Squirrel Hill, PA

Why Squirrel Hill Families Choose In-Home Care

Squirrel Hill is one of Pittsburgh's most vibrant and walkable neighborhoods — stretching along Forbes and Murray Avenues, close to Frick Park, the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh's Squirrel Hill branch, and the Jewish Community Center. Many families have deep roots here, and it is completely understandable that a parent who has lived in this neighborhood for decades would want to stay right where they are.

That is exactly what non-medical home care is designed to support. Rather than uprooting your loved one to an assisted living facility or nursing home, a Mary Angels caregiver comes to them — helping with the everyday tasks that have started to feel harder, while keeping the familiar rhythms of life intact.

Our in-home care in Pittsburgh services are built around each person's real needs, not a one-size-fits-all package.

What Our Caregivers Help With in Squirrel Hill

Our non-medical caregivers can assist with a wide range of daily needs:

• Personal care: bathing, grooming, dressing, and toileting assistance — handled with dignity and respect. Learn more about our personal care services.
• Companion care: friendly conversation, reading together, walks in Frick Park, or accompanying your loved one to appointments near UPMC Shadyside or Highmark's offices in the area. See our companion care services.
• Homemaker services: light housekeeping, laundry, grocery shopping along Murray Avenue, and meal preparation.
• Alzheimer's and dementia care: structured routines and a calm, consistent presence for loved ones experiencing memory loss. We follow safe, research-informed approaches to Alzheimer's and dementia care.
• Respite care: a planned break for family caregivers who need time to recharge — because you cannot pour from an empty cup. Read about our respite care options.
• 24/7 and live-in care: round-the-clock support for those who need continuous assistance at home.
• Transportation: rides to medical appointments at UPMC Montefiore, UPMC Shadyside, or local offices along Forbes Avenue.

Squirrel Hill and the Surrounding Neighborhoods We Serve

Squirrel Hill sits in the heart of Pittsburgh's East End, bordered by neighborhoods like Shadyside to the north, Oakland to the west, and Greenfield to the south. We regularly serve families throughout this corridor.

Whether your parent lives near the intersection of Forbes and Murray, closer to the Squirrel Hill Tunnel, or just over the border in Point Breeze or Swisshelm Park, our team can reach them. We also serve families in neighboring areas — if your family is spread across the region, see our pages for home care in Shadyside and home care in Oakland.

Getting Started Is Simple

We know that reaching out for help is not always easy. The conversation with a parent about accepting help can feel awkward or even emotionally charged. We have been through it ourselves as a family — it is part of why Mary Angels Home Care exists.

Here is what to expect when you call us at 412-900-9354:

1. A real person answers and listens — no automated menu, no sales pitch.
2. We schedule a free in-home assessment at a time that works for your family.
3. Together, we build a care plan that fits your loved one's personality, routine, and budget.
4. A carefully matched caregiver begins — usually within 48 hours of your first call.

There is no pressure and no commitment required to have that first conversation. If you are not sure where to start, our home care consultation checklist is a helpful resource.

Paying for Home Care in Squirrel Hill

Cost is one of the first questions most families ask, and it is a fair one. Home care can be paid for in several ways:

• Private pay: out-of-pocket, on your schedule, no minimums.
• Long-term care insurance: many policies cover non-medical home care. We can help you understand how to use your policy.
• Pennsylvania Community HealthChoices (CHC) Medicaid Waiver: eligible Pennsylvania seniors may qualify for home care at little or no out-of-pocket cost through the CHC program. Learn more about PA CHC Medicaid Waiver home care.
• Veterans benefits: if your loved one served in the military, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Aid and Attendance benefit may help cover costs. See our guide on VA Aid and Attendance for Pittsburgh veterans.

For a broader overview of what home care typically costs in this area, visit our home care costs in Pittsburgh page.