Office of Human Services Area Agency on Aging
Domiciliary Care Program
PO Box 394
Smethport, PA 16749
814-887-5672

E-mail: ohssmethport@verizon.net
Eligibility: Free assessment done to determine eligibility
Targeted age group(s): 18 and above
Fee for Service: Other – supplement available to qualifying individuals to assist paying for service.

Serves persons 18 and older who cannot live independently due to mental or physical disabilities. Persons are placed in certified approved homes and receive 24-hour supervision with assistance in daily living skills.

Family Caregiver Support Program
PO Box 394
Smethport, PA 16749
814-887-5672

E-mail: ohssmethport@verizon.net
Eligibility: Free assessment done to determine eligibility
Targeted age group(s): 60 and above
Fee for Service: Sliding scale

Provides caregivers with education, training, support and financial assistance on a cost-sharing basis to help alleviate the stress caused by care giving.

Information and Referral
PO Box 394
Smethport, PA 16749
814-887-5672

E-mail: ohssmethport@verizon.net
Eligibility: Available to all residents of the area regardless of age, seeking information on behalf of persons age 60 or older.

Provision of information about services and facilities to all older persons or their families requesting it. Will provide follow-up as appropriate.

PDA Waiver
108 Center Street
PO Box A
Ridgway, PA 15853
814-776-2191
800-672-7145


E-mail: ohs@ncentral.com
Eligibility: Free assessment to determine eligibility
Targeted age group(s): 60+

The Waiver Program provides in-home care to eligible persons aged 60 and older who are residents of Elk, Cameron, or McKean Counties as an alternative to care in a nursing home.

Protective Services
108 Center Street
PO Box A
Ridgway, PA 15853
814-772-2191
800-490-8505


Eligibility: Contact protective services
Targeted age group(s): 60+

Services to individuals 60 years of age or older who are residents of Elk, Cameron, or McKean Counties and are victims of elder abuse/neglect. Elder abuse/neglect consists of physical abuse, emotional abuse, self-neglect, caregiver neglect, financial exploitation, sexual abuse or other mistreatment of the elderly.

Ombudsman Program
108 Center Street
PO Box A
Ridgway, PA 15853
814-772-2191
800-672-7145


E-mail: ohs@ncentral.com
Eligibility: Any individual residing in a state licensed nursing home, personal care home, or domiciliary care home.

To investigate, mediate and resolve complaints made by or on behalf of residents in nursing homes or personal care homes in Elk, Cameron, or McKean Counties.

Options Cost Sharing Program
PO Box 394
Smethport, PA 16749
814-887-5672
800-282-1688


E-mail: ohssmethport@verizon.net
Eligibility: Free assessment done by case manager to determine eligibility
Targeted age group(s): 60+
Fee for Service: Sliding scale

Provides services to meet chronic needs of persons in order to maintain independence.

Options and Family Caregiver Support Programs
108 Center Street
Ridgway, PA 15853
814-776-2191
800-672-7145


The Options and Family Caregiver Support Programs provide in-home services and care management to eligible individuals ages 60 and older who are residents of Elk, Cameron, and McKean Counties. There are no financial eligibility requirements for the Options and Family Caregiver Support Program base services, however, consumers may be required to make a co-payment for services based on income.

Retired and Senior Volunteer Program
17133 Route 6
PO Box 394
Smethport, PA 16749
814-887-5683

Eligibility: 55+
Targeted age group(s): 55+

RSVP provides volunteer opportunities for people age 55+ to serve in a variety of settings throughout their communities putting their skills and experiences of a lifetime to work addressing the full spectrum of community needs.

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