Interested in applying for In-Home/Long Term Care Services?
All In-Home services are provided after a comprehensive COSA assessment is completed to determine needs.
Apply for Services: (You have 4 choices)
1. Complete Online: Apply Now
2. Call Information and Referral - they can complete the intake over the phone.
Call: 610-490-1300 or 1-800-416-4504
3. Print, and Fax the application to: (610)-490-1500.
4. Print, and Mail the application to:
Delaware County Office of Services for the Aging
1510 Chester Pike, Suite 250
Eddystone, PA 19022
5. Print blank form to complete and mail or fax later (see above for fax and mail information)
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Frequently Asked Questions
You or the person you are referring will be contacted within three business days (does not include holidays and official office closings) through the COSA Information and Referral Unit.
If you are not a resident of Delaware County, for further information on other services for older Pennsylvanians and their caregivers, including home-delivered meals, insurance counseling, senior employment, senior community centers, and caregiver resources, please call Information and Referral at 610-490-1300 or visit https://eldercare.acl.gov/Public/Index.aspx.
Contact County if unable to print or submit form?
If you are experiencing technical difficulties with the form (i.e., not being able to submit or print the form), please call 610-490-1300.
Planning for long-term care reminds you to evaluate and explore the options for the unique situation of you or your loved one.
What does the situation currently look like? What medical, social supports and limitations currently exist? Perhaps you’ve reached a fork in the road and it is time to consider what needs are currently being met and the areas in which you could use more assistance.
The goal of the assessment process is to provide objective information that will assist you in making informed decisions. When you feel it is time to explore available planning options, phone the Delaware County Office of Services for the Aging (COSA) at 610-490-1300 and ask to speak with someone in the Information & Referral Unit. Over the phone or in person, they will answer general questions on your situation and assist with appropriate service information. Through this initial contact, an assessment may be suggested.
We assess for programs that promote being able to safely remain at home or help you to understand what other options are available. Suggested services may include: home delivered meals, personal care service, home support, shopping assistance, and adult day care.
When a professional COSA assessor makes a home visit they review what benefits you may be eligible to apply for. The information, evaluation and assessment are available at no cost. COSA provides information on resources and programs that will help you decide which way to turn.
Understand your options as you plan for the future. Call COSA at 610-490-1300 if you have questions or to initiate the assessment process on line just complete the Assessment Referral Form on the COSA website.