Compassionate Home Care in Philadelphia & Pittsburgh, PA
Care Nest Home Care connects Pennsylvania families with trusted in-home care — and helps qualifying families get paid to care for a parent, spouse, or loved one right at home. Serving Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and surrounding communities.
Welcome to Care Nest Home Care Agency
Where You and Your Loved Ones are Nestled with Care
At Care Nest Home Care, we believe growing older — or living with a health challenge — shouldn’t mean losing your independence, your home, or the people you trust most. We’re a Pennsylvania-based, home care agency serving families throughout Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and the communities in between, built on a simple idea: care should feel personal, not clinical.
Whether that means matching your loved one with a warm, background-checked caregiver, or helping you get paid to provide the care you’re already giving as a family member, our goal is the same — to make sure no one has to navigate aging, illness, or disability alone. From companion care to specialized support for Alzheimer’s, dementia, Parkinson’s, and intellectual/developmental disabilities, Care Nest is here to help your family find the right kind of care, on your own terms, at home.
Locally Owned in PA
Background-Checked Caregivers
Philadelphia & Pittsburgh
Companion & Personal Care Specialists
Home Care Services Across Philadelphia & Pittsburgh
Every family’s care needs look different, and that’s exactly how we approach it. Care Nest provides the kind of hands-on, day-to-day support that helps people stay safe and independent at home. From companionship and personal care to specialized support for Alzheimer’s, dementia, Parkinson’s, and developmental disabilities, Care Nest offers a full range of non-medical home care services — built around your loved one, not a generic package.
Already Caring for a Parent or Loved One? You May Be Able to Get Paid for It.
Most families don’t realize this is even possible — but if you’re already helping a parent, spouse’s relative, sibling, or close family member with daily activities like bathing, meals, mobility, or errands, Pennsylvania’s Medicaid-funded programs (including Community HealthChoices) may allow that loved one to choose you as their paid, official caregiver.
That’s where Care Nest comes in. We help families navigate the process from start to finish:
- You’re formally hired through Care Nest as a paid caregiver — not a volunteer.
- We handle payroll, taxes, and paperwork, so you just focus on caregiving.
- Flexible scheduling built around the care your loved one actually needs.
- No prior certification required — we provide orientation and support.
- Works for many relationships: adult children, siblings, grandchildren, and other close relatives may qualify (some restrictions apply, such as spouses in certain programs).
This is our most requested service, and for good reason — it turns the care you’re already providing into a real paycheck, while keeping your loved one safe, comfortable, and surrounded by someone they trust.
Getting Started With Care Nest Is Simple
- Call or Request Care Online Tell us about your situation — whether you need a caregiver placed, or want to explore getting paid to care for a family member.
- Free Consultation We assess your loved one’s needs (or check program eligibility for paid family caregiving) at no cost.
- Matched With the Right Caregiver We pair your loved one with a compatible, background-checked caregiver — or formally hire you as their paid caregiver.
- Ongoing Support Our team stays involved with scheduling, questions, and adjustments as needs change.
Home Care Built Around Trust
- Two ways to get care: bring in one of our vetted caregivers, or become the paid caregiver for someone you love.
- Locally rooted in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh — we understand PA’s home care landscape and Medicaid waiver programs.
- Specialized experience with Alzheimer’s, dementia, Parkinson’s, and I/DD care needs.
- Transparent, non-medical focus — we’re upfront that we don’t provide skilled nursing, so you always know what kind of support you’re getting.
- Caregivers who are screened, supported, and genuinely invested in the people they care for.
Transfers are accepted
If you are looking for a professional company that is resourced to support the needs of your family, contact us to learn how to transfer your services.
What Families Are Saying
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I really get paid to take care of a family member in Pennsylvania?
Yes. Through Pennsylvania Medicaid waiver programs like Community HealthChoices, eligible individuals can choose a family member or close friend as their paid caregiver. Care Nest helps determine eligibility and manages the hiring and payroll process.
Who is eligible to become a paid family caregiver?
Many relationships qualify, including adult children, siblings, and grandchildren. Some programs exclude spouses. Eligibility depends on the care recipient’s program enrollment — our team can confirm this on a free call.
Does Care Nest provide skilled nursing or medical care?
No. Care Nest specializes in non-medical home care — companionship, personal care, homemaker services, and specialized support for conditions like Alzheimer’s, dementia, and Parkinson’s. We do not provide skilled healthcare services such as wound care, injections, or clinical nursing.
What's the difference between companion care and personal care?
Companion care focuses on social interaction, supervision, and light support (conversation, activities, errands). Personal care includes hands-on assistance with daily living tasks like bathing, dressing, and mobility.
Do I need caregiving experience or certification to get paid through this program?
No formal certification is typically required. Care Nest provides orientation and ongoing support to family members who become paid caregivers.
What areas do you serve?
Care Nest provides home care services throughout the Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, PA metro areas.
Let's Find the Right Care Solution for Your Family
Whether you’re looking for a compassionate caregiver you can trust, or you want to explore getting paid to care for someone you love — Care Nest is here to help.