PA DHS licensed data · Instant free shortlists
PA personal care home directory — find licensed homes with confidence.
Free directory of 994 state-licensed homes across 434 cities. Compare capacity and phone numbers, or get an instant shortlist emailed from our licensed data.
No account · No cost for families · Reply-ready shortlists
Licensed & verified data
Every listing comes directly from the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services. Only currently licensed facilities appear.
Free personalized shortlists
Tell us your city and timeframe. We'll send 3–5 vetted homes within 1 business day — confirmed accepting residents.
No cost, no account needed
Browse, compare, and get a shortlist without creating an account or paying anything. Always free for families.
Free family shortlist
Skip the wrong homes. Tour the right ones.
Tell us a little about your situation. Within one business day we'll send 3–5 licensed personal care homes that fit your area and timeframe — vetted for current availability so you don't waste calls on full homes.
Featured homes
Verified personal care homes across Pennsylvania.
Trusted by families
How families use PA Care Finder
“I was overwhelmed trying to find the right place for my dad. The shortlist service narrowed it down to 4 homes in his area — we toured all of them and found the perfect fit within a week.”
— Sarah M., Montgomery County
“Being able to compare licensed homes side by side saved us so much time. We could see capacity, location, and read about each home before making a single phone call.”
— David R., Allegheny County
“My mother needed care quickly after a hospital stay. I submitted the shortlist form on a Monday and had 5 vetted options by Tuesday morning. Can't recommend this enough.”
— Jennifer T., Philadelphia County
Family planning tools
Free calculator plus instant downloads for the paperwork most families wish they had before the first tour or attorney meeting.
Free
Savings calculator
How many months may countable savings last at a PA nursing-home cost?
$19
Medicaid planner
19-page spend-down workbook and spreadsheet with 2026 PA figures.
$9
Tour kit
Fillable checklists, red flags, and side-by-side scoring for four homes.
$12
Caregiver binder
21-page fillable binder plus a shared Family Care Log spreadsheet.
Guides for Pennsylvania families
Plain-English answers to the questions families actually ask.
Getting started
What Is a Licensed Personal Care Home in PA?
What a licensed personal care home in PA is: DHS Chapter 2600, who it serves, vs nursing homes and assisted living, and how to find licensed options.
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Hospital Discharge to a Personal Care Home in Pennsylvania
What PA families should do when a hospital wants to discharge a parent to a personal care home — 24-hour checklist, what discharge planners can and cannot do, and how to avoid the wrong facility.
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How to Choose a Personal Care Home in PA (2026 Guide)
A practical, step-by-step guide for Pennsylvania families choosing a personal care home — what to look for, what to ask, and how to verify a home is properly licensed.
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PA DHS Personal Care Home Directory (Licensed)
Free PA DHS personal care home directory — every licensed PCH, not nursing homes. Filter by city, compare capacity, call homes, or get a free shortlist.
Operate a personal care home?
Get Featured to appear above non-featured homes in search, on the homepage, and in every family shortlist. First 25 facilities get 30 days free.
Browse by city
Cities with the most licensed personal care homes in Pennsylvania.