Definition of a Personal Care Home in Pennsylvania:
In Pennsylvania, a Personal Care Home (PCH)—as regulated by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (Pennsylvania Department of Human Services)—is defined as a residential facility that provides food, shelter, assistance, and supervision to adults who do not require skilled nursing care but do need help with daily living activities. Plain-language definition: A Pennsylvania personal care home is a licensed home where adults live and receive help with things like: - bathing and grooming - dressing - medication reminders or assistance - meals and nutrition - mobility support - supervision and general safety It is designed for people who are not sick enough to be in a nursing home, but cannot live completely independently.