Data as of October 28, 2026
Which counties does Pittsburgh Senior Advisor cover?
We cover the seven southwestern Pennsylvania counties around Pittsburgh: Allegheny, Westmoreland, Butler, Washington, Beaver, Fayette and Armstrong. Each has its own Area Agency on Aging except Washington and Fayette, which share the Southwestern Pennsylvania Area Agency on Aging with Greene County.
| County | Licensed PCHs/ALRs | Licensed beds | Dementia units | Nursing homes | Avg CMS rating | Area Agency on Aging |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allegheny | 108 | 8,160 | 47 | 52 | 2.4 | Allegheny County Area Agency on Aging |
| Westmoreland | 40 | 2,258 | 9 | 19 | 1.9 | Westmoreland County Area Agency on Aging |
| Butler | 24 | 1,841 | 8 | 11 | 2.0 | Butler County Area Agency on Aging |
| Washington | 16 | 892 | 3 | 12 | 1.7 | Southwestern Pennsylvania Area Agency on Aging |
| Beaver | 12 | 868 | 3 | 6 | 1.2 | Beaver County Office on Aging |
| Fayette | 18 | 585 | 1 | 7 | 3.0 | Southwestern Pennsylvania Area Agency on Aging |
| Armstrong | 13 | 347 | 0 | 4 | 1.8 | Armstrong County Area Agency on Aging |
Why does the county matter when you look for senior care in southwestern Pennsylvania?
Your county decides which Area Agency on Aging assesses you for OPTIONS and Medicaid long-term care, which protective services unit takes an abuse report, and which LIFE provider can enroll you; personal care home licensing, by contrast, is statewide through DHS.
Families often search across county lines anyway: Cranberry Township and Mars sit in Butler County but most residents drive into Allegheny County for hospital care, and the Mon Valley straddles Allegheny, Washington, Westmoreland and Fayette.
How do you reach each county's Area Agency on Aging?
Each county's Area Agency on Aging is the front door for in-home services, Medicaid long-term care assessments and protective services; the main numbers are listed below, and Washington and Fayette share one agency in Charleroi.
| County | Agency | Phone | Abuse reports |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allegheny | Allegheny County Area Agency on Aging | 412-350-5460 (SeniorLine, weekdays 8:30-4:30) | 1-800-490-8505 (statewide line, routed to Allegheny County protective services) |
| Westmoreland | Westmoreland County Area Agency on Aging | 724-830-4444 | 724-830-4444 weekdays; 724-431-3678 after hours |
| Butler | Butler County Area Agency on Aging | 724-282-3008 | 724-283-6955 (24/7 protective services) |
| Washington | Southwestern Pennsylvania Area Agency on Aging | 1-800-734-9603 or 724-489-8080 | 1-800-537-2424 |
| Beaver | Beaver County Office on Aging | 724-847-2262 or 888-548-2262 | 724-775-1786 or 800-490-8505 (24/7) |
| Fayette | Southwestern Pennsylvania Area Agency on Aging | 1-800-734-9603 or 724-489-8080 | 1-800-537-2424 |
| Armstrong | Armstrong County Area Agency on Aging | 724-548-3290 or 800-368-1066 | 724-548-3290 or 1-800-368-1066 (24/7) |
What a county decides and what it does not
| Set by your county | Set statewide | |
|---|---|---|
| Area Agency on Aging | yes | |
| Protective services intake | yes (county AAA) | statewide line 1-800-490-8505 routes to it |
| PCH/ALR licensing and inspections | PA DHS | |
| Nursing home licensing | PA Department of Health | |
| Medicaid financial eligibility | county assistance office | DHS rules |
