Home Care in Berks County & Reading, PA

Olivia Home Care Services provides personalized in-home support for seniors, adults with disabilities and family caregivers throughout Greater Reading and the surrounding Berks County communities.

Home Care in Reading and Berks County

Olivia Home Care Services provides personalized in-home support for seniors, adults with disabilities and family caregivers in Berks County. Our non-medical caregivers assist with personal care, meal preparation, light housekeeping, medication reminders, mobility, companionship and caregiver respite. Whether a client lives in the Reading area or an outlying Berks community, we begin by understanding the person's routines, safety concerns, cultural preferences and family support system.

Every Berks County care plan starts with a conversation, not a checklist. We take the time to learn how a client likes their day to unfold before a caregiver ever sets foot in the home.

Supporting Diverse Families and Personal Routines

Berks County is home to a wide range of families, generations and traditions — from longtime Reading residents to newer neighbors in Wyomissing, Shillington and the outlying boroughs. We ask about the details that make each household unique: preferred mealtimes, faith or cultural observances, language spoken at home, and the small daily rhythms that matter to a client's sense of normalcy. When a family requests a caregiver who can communicate comfortably in a shared language, we do our best to match based on the caregivers currently available — we're honest with families when a specific match isn't possible so expectations stay realistic.

Daily-Living Assistance That Preserves Independence

Our goal in Berks County is to support independence, not replace it. Caregivers assist with bathing, dressing and grooming at a pace the client sets, prepare meals around dietary needs and food preferences, help with light housekeeping and laundry, and offer medication reminders and mobility support so daily tasks stay safe. Companionship visits focus on real conversation and shared activity, and respite visits give family caregivers planned time away with confidence that routines are being followed.

Care Built Around the Person

Every service below is available to Berks County clients, shaped around the routines and preferences we learn during the initial assessment.

Personal Care

Assistance with daily hygiene and grooming. Learn more

Companionship

Meaningful social interaction and support. Learn more

Respite Care

Temporary relief for family caregivers. Learn more

Meal Preparation

Nutritious meals tailored to dietary needs. Learn more

Medication Reminders

Reminders to help clients take medications on schedule. Learn more

Mobility Assistance

Safe support with walking and transfers. Learn more

Caregiver Matching and Supervision

Caregivers are matched to each Berks County client based on location, schedule, care needs and personal preferences — including, where realistically possible, language or cultural familiarity a family requests. Once care begins, our team checks in with the family and caregiver to confirm the plan is working and adjusts it as routines or needs change. Supervision means regular contact and follow-up, not a one-time assessment that is never revisited.

Berks County Payment Options

We accept Private pay, as we are working hard to get MCO approval. Once MCO approval is finalized, we will be able to serve families covered by participating Medicaid Managed Care Organizations in Berks County.

Berks County Communities We Accept Inquiries From

We accept inquiries from families in the following communities. Coverage and scheduling are confirmed individually before care begins.

Berks County Aging and Caregiver Resources

The following organization is an independent community resource — not affiliated with or a partner of Olivia Home Care — that supports older adults and family caregivers in Berks County.

Berks County Area Agency on Aging Offers assessments, referrals and caregiver support for Berks County residents. Its "Care at Home" program information is particularly relevant for families exploring in-home care options.

Berks County Home Care FAQs

Does Olivia serve communities outside Reading?

Yes. In addition to Reading, we coordinate care in West Reading, Wyomissing, Shillington, Mohnton, Sinking Spring, Fleetwood, Kutztown, Hamburg and Boyertown, subject to confirmed caregiver availability in each area.

Can families request a culturally compatible caregiver?

We welcome requests related to language or cultural familiarity and do our best to match a caregiver accordingly based on who is currently available. We are honest with families when a specific match cannot be guaranteed so expectations stay realistic.

What household and meal-support tasks can caregivers perform?

Caregivers can prepare meals based on dietary needs and preferences, assist with light housekeeping and laundry, and help keep the home environment safe and comfortable as part of a personalized care plan.

How does caregiver supervision work?

After care begins, our team follows up with the family and caregiver to confirm the plan is working as intended and adjusts the schedule or approach as routines or needs change over time.

Which payment programs are available in Berks County?

We accept Private pay, as we are working hard to get MCO approval. Once MCO approval is finalized, we will be able to serve families covered by participating Medicaid Managed Care Organizations.