River Oaks Home Care

River Oaks Home Care River Oaks Home Care is dedicated to helping seniors continue to experience the richness of life. We are passionate about Alzheimer's care and Veterans.

We are committed to helping Seniors continue to Experience the richness of life. We also provide the following waiver Services for clients who are eligible for home and community based services under the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services:

Aging Waiver: Aging Home and Community-Based Waiver Services may be available to Pennsylvanians over the age of 60 to enable them to continue to live i

n their homes and communities with support and services. Attendant Care/Act 150 Waiver: If you have a physical disability, the Attendant Care Waiver and state funded Act 150 program may be available to you to continue to live in your home and community with support and services. Obra Waiver: The OBRA Waiver is a Home and Community Based Waiver program that may help you if you have a developmental physical disability to allow you to live in the community and remain as independent as possible. Commcare Waiver: A Home and Community-Based Services Waiver for Individuals with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). We are available on phone 24/7. You can call us anytime of the day, any day of the week. Our Senior Care representative can help you decide if our services could assist your loved one in preserving a good quality of life and remaining safely in his or her home. When you call River Oaks Home Care, a representative will set a time to visit you with a no-obligation personal consultation. We have hourly and around-the-clock care. Services Include:

- Homemaking
- Bathing Assistance
- Hygiene Care
- Caring Companionship
- Meal Planning and Preparation
- Transportation and Errands
- Light housekeeping
- Medication reminders
- Alzheimer's and dementia care
- Respite care
- And much more.

08/06/2026

If caregiving is more than a job to you, we should talk. Every Friday this summer, River Oaks Home Care is hosting Friday Open Interviews for caregivers who want to be part of a team that sees the person behind the care plan.

Come by, introduce yourself, and learn more about opportunities with us.

đź“Ť 307 West Johnson Hwy, Norristown, PA
🕙 Every Friday This Summer | 10AM–4PM

08/04/2026

Many families begin thinking about home care by focusing on the cost alone. While finances are an important part of the conversation, they are only one piece of the picture.

Care can often be adjusted to match a person's routines, abilities, and changing needs instead of trying to fit everyone into the same schedule.

Starting with a clearer understanding of what support would be helpful can open the door to solutions that families may not have considered.

Learning about available options doesn't commit anyone to a decision. It simply gives families more information to work with when the time feels right.

This year marks ten years of River Oaks Home Care serving seniors and families throughout the Philadelphia region. Over ...
08/01/2026

This year marks ten years of River Oaks Home Care serving seniors and families throughout the Philadelphia region. Over the past decade, we have had the chance to walk alongside families through caregiving changes, new diagnoses, recovery periods, long nights, and everyday routines that help people remain comfortable at home.

We have also been honored with recognition including Philadelphia100, Inc. 5000, Employer of Choice, Provider of Choice, Leader in Experience, and more.

What we appreciate most, though, are the relationships built over time with families, caregivers, referral partners, and the communities we serve.

Thank you for allowing River Oaks Home Care to be part of so many lives over the last ten years.

07/28/2026

One fall does not automatically mean a loved one needs 24-hour care. But repeated falls, trouble getting up safely, growing confusion, or needing more help throughout the day can signal deeper safety concerns at home.

It is easy to assume someone just needs to “be more careful,” but falls are often connected to larger issues like medication side effects, balance changes, reduced strength, vision problems, or memory loss.

Looking at the full picture, not just the fall itself, can help families make calmer, more informed decisions about the right level of support.

Thomas, thank you for sharing your experience with our team. Families deserve time, patience, and honest conversations w...
07/25/2026

Thomas, thank you for sharing your experience with our team. Families deserve time, patience, and honest conversations when trying to make decisions about care. We are grateful you felt heard and supported throughout the process, and we are especially glad the caregiver match felt right for your mother-in-law and your family.

Trust is important in this work, and we appreciate you allowing River Oaks Home Care to be part of your family’s care journey.

07/23/2026

At River Oaks Home Care, Fridays this summer could be the start of something beautiful.
Join us for Friday Open Interviews at River Oaks Home Care and meet a team that believes caregiving should feel personal, supportive, and rooted in compassion.

Whether you are exploring a new path or bringing years of experience, we would love to meet you.

đź“Ť 307 West Johnson Hwy, Norristown, PA
🕙 Every Friday This Summer | 10AM–4PM

07/21/2026

Many seniors living with dementia experience increased confusion, restlessness, or disrupted sleep after sunset, a pattern often called “sundowning.”

Changes in lighting, fatigue, and shifts in the body’s internal clock can all make evenings more challenging.

Keeping a consistent evening routine, reducing noise and stimulation, and using soft lighting can help create a calmer environment at night.

If overnight confusion or wandering becomes more frequent, it may be a sign that additional care support or routine adjustments are needed to keep your loved one safe and comfortable.

Denitra Hedgepeth approaches caregiving with a simple goal each day, helping someone feel cared for and helping them smi...
07/18/2026

Denitra Hedgepeth approaches caregiving with a simple goal each day, helping someone feel cared for and helping them smile.

As a Home Health Aide, she values the opportunity to make a real difference in someone’s daily life through patience, conversation, and dependable support. The work may look different from home to home, but for Denitra, the heart of caregiving stays the same. People want to feel comfortable, respected, and understood.

Outside of caregiving, she enjoys spending time with loved ones and finding moments to relax and recharge, something she believes helps her stay present for the families she supports.

07/16/2026

Support should fit the individual, not the other way around. As needs, goals, and routines change over time for your family member with an intellectual disability, support should be flexible enough to change alongside them.

River Oaks Home Care provides ODP services that focus on in-home support, community participation, companion care, homemaker services, and respite designed around the person’s daily life and long-term goals.

The right support helps individuals stay connected, active, and engaged in the life they want to build.

Caregivers are often the first people to notice changes in sleep, mobility, confusion, or safety concerns of their loved...
07/14/2026

Caregivers are often the first people to notice changes in sleep, mobility, confusion, or safety concerns of their loved ones, but often fail to see changes within themselves. They are also often the last people to ask for help.

Respite care is not stepping away from responsibility. It is creating space to rest, regroup, attend appointments, or simply recover from the pace of caregiving.

Even short periods of support can help families think more clearly about what level of care may be needed moving forward.

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307 West Johnson Highway
Norristown, PA
19401

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+14842311462

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