Every dayfeelslike home.
Have-it-your-way home care that keeps seniors and adults happily at home across Centre and Huntingdon Counties. Care, cleaning and transportation from one local family company, since 2009.
✿ have it your way. no daily minimums.
2009Caring for Central PA families
50+Local caregivers, ages 18 to 80+
24/7Round-the-clock care available
PA DOHLicensed by the PA Department of Health
Three houses, one family.
Most families start with one service and add another later. Same trusted, background-checked team every time.
Care
- Personal care and companionship
- Dementia and Alzheimer's care
- Respite, overnight and 24/7 care
Cleaning
- Homes, offices and businesses
- Apartment and real estate turnovers
- Weekly, bi-weekly or monthly
Transportation
- Doctor visits and procedures
- Groceries, pharmacy and errands
- Accessible vehicle, friendly drivers
However you got here,
People find us at very different moments. Here's what we'd say to each of them.
To the daughter three hours away,
You can't drop by every day, and you shouldn't have to feel guilty about it. We'll be there, and we'll tell you how Mom is doing so you're never guessing.
— the Houck team
Plan care for a parentTo Dad, who isn't moving anywhere,
Good. Your house, your schedule, your way. We'll help with the parts that got harder, like the shower, the groceries and the drive to the doctor, and leave the rest to you.
— the Houck team
Talk about your optionsTo the wife who hasn't slept,
Caring for your husband is love. It's also exhausting. Let one of our caregivers take an afternoon, or a night, so you can rest. A few hours is enough to start.
— the Houck team
Read about respite careTo the discharge planner on a Friday afternoon,
Send us the referral. We respond fast, start care at home, in assisted living or retirement communities, and keep you posted once your patient is settled.
— the Houck team
Refer a clientCare, have it your way.
One solution doesn't fit every situation. We listen first, then build care that protects independence and dignity.
✿We're a non-medical agency. We work alongside your loved one's doctors, nurses and hospice team, filling the hours in between so nobody is alone.
Never guess again.
Our caregivers keep the family informed. After visits, you'll know what was eaten, what was done, and how your loved one seemed that day.
Visit notes · TuesdayExample
9:00Arrived. Helen up and dressed, in good spirits.
9:20Scrambled eggs + toast. Ate it all!
10:15Walked to the mailbox and back. Steady.
11:00Reminder for 11 am pills. Taken.
12:30Talked about her garden. Asks for daughter's call Sunday ♡
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Every valley, every back road.
From our office on Regent Court in State College, our caregivers cover the ridges and valleys of Centre and Huntingdon Counties. Don't see your town? Call us anyway.
Centre County home base
Huntingdon County full coverage
Wanted:kind people.
No experience needed. If you love helping others, we'll train you for the rest. Our caregivers include Penn State students, parents who need flexible hours, and retirees who want meaningful work.
Apply in 3 minutes →- A caring heartRequired
- Clean backgroundRequired
- Reliable transportationRequired
- ExperienceNot required. We train.
Let's talk.
We usually call back the same business day. If it can't wait, call now.
come say hello
120 Regent Court, Suite 102
State College, PA 16801
State College, PA 16801
Since 2009,right here at home.
A family company built on a simple belief: most seniors would rather stay in the familiar comfort of their own homes, and with the right help, they can.
"Driven by compassion, we provide dependable, empathetic and customizable in-home care for seniors who need a little help."
Our goal is to help every client achieve the best quality of care possible. One solution does not fit every situation, so we take the time to listen and learn about each client's needs and preferences. That lets us tailor care that maximizes independence and dignity.
We pride ourselves on being the have-it-your-way home care agency: no daily minimums, care built around your schedule, and clients who stay happily at home.
Over the years, families asked us for more than care. So we added home and commercial cleaning and transportation. Today one trusted local team can help with all three.
- We help older and disabled adults stay in their homes
- We keep company with people who have no family nearby
- We give family caregivers a real break
- We advocate for our clients
- We keep families informed
The people behind Houck.
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Patti J. Houck
owner
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Megan Alterio
chief financial officer
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50+
Our caregivers
ages 18 to 80+
From Penn State students to experienced caregivers in their 70s and 80s. Every one is trained, background-checked and insured.
Paying for care
We work with families paying privately and with clients who have long-term care insurance. We'll help you understand what your policy covers and handle the paperwork your insurer needs.
Licensing & policies
- Licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Health
- Equal employment opportunity employer
- Services provided without discrimination
Care, cleaning& transportation.
Choose one service or combine them. Every plan is flexible, with no daily minimums.
In-home care
Non-medical care for anyone over 18, at home or in assisted living and retirement communities.
Everyday help, included
We're a non-medical agency. Our caregivers don't give injections, change wound dressings or perform nursing tasks. We work alongside doctors, home health nurses and hospice teams, and provide non-medical support for hospice clients.
Cleaning
The same trusted, background-checked team, for homes, offices and rental properties.
Residential
Kitchens, bathrooms, dining rooms, home offices, vacuuming and more. A natural fit alongside in-home care.
Commercial
Offices and small businesses across Centre and Huntingdon Counties, scheduled around your hours.
Apartment turnovers
Move-out cleans that get units ready for the next tenant, including Penn State's busy move-out weeks.
Real estate turnovers
Pre-listing and post-sale cleaning for agents, sellers and property managers.
Weekly, bi-weekly, monthly or one-time. Ask about our current offer for first-time clients.
Transportation
Friendly drivers who help from the front door to the appointment and back.
Doctor visits
Routine appointments, specialists and follow-ups.
Medical procedures
Reliable rides to and from outpatient procedures when you can't drive yourself home.
Groceries & pharmacy
Grocery shopping, prescription pick-ups and errands.
Hair & more
Salon visits, church, social outings and family events.
Accessible vehicle, affordable rates. A wheelchair-accessible van is coming soon. Book a ride at 814-217-8383.
Wanted:kind people.
Caregiving is a labor of love. If you're patient, warm and happiest when you've made someone's day better, you'll fit right in. No experience needed. We train you.
Start your application →- 18 or olderRequired
- Clean backgroundRequired
- Reliable transportationRequired
- A caring heartRequired
- ExperienceNot required. We train.
Why they chose Houck.
Short videos of current caregivers telling their own stories. The same stories will run in our recruiting ads.
Video to be filmed
The working momShifts that fit around school pick-upVideo to be filmed
The Penn State studentReal experience for a health careerVideo to be filmed
The liferYears with Houck, and why they stayApply in 3 minutes
No résumé needed. Houck Family Services is an equal opportunity employer.
About you
Requirements
Availability
Interview
Apply today, talk this week.
step one
Short application
Three minutes, right here.
step two
Phone interview
You pick the time. It's a friendly conversation.
step three
Check & training
Background check, then training before your first visit.
The kitchen tableguides.
Plain answers to the questions families ask us most, from noticing the first signs to paying for care.
Let's talkabout home.
Tell us what you need. The right person on our team will call you back, usually the same business day.
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