Philadelphia Corporation for Aging

What Philadelphia Corporation for Aging does

Philadelphia Corporation for Aging (PCA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1973 and headquartered at 642 N. Broad Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It has held the designation of Philadelphia County's Area Agency on Aging continuously since 1973, giving it a government-mandated role as the primary coordinator and direct provider of aging services for Philadelphia's older adult population. PCA serves an addressable market of approximately 316,000 Philadelphia residents age 60 and older — nearly 20% of the city's population — through four core service categories: Community & Connection (senior centers, transportation, health and wellness, helpline, employment services), Help in the Home (home-delivered meals serving 3,500 consumers weekly, home repairs/modifications, domiciliary care, care management), Protection & Advocacy (Older Adult Protective Services, Ombudsman, legal services delivering 34,000 hours annually), and Caregiver Support (respite, counseling, adult day services).

The organization employs 400+ full-time staff and distributes services through a network of approximately 200 partner providers operating more than 30 person-centered programs. PCA also runs directly-operated senior centers including the Firehouse Active Adult Center and Southwest Senior Center. Its technology stack is limited to standard nonprofit communications infrastructure (website pcacares.org, email newsletters, social media, the Milestones newspaper publication, a phone helpline at 215-765-9040 with a 24/7 abuse reporting line). No proprietary software, AI/ML systems, or APIs are described.

PCA's revenue model is essentially a government-funded nonprofit operating budget: federal, state, and local government appropriations (primarily through the Older Americans Act and Medicaid waivers) constitute the core funding, supplemented by donations, grants, and nominal event revenue (e.g., $5 Senior Strut tickets, $25 produce vouchers under the Senior Farmer's Market Nutrition Program). Most services are provided at low or no cost to eligible older adults. The organization is governed by a board of directors and led by President & CEO Najja R. Orr, DBA, FCPP, and is currently pursuing a strategic transformation called PCA 2.0 alongside an affordable housing initiative at its headquarters.

Name

Philadelphia Corporation for Aging

Legal name

Philadelphia Corporation for Aging

Website

https://pcacares.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Philadelphia Corporation for Aging is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit designated since 1973 as Philadelphia County's Area Agency on Aging, delivering senior centers, in-home services, protective services, and caregiver support to more than 316,000 older Philadelphians through 400+ staff and 200+ partner providers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Aging Services (Area Agency on Aging)

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412)

SIC

Services-Home Health Care Services (8082), Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340)

akta.pro primary industry

Elder Services & Aging Support (BPAGAEAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Community Resources, Social Services & Transportation Coordination (HLADALAK), Community-Based Senior Centers with Adult Day Services (HLADAIAJ)

Keywords

• Aging services
• Senior services
• Home-delivered meals
• Caregiver support
• Protective services

Headquarters

HQ city

Philadelphia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: As an Area Agency on Aging, PCA receives federal, state, and local government funding to support its programs and services for older adults.
2. Donations and Grants: PCA accepts donations and applies for grants to supplement government funding and support special initiatives.
3. Event Revenue: PCA charges nominal fees for certain events such as the Senior Strut health event ($5 tickets).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Philadelphia Corporation for Aging (PCA) is the designated Area Agency on Aging for Philadelphia County, coordinating a network of community-based services for residents age 60 and older and adults with disabilities. It directly funds and operates senior centers, dispatches home-delivered meals, performs home modifications, provides protective services against elder abuse, and supports caregivers, contracting these programs through roughly 200 partner providers. PCA complements direct service delivery with information and referral via the PCA Helpline and serves as the regional conduit for federal and state aging programs such as SFMNP produce vouchers and PA MEDI Medicare counseling.

Product overview

Philadelphia Corporation for Aging (PCA) is a nonprofit Area Agency on Aging serving Philadelphia County since 1973. PCA offers a comprehensive portfolio of aging services organized into four core service categories: Community & Connection (senior centers, transportation, health and wellness, PCA Helpline, employment services), Help in the Home (home-delivered meals, home repairs, domiciliary care, care management), Protection & Advocacy (Older Adult Protective Services, Ombudsman Program, legal services), and Caregiver Support. The organization also administers specialized programs including the Senior Farmer's Market Nutrition Program, Senior Housing Assistance Repair Program (SHARP), Senior Companion Program, and PA MEDI Medicare counseling. PCA's offerings include direct service delivery, facility-based programs at senior centers, hotline/contact center services, and community outreach. The organization serves as a central hub connecting older Philadelphians with resources, with annual impact including 800 home modifications and 34,000 hours of legal services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Community & Connection Services Core PCA service category helping older adults stay connected to their communities and one another through senior centers, transportation, health and wellness programs, the PCA Helpline, employment services, and the Senior Companion Program.
• Help in the Home Services Core PCA service category enabling older adults to live independently in their own homes through care management, home-delivered meals, home repairs and modifications, and the Domiciliary Care Program.
• Protection & Advocacy Services Core PCA service category protecting older adults from abuse and exploitation while advocating on their behalf, delivered through Older Adult Protective Services, the Ombudsman Program, Legal Services, insurance and benefits counseling, and PCA's Emergency Fund.
• Caregiver Support Services Core PCA service category providing support services for family, friends, and loved ones serving as primary caregivers for older adults, including respite care, counseling, adult day services, and the Caregiver Support Program.
• Senior Centers Community centers funded by PCA where older adults access meals, activities, programming, and social connection; PCA operates several centers directly and funds a broader network of partner centers.
• PCA Helpline Helpline providing information, referral services, and assistance to older adults and caregivers, available Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., with a 24/7 abuse-reporting line and a separate hearing-impaired line.
• Senior Farmer's Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) Program providing $25 in vouchers to eligible Philadelphia residents age 60 and older to purchase fresh, Pennsylvania-grown fruits and vegetables at participating farmers markets on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Older Adult Protective Services (OAPS) Program receiving and investigating reports of suspected abuse involving adults age 60 and older, connecting at-risk individuals with services and supports.
• Domiciliary Care (Dom Care) Program Program connecting adults age 18 and older with community members who share their homes and provide daily support, offering an alternative to institutional care.
• Senior Housing Assistance Repair Program (SHARP) Program providing home modifications and repairs to make older adults' homes safer and more accessible.
• Senior Companion Program Program pairing senior companions with older adults who benefit from friendly visits and assistance to help them thrive at home.
• Caregiver Support Program Program providing support, resources, and respite services for family caregivers of older adults.
• Home-Delivered Meals Program Program delivering nutritious meals to homebound older adults who cannot visit senior centers, serving approximately 3,500 consumers each week through PCA's Meal Distribution Center.
• Legal Services Legal services providing assistance to older Philadelphians, delivered through PCA-supported programs.
• Ombudsman Program Program advocating for residents of long-term care facilities and protecting their rights and well-being.
• Medicare Help (PA MEDI) Pennsylvania Medicare Education and Decision Insight Program providing free Medicare counseling to help older adults understand their benefits and make informed decisions.

Quantifiable outcome

• 34,000 hours of legal services provided to older Philadelphians through PCA-supported programs
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Engaging in Aging Expo Participating OrganizationsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 March 2026Approximately 40 organizations participated in the Engaging in Aging Expo, including Alert Medical Alarms, A-Team Home Care, ArchWell Health, Loving Care Senior Services, The Mendoza Group, Mom's Meals, and PA Health & Wellness as sponsors. Other participants included Caring for Friends, Face to Face, Penn's Village, and various senior community centers.
• The Sarah Ralston FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPCA and The Sarah Ralston Foundation co-host events focused on housing stability, behavioral health, and supportive services for older adults, including the Engaging in Aging Expo and the Home, Health and Hope event.
• Philadelphia Department of Public HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNurses from the Philadelphia Department of Public Health support PCA's Heatline during Heat Health Emergencies, assisting callers with urgent concerns and heat-related illness guidance.
• Pennsylvania Association of Area Agencies on AgingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRebecca May-Cole, Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Association of Area Agencies on Aging, participated in PCA's Legislative Breakfast Aging Leaders Panel, bringing perspectives from the aging services network.
• Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRepresentatives from this city department discussed the Philadelphia Model Initiative, which focuses on integrating behavioral health services into long-term care settings.
• Philly House Senior-Level Housing ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMike Johnson, Director of Development, presented on the Philly House Senior-Level Housing Program as part of the Home, Health and Hope collaborative event.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCqY3FpDiC2Y5a1nq_1GEVZg
• Facebookfacebook.com/PCACares.org
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/philadelphia-corporation-for-aging
• Instagraminstagram.com/pcacares
• Xx.com/pcacares_org

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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