Nursing Home Transition Program

The Nursing Home Transition  Program (NHT) was developed to assist and empower consumers who want to move from a nursing facility back to a home of their choice in the community. When given choice, an overwhelming number of people say they want to age in place in their homes rather than in institutions. The program assists individuals in moving out of institutions and eliminates barriers in service systems so that individuals receive services and supports in settings of their choice.


NHT provides the opportunity for individuals and their families or caregivers to be fully informed of all long-term services and supports options, including the full range of available Home & Community Based Services. Through the NHT program, individuals can receive the guidance and support they need to make informed choices about their long-term services and supports.

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Goals & Objectives of the NHT Program 

  • Help rebalance the long-term living system in Pennsylvania so that people have a choice of where they live and receive services. 
  • Enhance opportunities for individuals to move to the community by identifying individuals who wish to return to the community. 
  • Identify and overcome barriers that prevent transitions. 
  • Empower individuals so they are involved to the extent possible in planning and directing their own transition from a nursing facility back to a home of their choice in the community. 
  • Develop the necessary infrastructure and supports in the community. 
  • Expand and strengthen collaboration between aging and disability organizations to provide support and expertise to the NHT Program. 
  • Educate individuals and families about long-term living services.

Who to Contact?

If you would like to apply for a Home & Community Based Services Medicaid Waiver, contact the Pennsylvania Independent Enrollment Broker at 877-550-4227. You may also begin your application for benefits online using the COMPASS website.


If you have questions or need assistance, there are several ways to access information and referral services:

Transition Preparation

If you or a loved one is interested in returning to the community from the nursing facility, you may initiate the nursing home transition process by:

  • Contacting nursing facility staff to initiate a Nursing Home Transition referral.
  • Directly contacting an NHT Coordination provider:
         - Community HealthChoices participants should contact their CHC-Managed Care Organization (MCO) to request NHT assistance.
         - Individuals who are not enrolled in CHC can contact NHT provider Kepro by calling 888-204-8781 or through the         Kepro.com website.