Companion Care in Franklin Park, PA for Seniors

Local figures

Companion Care in Franklin Park, PA: the local picture

2,289

residents 65 or older (15% of Franklin Park)

18%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (34% in Allegheny County)

15%

of residents 5+ speak a language other than English at home

2.6%

of households have no vehicle (12% in Allegheny County)

About 409 residents of Franklin Park aged 65 or older live alone, 18% of older residents in households (34% in Allegheny County). They are the people companion care is usually for: mostly independent, but on their own for long stretches of the day.

2.6% of Franklin Park households have no vehicle (12% in Allegheny County). A companion who drives can turn a week at home into appointments, shopping and visits.

Of the 2,289 Franklin Park residents aged 65 or older, 140 are 85 or older (6.1%). Before the first visit with someone in that oldest group, ask the family about hearing, eyesight, walking and any memory changes, so the visit is planned around them.

1,286 Franklin Park households headed by someone 65 or older own their home and 74 rent. A companion visiting a house may also help with mail, light chores and keeping an eye on things; in an apartment building, ask whether visitors sign in.

About 22 older Franklin Park residents (1.0%) live below the poverty line (10% in Allegheny County). For them, Medicaid home and community-based services or the local Area Agency on Aging may cover some companion or homemaker hours, depending on the state program; private pay is not the only route.

About 15% of Franklin Park residents aged 5 and over speak a language other than English at home. The most common are other Asian and Pacific Island languages (699), other Indo-European languages (600), Chinese (433). If the person you care for is more at ease in one of these languages, say so in your posting; many caregivers list the languages they speak.

Franklin Park compared with Allegheny County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Franklin Park	Allegheny County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	18%	34%	30%
Residents 65 or older	15%	20%	19%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	15%	8.5%	12%
Households with no vehicle	2.6%	12%	10%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	1.0%	10%	9.9%
Residents 65+ with a disability	14%	31%	32%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$107,311	$54,654	—

Older residents in towns around Franklin Park

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Sewickley, PA	5.6 mi	696	33%
Economy, PA	5.8 mi	2,528	20%
West View, PA	6.2 mi	927	31%
Coraopolis, PA	6.3 mi	1,386	43%
Avalon, PA	6.5 mi	1,150	57%
Ambridge, PA	6.7 mi	1,032	35%

Hospitals near Franklin Park (for rides to appointments)

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Ahn Wexford Hospital	Wexford, PA	2.2 mi	5 of 5	(412) 295-3319
Heritage Valley Sewickley	Sewickley, PA	3.9 mi	4 of 5	(412) 741-6600
Upmc Passavant	Pittsburgh, PA	4.0 mi	4 of 5	(412) 367-6700

Straight-line miles from the center of Franklin Park. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a companion caregiver can help with

Conversation, cards, puzzles and shared hobbies
Walks and outings to the park, library or senior center
Company at meals, and help preparing them
Rides or escort to appointments, church and visits

Cost

What companion care costs in Franklin Park

At the Pennsylvania median aide wage of $14.14 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,225 a month in wages, which is 14% of the $8,943 monthly median income of Franklin Park households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Pennsylvania's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Hiring directly, you agree the rate with the caregiver and usually become the household employer (U.S. Department of Labor rules). Some families qualify for programs that pay for care at home; see Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a companion caregiver

Isolation is a health risk, not only a mood. The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine found that nearly one in four Americans aged 65 and older living in the community is socially isolated, and linked isolation to higher risks of dementia, heart disease and early death (2020 report).

Questions worth asking: What do you enjoy doing with the people you care for? Are you comfortable driving, and is your car insured for passengers? How do you handle a client who does not want company at first? More in our companion care guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Companion Care in Franklin Park: common questions

How many seniors live alone in Franklin Park?

About 409 residents aged 65 or older, 18% of older residents in households (Census ACS 2020–2024) (34% in Allegheny County).

How much does companion care cost in Franklin Park?

At the Pennsylvania median aide wage of $14.14 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,225 a month in wages, which is 14% of the $8,943 monthly median income of Franklin Park households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Pennsylvania's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

What does a companion caregiver do in Franklin Park?

A companion keeps an older adult company and helps around the visit: conversation, activities, walks, meals, errands, rides and reminders. It suits someone who is mostly independent but lonely, or a family that wants someone to check in on weekdays.

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year; CMS provider data (October 25, 2026); U.S. DOL state minimum wages (July 1, 2026); BLS OEWS May 2025 aide wages, which cover employed aides rather than private rates.

Companion Care for Seniors in Franklin Park, PA