Hospice Support in Canonsburg, PA: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Canonsburg, PA: the local picture

34

Medicare-certified hospices serve Canonsburg ZIP codes

291

residents 85 or older (3.0% of all residents)

46%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (29% in Washington County)

37%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Washington County)

Medicare lists 34 hospices whose service area includes Canonsburg ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Concordia Hospice Of Washington in Canonsburg (1.1 mi) and Paramount Hospice And Palliative Care in Mcmurray (1.1 mi).

674 Canonsburg residents 65 or older live alone (46% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Canonsburg compared with Washington County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Canonsburg	Washington County	Pennsylvania
Residents 85 or older	3.0%	2.8%	2.4%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	46%	29%	30%
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	32%	32%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.6%	6.7%	6.6%
Residents 65 or older	16%	22%	19%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.1%	7.7%	9.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$36,932	$55,388	—

Older residents in towns around Canonsburg

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Muse, PA	2.2 mi	409	19%
Southpointe, PA	2.3 mi	315	19%
McGovern, PA	2.9 mi	1,022	22%
Cecil-Bishop, PA	3.8 mi	481	18%
Thompsonville, PA	3.9 mi	1,015	19%
McMurray, PA	5.4 mi	1,083	18%

Hospices serving Canonsburg

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Concordia Hospice Of Washington	Canonsburg, PA	1.1 mi	(724) 250-4500
Paramount Hospice And Palliative Care	Mcmurray, PA	1.1 mi	(724) 969-1021
Gallagher Hospice, LLC	Bridgeville, PA	6.9 mi	(412) 279-4255
Affinity Care Of Pittsburgh, LLC.	Pittsburgh, PA	7.3 mi	(412) 238-2800
Anova Hospice Palliative Care Services Inc	Carnegie, PA	11 mi	(412) 885-8500
Transitions Hospice	Pittsburgh, PA	12 mi	(412) 489-6874

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

What it covers

What a caregiver for hospice support can help with

Comfort, company and a calm presence
Gentle personal care and repositioning
Small meals and fluids as the person wants
Telling the hospice nurse about changes

Cost

What hospice support costs in Canonsburg

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 40% of the $3,078 monthly median income of Canonsburg 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 caregiver for hospice support

Under Medicare, hospice is for someone whose doctors certify a life expectancy of six months or less and who chooses comfort care instead of treatment to cure the illness. Medicare does not cover room and board for hospice care at home (Medicare.gov).

Questions worth asking: Have you cared for someone at the end of life? How do you work with a hospice nurse? Can you sit overnight in the last days if needed? More in our hospice support guide.

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

Questions

Hospice Support in Canonsburg: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Canonsburg?

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 40% of the $3,078 monthly median income of Canonsburg 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).

Who qualifies for hospice under Medicare?

Someone whose hospice doctor (and regular doctor, if they have one) certifies a life expectancy of six months or less, and who accepts comfort care instead of curative treatment (Medicare.gov).

More near Canonsburg

More senior care near Canonsburg

Hospice Support in nearby cities

Other care in Canonsburg

More for Canonsburg families

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.

In-Home Hospice Support in Canonsburg, PA