Hospice Support in Charleroi, PA: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Charleroi, PA: the local picture

19

Medicare-certified hospices serve Charleroi ZIP codes

97

residents 85 or older (2.3% of all residents)

48%

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

39%

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

Medicare lists 19 hospices whose service area includes Charleroi ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Viaquest Hospice, LLC in Monongahela (4.1 mi) and Ospta Hospice in Belle Vernon (4.8 mi).

313 Charleroi residents 65 or older live alone (48% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Charleroi compared with Washington County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Charleroi	Washington County	Pennsylvania
Residents 85 or older	2.3%	2.8%	2.4%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	48%	29%	30%
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	32%	32%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	11%	6.7%	6.6%
Residents 65 or older	17%	22%	19%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	7.7%	9.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,755	$55,388	—

Older residents in towns around Charleroi

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Monessen, PA	1.3 mi	1,536	29%
Donora, PA	3.5 mi	792	57%
Monongahela, PA	3.9 mi	895	44%
California, PA	5.0 mi	719	35%
Centerville, PA	7.9 mi	709	15%
West Newton, PA	8.3 mi	786	40%

Hospices serving Charleroi

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Viaquest Hospice, LLC	Monongahela, PA	4.1 mi	(724) 258-2580
Ospta Hospice	Belle Vernon, PA	4.8 mi	(724) 565-5802
Concordia Hospice Of Washington	Canonsburg, PA	17 mi	(724) 250-4500
Amedisys Hospice Of Pa	Uniontown, PA	19 mi	(724) 439-4440
Anova Hospice Palliative Care Services Inc	Carnegie, PA	21 mi	(412) 885-8500
Heartland Hospice	Pittsburgh, PA	21 mi	(412) 919-5600

Straight-line miles from the center of Charleroi. 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 Charleroi

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 35% of the $3,480 monthly median income of Charleroi 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 Charleroi: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Charleroi?

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 35% of the $3,480 monthly median income of Charleroi 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).

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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.

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