Hospice Support in Ellwood City, PA: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Ellwood City, PA: the local picture

19

Medicare-certified hospices serve Ellwood City ZIP codes

117

residents 85 or older (1.6% of all residents)

35%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (31% in Lawrence County)

31%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Lawrence County)

Medicare lists 19 hospices whose service area includes Ellwood City ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Three Oaks Hospice Pittsburgh in Beaver (12 mi) and Vitas Healthcare Corporation Atlantic in Cranberry Township (15 mi).

579 Ellwood City residents 65 or older live alone (35% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Ellwood City compared with Lawrence County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Ellwood City	Lawrence County	Pennsylvania
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	2.9%	2.4%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	31%	30%
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	33%	32%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	2.0%	6.3%	6.6%
Residents 65 or older	22%	23%	19%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.1%	8.1%	9.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,198	$45,230	—

Older residents in towns around Ellwood City

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Beaver Falls, PA	7.4 mi	1,420	43%
New Brighton, PA	8.8 mi	1,027	32%
Zelienople, PA	9.2 mi	1,132	50%
New Castle, PA	9.8 mi	4,073	43%
Rochester, PA	11 mi	621	48%
Beaver, PA	12 mi	1,255	45%

Hospices serving Ellwood City

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Three Oaks Hospice Pittsburgh	Beaver, PA	12 mi	(724) 775-2040
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Atlantic	Cranberry Township, PA	15 mi	(412) 799-2101
Allegheny Health Network Healthcare At Home Hospic	Warrendale, PA	18 mi	(855) 602-2500
Vna Hospice, Western Pa	Butler, PA	18 mi	(724) 431-3501
Amedisys Hospice Care	Butler, PA	18 mi	(724) 431-4170
Good Samaritan Hospice Of Pittsburgh	Valencia, PA	22 mi	(724) 933-8888

Straight-line miles from the center of Ellwood City. 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 Ellwood City

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 31% of the $3,933 monthly median income of Ellwood City 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 Ellwood City: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Ellwood City?

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 31% of the $3,933 monthly median income of Ellwood City 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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