Hospice Support in Geistown, PA: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Geistown, PA: the local picture

17

Medicare-certified hospices serve Geistown ZIP codes

67

residents 85 or older (2.7% of all residents)

33%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (33% in Cambria County)

19%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Cambria County)

Medicare lists 17 hospices whose service area includes Geistown ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Conemaugh Regional Hospice in Johnstown (0.7 mi) and 1 Laurel Highlands Hospice Care in Johnstown (3.8 mi).

253 Geistown residents 65 or older live alone (33% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Geistown compared with Cambria County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Geistown	Cambria County	Pennsylvania
Residents 85 or older	2.7%	3.0%	2.4%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	33%	30%
Residents 65+ with a disability	19%	35%	32%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	2.6%	7.2%	6.6%
Residents 65 or older	31%	24%	19%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.6%	11%	9.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$39,000	$43,129	—

Older residents in towns around Geistown

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Belmont, PA	1.1 mi	804	32%
Johnstown, PA	3.3 mi	3,665	48%
Elim, PA	3.8 mi	968	32%
Westmont, PA	4.6 mi	1,061	18%
Windber, PA	4.7 mi	760	47%
Nanty-Glo, PA	12 mi	686	30%

Hospices serving Geistown

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Conemaugh Regional Hospice	Johnstown, PA	0.7 mi	(814) 534-6100
1 Laurel Highlands Hospice Care	Johnstown, PA	3.8 mi	(814) 410-9119
Interim Healthcare Hospice & Palliative Care	Johnstown, PA	3.8 mi	(814) 262-8305
Windber Hospice	Windber, PA	5.0 mi	(814) 467-3711
Penn Hospice, Inc	Ebensburg, PA	15 mi	(814) 846-4160
Concordia Hospice Of Bethlen	Ligonier, PA	20 mi	(724) 238-2613

Straight-line miles from the center of Geistown. 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 Geistown

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 38% of the $3,250 monthly median income of Geistown 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 Geistown: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Geistown?

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 38% of the $3,250 monthly median income of Geistown 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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