Hospice Support in Grove City, PA: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Grove City, PA: the local picture

17

Medicare-certified hospices serve Grove City ZIP codes

197

residents 85 or older (2.5% of all residents)

52%

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

24%

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

Medicare lists 17 hospices whose service area includes Grove City ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Steel City Hospice in Hermitage (20 mi) and Vna Hospice, Western Pa in Butler (20 mi).

492 Grove City residents 65 or older live alone (52% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Grove City compared with Mercer County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Grove City	Mercer County	Pennsylvania
Residents 85 or older	2.5%	2.8%	2.4%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	52%	31%	30%
Residents 65+ with a disability	24%	33%	32%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.5%	6.1%	6.6%
Residents 65 or older	14%	23%	19%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	9.1%	9.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$36,010	$46,800	—

Older residents in towns around Grove City

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Slippery Rock, PA	6.3 mi	275	37%
Slippery Rock University, PA	6.8 mi	0	—
New Castle, PA	17 mi	4,073	43%
Hermitage, PA	19 mi	4,562	30%
Shanor-Northvue, PA	19 mi	1,054	51%
Franklin, PA	21 mi	1,405	32%

Hospices serving Grove City

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Steel City Hospice	Hermitage, PA	20 mi	(724) 996-7580
Vna Hospice, Western Pa	Butler, PA	20 mi	(724) 431-3501
Amedisys Hospice Care	Butler, PA	20 mi	(724) 431-4170
Good Samaritan Hospice Of Pittsburgh	Valencia, PA	33 mi	(724) 933-8888
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Atlantic	Cranberry Township, PA	33 mi	(412) 799-2101
Hospice Of Crawford County Inc	Meadville, PA	33 mi	(814) 333-5403

Straight-line miles from the center of Grove 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 Grove 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 41% of the $3,001 monthly median income of Grove 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 Grove City: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Grove 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 41% of the $3,001 monthly median income of Grove 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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