Hospice Support in Homestead, PA: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Homestead, PA: the local picture

26

Medicare-certified hospices serve Homestead ZIP codes

193

residents 85 or older (6.7% of all residents)

44%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (34% in Allegheny County)

50%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Allegheny County)

Medicare lists 26 hospices whose service area includes Homestead ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Suncrest Hospice Pittsburgh, LLC in Pittsburgh (5.9 mi) and Bethany Hospice Of Western Pennsylvania in Pittsburgh (7.5 mi).

313 Homestead residents 65 or older live alone (44% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Homestead compared with Allegheny County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Homestead	Allegheny County	Pennsylvania
Residents 85 or older	6.7%	2.5%	2.4%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	44%	34%	30%
Residents 65+ with a disability	50%	31%	32%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	10%	6.3%	6.6%
Residents 65 or older	25%	20%	19%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	28%	10%	9.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$24,655	$54,654	—

Older residents in towns around Homestead

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Munhall, PA	1.1 mi	2,230	45%
Swissvale, PA	1.5 mi	1,552	46%
Edgewood, PA	2.1 mi	472	48%
Baldwin, PA	2.6 mi	4,759	29%
North Braddock, PA	3.0 mi	924	38%
Forest Hills, PA	3.2 mi	1,462	41%

Hospices serving Homestead

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Suncrest Hospice Pittsburgh, LLC	Pittsburgh, PA	5.9 mi	(878) 302-1136
Bethany Hospice Of Western Pennsylvania	Pittsburgh, PA	7.5 mi	(412) 781-2221
Heartland Hospice	Pittsburgh, PA	7.5 mi	(412) 919-5600
365 Hospice LLC - Monroeville	Monroeville, PA	7.9 mi	(412) 372-5320
Amedisys Hospice Of Greater Pittsburgh	Monroeville, PA	7.9 mi	(412) 241-8240
Bridges Hospice, Inc	Monroeville, PA	7.9 mi	(412) 380-0711

Straight-line miles from the center of Homestead. 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 Homestead

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 60% of the $2,055 monthly median income of Homestead 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 Homestead: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Homestead?

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 60% of the $2,055 monthly median income of Homestead 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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