Hospice Support in McGovern, PA: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in McGovern, PA: the local picture

16

Medicare-certified hospices serve McGovern ZIP codes

91

residents 85 or older (2.1% of all residents)

22%

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

26%

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

Medicare lists 16 hospices whose service area includes McGovern ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Concordia Hospice Of Washington in Canonsburg (4.0 mi) and Gallagher Hospice, LLC in Bridgeville (9.7 mi).

222 McGovern residents 65 or older live alone (22% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

McGovern compared with Washington County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	McGovern	Washington County	Pennsylvania
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	2.8%	2.4%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	29%	30%
Residents 65+ with a disability	26%	32%	32%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	0.0%	6.7%	6.6%
Residents 65 or older	23%	22%	19%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	0.0%	7.7%	9.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$88,686	$55,388	—

Older residents in towns around McGovern

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Canonsburg, PA	2.9 mi	1,541	46%
Muse, PA	4.0 mi	409	19%
Washington, PA	4.4 mi	2,067	39%
Wolfdale, PA	4.7 mi	758	22%
Southpointe, PA	4.8 mi	315	19%
Cecil-Bishop, PA	6.0 mi	481	18%

Hospices serving McGovern

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Concordia Hospice Of Washington	Canonsburg, PA	4.0 mi	(724) 250-4500
Gallagher Hospice, LLC	Bridgeville, PA	9.7 mi	(412) 279-4255
Affinity Care Of Pittsburgh, LLC.	Pittsburgh, PA	10 mi	(412) 238-2800
Gentiva	Pittsburgh, PA	15 mi	(412) 920-5500
Advanced Hospice, LLC	Pittsburgh, PA	15 mi	(412) 710-7300
Commonwealth Hospice, LLC	Pittsburgh, PA	15 mi	(412) 489-5893

Straight-line miles from the center of McGovern. 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 McGovern

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 17% of the $7,391 monthly median income of McGovern 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 McGovern: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in McGovern?

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 17% of the $7,391 monthly median income of McGovern 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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