Hospice Support in McKees Rocks, PA: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in McKees Rocks, PA: the local picture

27

Medicare-certified hospices serve McKees Rocks ZIP codes

178

residents 85 or older (3.1% of all residents)

32%

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

52%

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

Medicare lists 27 hospices whose service area includes McKees Rocks ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Transitions Hospice in Pittsburgh (3.3 mi) and Commonwealth Hospice, LLC in Pittsburgh (3.3 mi).

353 McKees Rocks residents 65 or older live alone (32% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

McKees Rocks compared with Allegheny County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	McKees Rocks	Allegheny County	Pennsylvania
Residents 85 or older	3.1%	2.5%	2.4%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	34%	30%
Residents 65+ with a disability	52%	31%	32%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	14%	6.3%	6.6%
Residents 65 or older	19%	20%	19%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	21%	10%	9.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$39,063	$54,654	—

Older residents in towns around McKees Rocks

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Ingram, PA	1.7 mi	562	38%
Bellevue, PA	1.8 mi	1,353	43%
Avalon, PA	2.2 mi	1,150	57%
Crafton, PA	2.5 mi	1,188	39%
Green Tree, PA	3.6 mi	1,191	41%
West View, PA	3.7 mi	927	31%

Hospices serving McKees Rocks

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Transitions Hospice	Pittsburgh, PA	3.3 mi	(412) 489-6874
Commonwealth Hospice, LLC	Pittsburgh, PA	3.3 mi	(412) 489-5893
Gentiva	Pittsburgh, PA	3.3 mi	(412) 920-5500
Advanced Hospice, LLC	Pittsburgh, PA	3.3 mi	(412) 710-7300
Bethany Hospice Of Western Pennsylvania	Pittsburgh, PA	3.6 mi	(412) 781-2221
Heartland Hospice	Pittsburgh, PA	3.6 mi	(412) 919-5600

Straight-line miles from the center of McKees Rocks. 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 McKees Rocks

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 $3,255 monthly median income of McKees Rocks 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 McKees Rocks: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in McKees Rocks?

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 $3,255 monthly median income of McKees Rocks 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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