Hospice Support in McKeesport, PA: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in McKeesport, PA: the local picture

35

Medicare-certified hospices serve McKeesport ZIP codes

663

residents 85 or older (3.8% of all residents)

44%

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

41%

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

Medicare lists 35 hospices whose service area includes McKeesport ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Sivitz Jewish Hospice in Pittsburgh (7.3 mi) and Bridges Hospice, Inc in Monroeville (7.4 mi).

1,377 McKeesport 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.

McKeesport compared with Allegheny County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	McKeesport	Allegheny County	Pennsylvania
Residents 85 or older	3.8%	2.5%	2.4%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	44%	34%	30%
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	31%	32%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.4%	6.3%	6.6%
Residents 65 or older	21%	20%	19%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	20%	10%	9.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$33,594	$54,654	—

Older residents in towns around McKeesport

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Port Vue, PA	1.6 mi	723	45%
Duquesne, PA	2.2 mi	875	53%
Glassport, PA	2.4 mi	780	37%
White Oak, PA	2.6 mi	2,526	42%
West Mifflin, PA	3.4 mi	3,819	42%
Clairton, PA	3.9 mi	1,476	46%

Hospices serving McKeesport

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Sivitz Jewish Hospice	Pittsburgh, PA	7.3 mi	(412) 422-5700
Bridges Hospice, Inc	Monroeville, PA	7.4 mi	(412) 380-0711
Three Rivers Hospice	Monroeville, PA	7.4 mi	(412) 349-0760
Caring Hospice Services	Monroeville, PA	7.4 mi	(412) 666-0900
365 Hospice LLC - Monroeville	Monroeville, PA	7.4 mi	(412) 372-5320
Amedisys Hospice Of Greater Pittsburgh	Monroeville, PA	7.4 mi	(412) 241-8240

Straight-line miles from the center of McKeesport. 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 McKeesport

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 44% of the $2,800 monthly median income of McKeesport 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 McKeesport: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in McKeesport?

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 44% of the $2,800 monthly median income of McKeesport 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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