Hospice Support in North East, PA: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in North East, PA: the local picture

6

Medicare-certified hospices serve North East ZIP codes

79

residents 85 or older (1.9% of all residents)

41%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (33% in Erie County)

34%

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

Medicare lists 6 hospices whose service area includes North East ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Community Nursing Services Of North East in North East (0.9 mi) and Family Hospice in Erie (14 mi).

317 North East residents 65 or older live alone (41% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

North East compared with Erie County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	North East	Erie County	Pennsylvania
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	2.2%	2.4%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	41%	33%	30%
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	33%	32%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	11%	6.7%	6.6%
Residents 65 or older	19%	20%	19%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.4%	10%	9.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$75,250	$47,768	—

Older residents in towns around North East

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Northwest Harborcreek, PA	9.4 mi	2,354	27%
Wesleyville, PA	11 mi	498	41%
Lawrence Park, PA	11 mi	585	39%
Erie, PA	14 mi	15,350	43%
Westfield, NY	15 mi	762	60%
Union City, PA	22 mi	668	29%

Hospices serving North East

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Community Nursing Services Of North East	North East, PA	0.9 mi	(814) 725-4300
Family Hospice	Erie, PA	14 mi	(814) 877-6120
Interim Healthcare Hospice Of Erie	Erie, PA	18 mi	(814) 836-0214
Lakeland Area Hospice, LP	Erie, PA	18 mi	(814) 838-0511
Vna Hospice Services Of Erie County	Erie, PA	19 mi	(814) 454-2831
Aseracare Hospice	Waterford, PA	20 mi	(814) 836-5255

Straight-line miles from the center of North East. 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 North East

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 20% of the $6,271 monthly median income of North East 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 North East: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in North East?

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 20% of the $6,271 monthly median income of North East 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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