Hospice Support in Northern Cambria, PA: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Northern Cambria, PA: the local picture

10

Medicare-certified hospices serve Northern Cambria ZIP codes

25

residents 85 or older (0.7% of all residents)

35%

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

34%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Cambria County)

Medicare lists 10 hospices whose service area includes Northern Cambria ZIP codes, the nearest offices being 365 Hospice LLC in Carrolltown (6.1 mi) and Penn Hospice, Inc in Ebensburg (13 mi).

201 Northern Cambria residents 65 or older live alone (35% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Northern Cambria compared with Cambria County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Northern Cambria	Cambria County	Pennsylvania
Residents 85 or older	0.7%	3.0%	2.4%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	33%	30%
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	35%	32%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	4.8%	7.2%	6.6%
Residents 65 or older	17%	24%	19%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	10%	11%	9.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$49,545	$43,129	—

Older residents in towns around Northern Cambria

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Ebensburg, PA	12 mi	842	40%
Nanty-Glo, PA	13 mi	686	30%
Indiana, PA	20 mi	1,306	40%
Altoona, PA	22 mi	7,715	40%
Punxsutawney, PA	22 mi	1,540	45%
Greenwood, PA	24 mi	612	29%

Hospices serving Northern Cambria

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
365 Hospice LLC	Carrolltown, PA	6.1 mi	(814) 419-4901
Penn Hospice, Inc	Ebensburg, PA	13 mi	(814) 846-4160
Vna Family Hospice	Indiana, PA	20 mi	(724) 463-6340
Family Hospice	Altoona, PA	22 mi	(814) 946-5411
Aseracare Hospice	Altoona, PA	23 mi	(814) 941-2900
Adoration Hospice	Altoona, PA	23 mi	(814) 381-0100

Straight-line miles from the center of Northern Cambria. 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 Northern Cambria

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 30% of the $4,129 monthly median income of Northern Cambria 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 Northern Cambria: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Northern Cambria?

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 30% of the $4,129 monthly median income of Northern Cambria 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).

More near Northern Cambria

More senior care near Northern Cambria

Hospice Support in nearby cities

Other care in Northern Cambria

More for Northern Cambria families

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.

In-Home Hospice Support in Northern Cambria, PA