In-Home Hospice Support in Northwest Harborcreek, PA

Local figures

Hospice Support in Northwest Harborcreek, PA: the local picture

6

Medicare-certified hospices serve Northwest Harborcreek ZIP codes

305

residents 85 or older (3.5% of all residents)

27%

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

31%

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

Medicare lists 6 hospices whose service area includes Northwest Harborcreek ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Family Hospice in Erie (4.8 mi) and Interim Healthcare Hospice Of Erie in Erie (8.5 mi).

595 Northwest Harborcreek residents 65 or older live alone (27% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Northwest Harborcreek compared with Erie County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Northwest Harborcreek	Erie County	Pennsylvania
Residents 85 or older	3.5%	2.2%	2.4%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	33%	30%
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	33%	32%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.9%	6.7%	6.6%
Residents 65 or older	27%	20%	19%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.9%	10%	9.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$58,017	$47,768	—

Older residents in towns around Northwest Harborcreek

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Wesleyville, PA	1.2 mi	498	41%
Lawrence Park, PA	1.5 mi	585	39%
Erie, PA	4.6 mi	15,350	43%
North East, PA	9.4 mi	782	41%
Fairview, PA	16 mi	749	22%
Union City, PA	19 mi	668	29%

Hospices serving Northwest Harborcreek

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Family Hospice	Erie, PA	4.8 mi	(814) 877-6120
Interim Healthcare Hospice Of Erie	Erie, PA	8.5 mi	(814) 836-0214
Lakeland Area Hospice, LP	Erie, PA	8.5 mi	(814) 838-0511
Community Nursing Services Of North East	North East, PA	9.0 mi	(814) 725-4300
Vna Hospice Services Of Erie County	Erie, PA	9.4 mi	(814) 454-2831
Aseracare Hospice	Waterford, PA	13 mi	(814) 836-5255

Straight-line miles from the center of Northwest Harborcreek. 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 Northwest Harborcreek

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 25% of the $4,835 monthly median income of Northwest Harborcreek 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 Northwest Harborcreek: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Northwest Harborcreek?

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 25% of the $4,835 monthly median income of Northwest Harborcreek 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.