In-Home Hospice Support in Pymatuning Central, PA

Local figures

Hospice Support in Pymatuning Central, PA: the local picture

6

Medicare-certified hospices serve Pymatuning Central ZIP codes

52

residents 85 or older (2.0% of all residents)

20%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (28% in Crawford County)

31%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Crawford County)

Medicare lists 6 hospices whose service area includes Pymatuning Central ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Gentiva Ii in Meadville (17 mi) and Hospice Of Crawford County Inc in Meadville (17 mi).

154 Pymatuning Central residents 65 or older live alone (20% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Pymatuning Central compared with Crawford County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Pymatuning Central	Crawford County	Pennsylvania
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	2.6%	2.4%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	20%	28%	30%
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	34%	32%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.4%	6.1%	6.6%
Residents 65 or older	30%	23%	19%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	11%	9.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$52,917	$45,295	—

Older residents in towns around Pymatuning Central

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Greenville, PA	14 mi	1,130	34%
Meadville, PA	18 mi	2,300	40%
Jefferson, OH	18 mi	961	39%
Cortland, OH	22 mi	1,935	36%
Sharpsville, PA	23 mi	986	42%
Conneaut, OH	24 mi	2,035	43%

Hospices serving Pymatuning Central

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Gentiva Ii	Meadville, PA	17 mi	(814) 334-4660
Hospice Of Crawford County Inc	Meadville, PA	17 mi	(814) 333-5403
Aseracare Hospice	Waterford, PA	36 mi	(814) 836-5255
Visiting Nurses Association Of Venango County, Hos	Franklin, PA	36 mi	(814) 432-6555
Interim Healthcare Hospice Of Erie	Erie, PA	40 mi	(814) 836-0214
Lakeland Area Hospice, LP	Erie, PA	40 mi	(814) 838-0511

Straight-line miles from the center of Pymatuning Central. 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 Pymatuning Central

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 28% of the $4,410 monthly median income of Pymatuning Central 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 Pymatuning Central: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Pymatuning Central?

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 28% of the $4,410 monthly median income of Pymatuning Central 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.