Hospice Support in Sharon, PA: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Sharon, PA: the local picture

14

Medicare-certified hospices serve Sharon ZIP codes

136

residents 85 or older (1.1% of all residents)

43%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (31% in Mercer County)

36%

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

Medicare lists 14 hospices whose service area includes Sharon ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Steel City Hospice in Hermitage (2.4 mi) and Hospice Of The Valley, Inc in Girard (11 mi).

987 Sharon residents 65 or older live alone (43% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Sharon compared with Mercer County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Sharon	Mercer County	Pennsylvania
Residents 85 or older	1.1%	2.8%	2.4%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	43%	31%	30%
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	33%	32%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.5%	6.1%	6.6%
Residents 65 or older	18%	23%	19%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	9.1%	9.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$35,816	$46,800	—

Older residents in towns around Sharon

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Farrell, PA	1.6 mi	977	51%
Sharpsville, PA	2.0 mi	986	42%
Hermitage, PA	3.1 mi	4,562	30%
Hubbard, OH	6.2 mi	1,788	35%
Girard, OH	11 mi	1,920	39%
Campbell, OH	12 mi	1,408	31%

Hospices serving Sharon

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Steel City Hospice	Hermitage, PA	2.4 mi	(724) 996-7580
Hospice Of The Valley, Inc	Girard, OH	11 mi	(330) 399-1992
Southern Care Youngstown	Youngstown, OH	17 mi	(330) 797-8940
Akeso Home Hospice Inc	Canfield, OH	19 mi	(330) 759-3903
Gentiva Ii	Meadville, PA	33 mi	(814) 334-4660
Amedisys Hospice Care	Butler, PA	38 mi	(724) 431-4170

Straight-line miles from the center of Sharon. 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 Sharon

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 41% of the $2,985 monthly median income of Sharon 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 Sharon: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Sharon?

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 41% of the $2,985 monthly median income of Sharon 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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