Hospice Support in Washington, PA: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Washington, PA: the local picture

27

Medicare-certified hospices serve Washington ZIP codes

160

residents 85 or older (1.2% of all residents)

39%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (29% in Washington County)

36%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Washington County)

Medicare lists 27 hospices whose service area includes Washington ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Paramount Hospice And Palliative Care in Mcmurray (7.9 mi) and Concordia Hospice Of Washington in Canonsburg (7.9 mi).

799 Washington residents 65 or older live alone (39% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Washington compared with Washington County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Washington	Washington County	Pennsylvania
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	2.8%	2.4%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	29%	30%
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	32%	32%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	5.9%	6.7%	6.6%
Residents 65 or older	15%	22%	19%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	7.7%	9.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,755	$55,388	—

Older residents in towns around Washington

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Wolfdale, PA	3.3 mi	758	22%
McGovern, PA	4.4 mi	1,022	22%
Canonsburg, PA	7.0 mi	1,541	46%
Muse, PA	8.4 mi	409	19%
Southpointe, PA	9.2 mi	315	19%
Thompsonville, PA	9.8 mi	1,015	19%

Hospices serving Washington

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Paramount Hospice And Palliative Care	Mcmurray, PA	7.9 mi	(724) 969-1021
Concordia Hospice Of Washington	Canonsburg, PA	7.9 mi	(724) 250-4500
Gallagher Hospice, LLC	Bridgeville, PA	14 mi	(412) 279-4255
Affinity Care Of Pittsburgh, LLC.	Pittsburgh, PA	14 mi	(412) 238-2800
Viaquest Hospice, LLC	Monongahela, PA	17 mi	(724) 258-2580
Anova Hospice Palliative Care Services Inc	Carnegie, PA	18 mi	(412) 885-8500

Straight-line miles from the center of Washington. 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 Washington

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 32% of the $3,813 monthly median income of Washington 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 Washington: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Washington?

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 32% of the $3,813 monthly median income of Washington 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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