Hospice Support in West Newton, PA: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in West Newton, PA: the local picture

15

Medicare-certified hospices serve West Newton ZIP codes

76

residents 85 or older (2.9% of all residents)

40%

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

29%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Westmoreland County)

Medicare lists 15 hospices whose service area includes West Newton ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Ospta Hospice in Belle Vernon (4.0 mi) and Viaquest Hospice, LLC in Monongahela (8.1 mi).

314 West Newton residents 65 or older live alone (40% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

West Newton compared with Westmoreland County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	West Newton	Westmoreland County	Pennsylvania
Residents 85 or older	2.9%	3.1%	2.4%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	29%	30%
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	29%	32%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	1.7%	6.3%	6.6%
Residents 65 or older	30%	24%	19%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	17%	8.0%	9.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$39,048	$53,414	—

Older residents in towns around West Newton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Donora, PA	5.2 mi	792	57%
Monessen, PA	7.0 mi	1,536	29%
Monongahela, PA	8.1 mi	895	44%
Charleroi, PA	8.3 mi	697	48%
New Stanton, PA	8.6 mi	466	23%
Clairton, PA	8.8 mi	1,476	46%

Hospices serving West Newton

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Ospta Hospice	Belle Vernon, PA	4.0 mi	(724) 565-5802
Viaquest Hospice, LLC	Monongahela, PA	8.1 mi	(724) 258-2580
Advantage Home Health And Hospice Western	Greensburg, PA	14 mi	(724) 515-5251
Redstone At Home	Greensburg, PA	14 mi	(724) 221-6040
Excela Health Home Care & Hospice	Greensburg, PA	14 mi	(724) 689-1800
Bridges Hospice, Inc	Monroeville, PA	15 mi	(412) 380-0711

Straight-line miles from the center of West Newton. 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 West Newton

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 38% of the $3,254 monthly median income of West Newton 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 West Newton: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in West Newton?

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 38% of the $3,254 monthly median income of West Newton 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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