Allison Park, Pennsylvania

Respite Care in Allison Park, PA

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Local figures

Respite Care in Allison Park, PA: the local picture

4,878
residents 65 or older (22% of Allison Park)
76%
of residents 65+ in households live with someone, often a family caregiver
24%
of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Allegheny County)
32
Medicare-certified hospices serve Allison Park ZIP codes

Most older adults in Allison Park live with someone: 76% of residents 65 and older in households do. When one of them needs care, the person they live with usually provides most of it, and respite is what keeps that sustainable.

About 1,185 Allison Park residents aged 65 or older report a disability (24%) (31% in Allegheny County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 32 hospices serving Allison Park ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Allison Park compared with Allegheny County and Pennsylvania

Census figureAllison ParkAllegheny CountyPennsylvania
Residents 65+ with a disability24%31%32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone24%34%30%
Residents 65 or older22%20%19%
Residents 85 or older2.5%2.5%2.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)6.7%10%9.9%
Households with no vehicle3.9%12%10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$79,832$54,654—

Older residents in towns around Allison Park

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Glenshaw, PA2.4 mi2,39623%
Gibsonia, PA4.1 mi81525%
Fox Chapel, PA5.0 mi9678.9%
West View, PA5.4 mi92741%
Etna, PA5.4 mi67236%
Bakerstown, PA5.7 mi49739%

Hospices serving Allison Park

HospiceOfficeDistancePhone
Hope Hospice IncPittsburgh, PA4.9 mi(412) 367-3685
Gateway HospicePittsburgh, PA4.9 mi(412) 536-2020
Adoration HospicePittsburgh, PA5.0 mi(412) 963-6310
Interim Health Care HospicePittsburgh, PA5.0 mi(412) 371-3726
Allegheny Health Network Healthcare At Home HospicWarrendale, PA8.4 mi(855) 602-2500

Nursing homes near Allison Park (ask about short stays)

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
John J Kane Regional Center-RoPittsburgh, PA3.2 mi1 of 5240(412) 369-2020
Concordia At Rebecca ResidenceAllison Park, PA3.7 mi4 of 560(724) 444-0600
Vincentian HomePittsburgh, PA4.3 mi2 of 5106(412) 366-5600
Highland Hills Post AcutePittsburgh, PA4.4 mi1 of 5200(412) 369-9955

Straight-line miles from the center of Allison Park. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a respite caregiver can help with

  • Taking over the usual routine while you are away
  • Meals, medication reminders and personal care
  • Company and activities
  • Overnight cover for a weekend or a trip
Cost

What respite care costs in Allison Park

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 18% of the $6,653 monthly median income of Allison Park 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 respite caregiver

Family caregivers carry most long-term care in the U.S., and burnout is a common reason a home arrangement breaks down. The federal National Family Caregiver Support Program funds respite through local Area Agencies on Aging, and the ARCH National Respite Locator lists respite programs by state.

Questions worth asking: Can you do a short paid visit first, while I am home? Are you available at short notice if I am ill? Can you stay overnight, and what do you charge for it? More in our respite care guide.

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Questions

Respite Care in Allison Park: common questions

Which hospices serve Allison Park?

Medicare lists 32 hospices for Allison Park ZIP codes, including Hope Hospice Inc, Gateway Hospice, Adoration Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Allison Park?

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 18% of the $6,653 monthly median income of Allison Park 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).

Does Medicaid or Medicare pay for respite care?

Medicare pays for short inpatient respite stays only for people on its hospice benefit (Medicare.gov); the hospices on this page serve Allison Park. Many state Medicaid home and community-based programs, veterans’ programs and the National Family Caregiver Support Program fund respite. Our guide Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states covers Pennsylvania.

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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