Respite Care in Bakerstown, PA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Bakerstown, PA: the local picture

497

residents 65 or older (20% of Bakerstown)

77%

of residents 65+ in households live with someone, often a family caregiver

39%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Allegheny County)

2

Medicare-certified hospices serve Bakerstown ZIP codes

Most older adults in Bakerstown live with someone: 77% 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 192 Bakerstown residents aged 65 or older report a disability (39%) (31% in Allegheny County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 2 hospices serving Bakerstown ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Bakerstown compared with Allegheny County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Bakerstown	Allegheny County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	31%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	23%	34%	30%
Residents 65 or older	20%	20%	19%
Residents 85 or older	3.4%	2.5%	2.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	10%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	7.4%	12%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$80,469	$54,654	—

Older residents in towns around Bakerstown

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Gibsonia, PA	2.1 mi	815	25%
Allison Park, PA	5.7 mi	4,878	24%
Seven Fields, PA	6.9 mi	417	18%
Glenshaw, PA	8.1 mi	2,396	23%
Fox Chapel, PA	9.2 mi	967	8.9%
Franklin Park, PA	9.4 mi	2,289	14%

Hospices serving Bakerstown

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Commonwealth Hospice, LLC	Pittsburgh, PA	18 mi	(412) 489-5893
Family Hospice	Altoona, PA	81 mi	(814) 946-5411

Nursing homes near Bakerstown (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
St Barnabas Nursing Home	Gibsonia, PA	1.0 mi	4 of 5	119	(724) 443-0700
Concordia At Rebecca Residence	Allison Park, PA	4.1 mi	4 of 5	60	(724) 444-0600
St John Specialty Care Center	Mars, PA	4.8 mi	1 of 5	150	(724) 625-1571
Kadima Rehabilitation & Nursing At Cheswick	Cheswick, PA	5.4 mi	1 of 5	121	(412) 767-4998

Straight-line miles from the center of Bakerstown. 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 Bakerstown

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 $6,706 monthly median income of Bakerstown 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.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Respite Care in Bakerstown: common questions

Which hospices serve Bakerstown?

Medicare lists 2 hospices for Bakerstown ZIP codes, including Commonwealth Hospice, LLC, Family Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Bakerstown?

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 $6,706 monthly median income of Bakerstown 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 Bakerstown. 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.

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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.

Respite Care in Bakerstown, PA