Respite Care in Blairsville, PA for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Blairsville, PA: the local picture

711

residents 65 or older (22% of Blairsville)

65%

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

43%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Indiana County)

19

Medicare-certified hospices serve Blairsville ZIP codes

Most older adults in Blairsville live with someone: 65% 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 308 Blairsville residents aged 65 or older report a disability (43%) (37% in Indiana County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 19 hospices serving Blairsville ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Blairsville compared with Indiana County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Blairsville	Indiana County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with a disability	43%	37%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	29%	30%
Residents 65 or older	22%	21%	19%
Residents 85 or older	0.5%	2.7%	2.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	10%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	13%	7.5%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$57,031	$47,369	—

Older residents in towns around Blairsville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Derry, PA	7.2 mi	639	36%
Loyalhanna, PA	9.6 mi	933	44%
Latrobe, PA	11 mi	1,733	33%
Indiana, PA	14 mi	1,306	39%
Delmont, PA	17 mi	697	42%
Greensburg, PA	17 mi	3,269	32%

Hospices serving Blairsville

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Concordia Hospice Of Bethlen	Ligonier, PA	13 mi	(724) 238-2613
Vna Family Hospice	Indiana, PA	14 mi	(724) 463-6340
Redstone At Home	Greensburg, PA	17 mi	(724) 221-6040
Excela Health Home Care & Hospice	Greensburg, PA	17 mi	(724) 689-1800
Conemaugh Regional Hospice	Johnstown, PA	23 mi	(814) 534-6100

Nursing homes near Blairsville (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Loyalhanna Care Center	Latrobe, PA	10 mi	2 of 5	143	(724) 537-5500
Kadima Rehabilitation & Nursing At Latrobe	Latrobe, PA	11 mi	1 of 5	107	(724) 537-4441
Beacon Ridge	Indiana, PA	12 mi	1 of 5	118	(724) 349-5300
Bethlen Hm Of The Hungarian Rf Of America	Ligonier, PA	12 mi	2 of 5	76	(724) 238-6711

Straight-line miles from the center of Blairsville. 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 Blairsville

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 26% of the $4,753 monthly median income of Blairsville 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 Blairsville: common questions

Which hospices serve Blairsville?

Medicare lists 19 hospices for Blairsville ZIP codes, including Concordia Hospice Of Bethlen, Vna Family Hospice, Redstone At Home.

How much does respite care cost in Blairsville?

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 26% of the $4,753 monthly median income of Blairsville 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 Blairsville. 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 Blairsville, PA