Respite Care in Bradford, PA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Bradford, PA: the local picture

1,112

residents 65 or older (14% of Bradford)

62%

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

45%

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

3

Medicare-certified hospices serve Bradford ZIP codes

Most older adults in Bradford live with someone: 62% 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 423 Bradford residents aged 65 or older report a disability (45%) (37% in McKean County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 3 hospices serving Bradford ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Bradford compared with McKean County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Bradford	McKean County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with a disability	45%	37%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	32%	30%
Residents 65 or older	14%	21%	19%
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	1.9%	2.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	8.9%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	19%	8.7%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,763	$46,961	—

Older residents in towns around Bradford

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Olean, NY	14 mi	2,623	40%
Salamanca, NY	15 mi	960	39%
Kane, PA	22 mi	783	42%
Warren, PA	27 mi	1,928	29%
Jamestown, NY	32 mi	5,014	36%
St. Marys, PA	36 mi	3,353	25%

Hospices serving Bradford

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Vna Of Northwest Pa, LLC	Bradford, PA	0.8 mi	(814) 362-7466
Penn Highlands Community Nurses	Saint Marys, PA	37 mi	(814) 781-1415
Family Hospice	Williamsport, PA	98 mi	(570) 320-7690

Nursing homes near Bradford (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Pavilion At Brmc, The	Bradford, PA	0.9 mi	5 of 5	95	(814) 362-8293
Bradford Ecumenical Home, Inc	Bradford, PA	1.1 mi	5 of 5	100	(814) 368-5648
Bradford Manor Nursing And Rehab	Bradford, PA	2.4 mi	4 of 5	115	(814) 362-6090
Absolut Center For Nursing And Rehabilitation At A	Allegany, NY	12 mi	5 of 5	37	(716) 373-2238

Straight-line miles from the center of Bradford. 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 Bradford

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 $3,814 monthly median income of Bradford 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 Bradford: common questions

Which hospices serve Bradford?

Medicare lists 3 hospices for Bradford ZIP codes, including Vna Of Northwest Pa, LLC, Penn Highlands Community Nurses, Family Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Bradford?

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 $3,814 monthly median income of Bradford 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 Bradford. 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.

More near Bradford

More senior care near Bradford

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More for Bradford families

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 Bradford, PA