Respite Care in Brentwood, PA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Brentwood, PA: the local picture

1,677

residents 65 or older (17% of Brentwood)

50%

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

29%

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

33

Medicare-certified hospices serve Brentwood ZIP codes

Most older adults in Brentwood live with someone: 50% 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 483 Brentwood residents aged 65 or older report a disability (29%) (31% in Allegheny County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 33 hospices serving Brentwood ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Brentwood compared with Allegheny County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Brentwood	Allegheny County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	31%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	50%	34%	30%
Residents 65 or older	17%	20%	19%
Residents 85 or older	0.7%	2.5%	2.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	16%	10%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	18%	12%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$34,075	$54,654	—

Older residents in towns around Brentwood

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Whitehall, PA	1.2 mi	3,771	36%
Baldwin, PA	1.7 mi	4,759	31%
Castle Shannon, PA	2.3 mi	1,465	28%
Mount Oliver, PA	2.7 mi	278	37%
Pleasant Hills, PA	3.1 mi	1,808	24%
Dormont, PA	3.6 mi	1,258	29%

Hospices serving Brentwood

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Bethany Hospice Of Western Pennsylvania	Pittsburgh, PA	5.1 mi	(412) 781-2221
Heartland Hospice	Pittsburgh, PA	5.1 mi	(412) 919-5600
Anova Hospice Palliative Care Services Inc	Carnegie, PA	6.4 mi	(412) 885-8500
Gallagher Hospice, LLC	Bridgeville, PA	7.6 mi	(412) 279-4255
Transitions Hospice	Pittsburgh, PA	7.8 mi	(412) 489-6874

Nursing homes near Brentwood (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Rose Meadows Health & Rehab Center	Pittsburgh, PA	0.8 mi	1 of 5	200	(412) 885-8400
Whitehall Borough Post Acute	Pittsburgh, PA	1.5 mi	4 of 5	166	(412) 884-3500
John J Kane Regional Center-Gl	Pittsburgh, PA	3.4 mi	2 of 5	255	(412) 422-6800
Southwestern Manor Nursing And Rehabilitation	Pittsburgh, PA	3.7 mi	1 of 5	118	(412) 466-0600

Straight-line miles from the center of Brentwood. 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 Brentwood

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 43% of the $2,840 monthly median income of Brentwood 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 Brentwood: common questions

Which hospices serve Brentwood?

Medicare lists 33 hospices for Brentwood ZIP codes, including Bethany Hospice Of Western Pennsylvania, Heartland Hospice, Anova Hospice Palliative Care Services Inc.

How much does respite care cost in Brentwood?

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 43% of the $2,840 monthly median income of Brentwood 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 Brentwood. 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 Brentwood, PA