Respite Care in California, PA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in California, PA: the local picture

719

residents 65 or older (15% of California)

65%

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

62%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Washington County)

10

Medicare-certified hospices serve California ZIP codes

Most older adults in California 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 443 California residents aged 65 or older report a disability (62%) (32% in Washington County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 10 hospices serving California ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

California compared with Washington County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	California	Washington County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with a disability	62%	32%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	29%	30%
Residents 65 or older	15%	22%	19%
Residents 85 or older	2.6%	2.8%	2.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	7.7%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	18%	7.3%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,437	$55,388	—

Older residents in towns around California

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Centerville, PA	3.4 mi	709	33%
Charleroi, PA	5.0 mi	697	39%
Monessen, PA	6.1 mi	1,536	40%
Donora, PA	8.2 mi	792	38%
Monongahela, PA	8.6 mi	895	37%
West Newton, PA	12 mi	786	29%

Hospices serving California

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Ospta Hospice	Belle Vernon, PA	8.3 mi	(724) 565-5802
Viaquest Hospice, LLC	Monongahela, PA	8.8 mi	(724) 258-2580
Amedisys Hospice Of Pa	Uniontown, PA	16 mi	(724) 439-4440
Concordia Hospice Of Washington	Canonsburg, PA	20 mi	(724) 250-4500
365 Hospice LLC - Monroeville	Monroeville, PA	26 mi	(412) 372-5320

Nursing homes near California (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Mon Valley Care Center	Monongahela, PA	6.6 mi	3 of 5	60	(724) 310-1111
Havencrest Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Monongahela, PA	7.4 mi	2 of 5	48	(724) 258-3000
Lafayette Manor, Inc	Uniontown, PA	14 mi	4 of 5	98	(724) 430-4848
Terrace Health & Rehab Center	Uniontown, PA	14 mi	4 of 5	119	(724) 438-6000

Straight-line miles from the center of California. 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 California

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 33% of the $3,703 monthly median income of California 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 California: common questions

Which hospices serve California?

Medicare lists 10 hospices for California ZIP codes, including Ospta Hospice, Viaquest Hospice, LLC, Amedisys Hospice Of Pa.

How much does respite care cost in California?

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 33% of the $3,703 monthly median income of California 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 California. 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 California

More senior care near California

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in California

More for California 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 California, PA