Respite Care in Canonsburg, PA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Canonsburg, PA: the local picture

1,541

residents 65 or older (16% of Canonsburg)

54%

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

37%

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

34

Medicare-certified hospices serve Canonsburg ZIP codes

Most older adults in Canonsburg live with someone: 54% 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 549 Canonsburg residents aged 65 or older report a disability (37%) (32% in Washington County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 34 hospices serving Canonsburg ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Canonsburg compared with Washington County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Canonsburg	Washington County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	32%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	46%	29%	30%
Residents 65 or older	16%	22%	19%
Residents 85 or older	3.0%	2.8%	2.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.1%	7.7%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	7.8%	7.3%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$36,932	$55,388	—

Older residents in towns around Canonsburg

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Muse, PA	2.2 mi	409	41%
Southpointe, PA	2.3 mi	315	12%
McGovern, PA	2.9 mi	1,022	26%
Cecil-Bishop, PA	3.8 mi	481	13%
Thompsonville, PA	3.9 mi	1,015	21%
McMurray, PA	5.4 mi	1,083	27%

Hospices serving Canonsburg

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Concordia Hospice Of Washington	Canonsburg, PA	1.1 mi	(724) 250-4500
Paramount Hospice And Palliative Care	Mcmurray, PA	1.1 mi	(724) 969-1021
Gallagher Hospice, LLC	Bridgeville, PA	6.9 mi	(412) 279-4255
Affinity Care Of Pittsburgh, LLC.	Pittsburgh, PA	7.3 mi	(412) 238-2800
Anova Hospice Palliative Care Services Inc	Carnegie, PA	11 mi	(412) 885-8500

Nursing homes near Canonsburg (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Townview Health And Rehabilitation Center	Canonsburg, PA	0.7 mi	3 of 5	118	(724) 746-5040
Greenery Center For Rehab And Nursing	Canonsburg, PA	1.5 mi	1 of 5	140	(724) 745-8000
Wecare At South Hills Rehabilitation And Nrsg Ctr	Canonsburg, PA	1.9 mi	not rated	104	(724) 746-1300
Kadima Rehabilitation & Nursing At North Strabane	Canonsburg, PA	2.5 mi	3 of 5	62	(724) 743-9000

Straight-line miles from the center of Canonsburg. 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 Canonsburg

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 40% of the $3,078 monthly median income of Canonsburg 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 Canonsburg: common questions

Which hospices serve Canonsburg?

Medicare lists 34 hospices for Canonsburg ZIP codes, including Concordia Hospice Of Washington, Paramount Hospice And Palliative Care, Gallagher Hospice, LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Canonsburg?

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 40% of the $3,078 monthly median income of Canonsburg 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 Canonsburg. 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 Canonsburg, PA