Respite Care in Carnegie, PA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Carnegie, PA: the local picture

1,708

residents 65 or older (21% of Carnegie)

48%

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

30%

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

23

Medicare-certified hospices serve Carnegie ZIP codes

Most older adults in Carnegie live with someone: 48% 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 518 Carnegie residents aged 65 or older report a disability (30%) (31% in Allegheny County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 23 hospices serving Carnegie ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Carnegie compared with Allegheny County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Carnegie	Allegheny County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	31%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	52%	34%	30%
Residents 65 or older	21%	20%	19%
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	2.5%	2.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	10%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	11%	12%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$32,128	$54,654	—

Older residents in towns around Carnegie

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Green Tree, PA	1.8 mi	1,191	37%
Crafton, PA	1.9 mi	1,188	29%
Ingram, PA	2.7 mi	562	26%
Dormont, PA	2.7 mi	1,258	29%
Bridgeville, PA	3.6 mi	1,073	28%
McKees Rocks, PA	4.4 mi	1,105	52%

Hospices serving Carnegie

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Anova Hospice Palliative Care Services Inc	Carnegie, PA	0.5 mi	(412) 885-8500
Gentiva	Pittsburgh, PA	1.9 mi	(412) 920-5500
Transitions Hospice	Pittsburgh, PA	1.9 mi	(412) 489-6874
Commonwealth Hospice, LLC	Pittsburgh, PA	1.9 mi	(412) 489-5893
Bethany Hospice Of Western Pennsylvania	Pittsburgh, PA	1.9 mi	(412) 781-2221

Nursing homes near Carnegie (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Carnegie Park Post Acute	Pittsburgh, PA	1.3 mi	1 of 5	180	(412) 344-7744
Providence Point Healthcare Residence	Pittsburgh, PA	2.1 mi	5 of 5	42	(412) 489-3560
Asbury Health Center	Pittsburgh, PA	2.3 mi	1 of 5	139	(412) 341-1030
John J Kane Regional Center-SC	Pittsburgh, PA	2.4 mi	3 of 5	311	(412) 429-3020

Straight-line miles from the center of Carnegie. 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 Carnegie

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 46% of the $2,677 monthly median income of Carnegie 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 Carnegie: common questions

Which hospices serve Carnegie?

Medicare lists 23 hospices for Carnegie ZIP codes, including Anova Hospice Palliative Care Services Inc, Gentiva, Transitions Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Carnegie?

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 46% of the $2,677 monthly median income of Carnegie 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 Carnegie. 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 Carnegie, PA