Respite Care in Charleroi, PA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Charleroi, PA: the local picture

697

residents 65 or older (17% of Charleroi)

52%

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

39%

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

19

Medicare-certified hospices serve Charleroi ZIP codes

Most older adults in Charleroi live with someone: 52% 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 259 Charleroi residents aged 65 or older report a disability (39%) (32% in Washington County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 19 hospices serving Charleroi ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Charleroi compared with Washington County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Charleroi	Washington County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	32%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	48%	29%	30%
Residents 65 or older	17%	22%	19%
Residents 85 or older	2.3%	2.8%	2.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	7.7%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	22%	7.3%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,755	$55,388	—

Older residents in towns around Charleroi

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Monessen, PA	1.3 mi	1,536	40%
Donora, PA	3.5 mi	792	38%
Monongahela, PA	3.9 mi	895	37%
California, PA	5.0 mi	719	62%
Centerville, PA	7.9 mi	709	33%
West Newton, PA	8.3 mi	786	29%

Hospices serving Charleroi

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Viaquest Hospice, LLC	Monongahela, PA	4.1 mi	(724) 258-2580
Ospta Hospice	Belle Vernon, PA	4.8 mi	(724) 565-5802
Concordia Hospice Of Washington	Canonsburg, PA	17 mi	(724) 250-4500
Amedisys Hospice Of Pa	Uniontown, PA	19 mi	(724) 439-4440
Anova Hospice Palliative Care Services Inc	Carnegie, PA	21 mi	(412) 885-8500

Nursing homes near Charleroi (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Mon Valley Care Center	Monongahela, PA	2.1 mi	3 of 5	60	(724) 310-1111
Havencrest Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Monongahela, PA	2.6 mi	2 of 5	48	(724) 258-3000
Rehabilitation Center At Jefferson Hills, The	Jefferson Hills, PA	13 mi	2 of 5	50	(412) 466-1125
Meadowcrest Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center	Bethel Park, PA	13 mi	1 of 5	50	(412) 854-5500

Straight-line miles from the center of Charleroi. 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 Charleroi

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 35% of the $3,480 monthly median income of Charleroi 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 Charleroi: common questions

Which hospices serve Charleroi?

Medicare lists 19 hospices for Charleroi ZIP codes, including Viaquest Hospice, LLC, Ospta Hospice, Concordia Hospice Of Washington.

How much does respite care cost in Charleroi?

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 35% of the $3,480 monthly median income of Charleroi 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 Charleroi. 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 Charleroi, PA