Respite Care in Coraopolis, PA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Coraopolis, PA: the local picture

1,386

residents 65 or older (26% of Coraopolis)

57%

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

35%

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

29

Medicare-certified hospices serve Coraopolis ZIP codes

Most older adults in Coraopolis live with someone: 57% 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 479 Coraopolis residents aged 65 or older report a disability (35%) (31% in Allegheny County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 29 hospices serving Coraopolis ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Coraopolis compared with Allegheny County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Coraopolis	Allegheny County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	31%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	43%	34%	30%
Residents 65 or older	26%	20%	19%
Residents 85 or older	1.0%	2.5%	2.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	10%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	14%	12%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$40,750	$54,654	—

Older residents in towns around Coraopolis

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Sewickley, PA	2.0 mi	696	32%
Carnot-Moon, PA	3.0 mi	2,110	31%
Avalon, PA	5.0 mi	1,150	56%
Bellevue, PA	5.8 mi	1,353	48%
McKees Rocks, PA	6.1 mi	1,105	52%
Imperial, PA	6.3 mi	516	21%

Hospices serving Coraopolis

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Pinnacle Hospice, LLC	Sewickley, PA	2.9 mi	(724) 933-6222
Hope Hospice Inc	Pittsburgh, PA	6.5 mi	(412) 367-3685
Gateway Hospice	Pittsburgh, PA	6.5 mi	(412) 536-2020
Gentiva	Pittsburgh, PA	6.5 mi	(412) 920-5500
Advanced Hospice, LLC	Pittsburgh, PA	6.5 mi	(412) 710-7300

Nursing homes near Coraopolis (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Masonic Village At Sewickley	Sewickley, PA	1.5 mi	3 of 5	128	(412) 741-1400
Caring Heights Community Care & Rehab Ctr	Coraopolis, PA	2.6 mi	1 of 5	119	(412) 331-6060
Cedar Hill Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center	Coraopolis, PA	3.9 mi	3 of 5	150	(412) 269-1101
Highland Hills Post Acute	Pittsburgh, PA	7.0 mi	1 of 5	200	(412) 369-9955

Straight-line miles from the center of Coraopolis. 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 Coraopolis

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 36% of the $3,396 monthly median income of Coraopolis 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 Coraopolis: common questions

Which hospices serve Coraopolis?

Medicare lists 29 hospices for Coraopolis ZIP codes, including Pinnacle Hospice, LLC, Hope Hospice Inc, Gateway Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Coraopolis?

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 36% of the $3,396 monthly median income of Coraopolis 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 Coraopolis. 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 Coraopolis, PA