Respite Care in Derry, PA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Derry, PA: the local picture

639

residents 65 or older (24% of Derry)

55%

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

36%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Westmoreland County)

12

Medicare-certified hospices serve Derry ZIP codes

Most older adults in Derry live with someone: 55% 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 230 Derry residents aged 65 or older report a disability (36%) (29% in Westmoreland County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 12 hospices serving Derry ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Derry compared with Westmoreland County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Derry	Westmoreland County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	29%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	45%	29%	30%
Residents 65 or older	24%	24%	19%
Residents 85 or older	2.4%	3.1%	2.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	8.0%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	9.9%	6.2%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$33,750	$53,414	—

Older residents in towns around Derry

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Loyalhanna, PA	3.2 mi	933	44%
Latrobe, PA	4.5 mi	1,733	33%
Blairsville, PA	7.2 mi	711	43%
Greensburg, PA	13 mi	3,269	32%
Delmont, PA	15 mi	697	42%
Youngwood, PA	16 mi	696	36%

Hospices serving Derry

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Concordia Hospice Of Bethlen	Ligonier, PA	7.1 mi	(724) 238-2613
Redstone At Home	Greensburg, PA	13 mi	(724) 221-6040
Excela Health Home Care & Hospice	Greensburg, PA	13 mi	(724) 689-1800
Interim Healthcare Hospice & Palliative Care	Johnstown, PA	19 mi	(814) 262-8305
Bridges Hospice, Inc	Monroeville, PA	25 mi	(412) 380-0711

Nursing homes near Derry (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Kadima Rehabilitation & Nursing At Latrobe	Latrobe, PA	4.5 mi	1 of 5	107	(724) 537-4441
Loyalhanna Care Center	Latrobe, PA	4.9 mi	2 of 5	143	(724) 537-5500
Bethlen Hm Of The Hungarian Rf Of America	Ligonier, PA	6.3 mi	2 of 5	76	(724) 238-6711
Twin Lakes Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Greensburg, PA	8.5 mi	1 of 5	137	(724) 837-6482

Straight-line miles from the center of Derry. 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 Derry

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 44% of the $2,813 monthly median income of Derry 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 Derry: common questions

Which hospices serve Derry?

Medicare lists 12 hospices for Derry ZIP codes, including Concordia Hospice Of Bethlen, Redstone At Home, Excela Health Home Care & Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Derry?

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 44% of the $2,813 monthly median income of Derry 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 Derry. 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 Derry, PA