Respite Care in Dormont, PA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Dormont, PA: the local picture

1,258

residents 65 or older (16% of Dormont)

61%

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

29%

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

29

Medicare-certified hospices serve Dormont ZIP codes

Most older adults in Dormont live with someone: 61% 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 371 Dormont residents aged 65 or older report a disability (29%) (31% in Allegheny County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Dormont compared with Allegheny County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Dormont	Allegheny County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	31%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	34%	30%
Residents 65 or older	16%	20%	19%
Residents 85 or older	1.1%	2.5%	2.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.1%	10%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	10%	12%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$52,202	$54,654	—

Older residents in towns around Dormont

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Green Tree, PA	1.8 mi	1,191	37%
Castle Shannon, PA	2.1 mi	1,465	28%
Carnegie, PA	2.7 mi	1,708	30%
Mount Oliver, PA	3.0 mi	278	37%
Crafton, PA	3.2 mi	1,188	29%
Whitehall, PA	3.4 mi	3,771	36%

Hospices serving Dormont

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Bethany Hospice Of Western Pennsylvania	Pittsburgh, PA	1.8 mi	(412) 781-2221
Heartland Hospice	Pittsburgh, PA	1.8 mi	(412) 919-5600
Anova Hospice Palliative Care Services Inc	Carnegie, PA	2.9 mi	(412) 885-8500
Transitions Hospice	Pittsburgh, PA	4.3 mi	(412) 489-6874
Commonwealth Hospice, LLC	Pittsburgh, PA	4.3 mi	(412) 489-5893

Nursing homes near Dormont (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Asbury Health Center	Pittsburgh, PA	1.2 mi	1 of 5	139	(412) 341-1030
Carnegie Park Post Acute	Pittsburgh, PA	1.5 mi	1 of 5	180	(412) 344-7744
Concordia Of The South Hills	Pittsburgh, PA	2.3 mi	5 of 5	46	(412) 278-1300
Wecare At MT Lebanon Rehabilitation And Nrsg Ctr	Pittsburgh, PA	2.6 mi	2 of 5	121	(412) 257-4444

Straight-line miles from the center of Dormont. 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 Dormont

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 28% of the $4,350 monthly median income of Dormont 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 Dormont: common questions

Which hospices serve Dormont?

Medicare lists 29 hospices for Dormont ZIP codes, including Bethany Hospice Of Western Pennsylvania, Heartland Hospice, Anova Hospice Palliative Care Services Inc.

How much does respite care cost in Dormont?

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 28% of the $4,350 monthly median income of Dormont 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 Dormont. 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 Dormont, PA