Respite Care in Economy, PA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Economy, PA: the local picture

2,528

residents 65 or older (28% of Economy)

80%

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

26%

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

16

Medicare-certified hospices serve Economy ZIP codes

Most older adults in Economy live with someone: 80% 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 654 Economy residents aged 65 or older report a disability (26%) (31% in Beaver County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 16 hospices serving Economy ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Economy compared with Beaver County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Economy	Beaver County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with a disability	26%	31%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	20%	31%	30%
Residents 65 or older	28%	23%	19%
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	2.7%	2.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.1%	8.4%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	4.5%	7.5%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$64,894	$51,357	—

Older residents in towns around Economy

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Baden, PA	1.9 mi	1,164	25%
Aliquippa, PA	4.1 mi	2,242	47%
Ambridge, PA	4.2 mi	1,032	38%
Monaca, PA	5.3 mi	1,004	38%
Franklin Park, PA	5.8 mi	2,289	14%
Rochester, PA	6.5 mi	621	45%

Hospices serving Economy

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Atlantic	Cranberry Township, PA	5.0 mi	(412) 799-2101
Allegheny Health Network Healthcare At Home Hospic	Warrendale, PA	5.6 mi	(855) 602-2500
Three Oaks Hospice Pittsburgh	Beaver, PA	8.7 mi	(724) 775-2040
Gateway Hospice	Pittsburgh, PA	9.8 mi	(412) 536-2020
Good Samaritan Hospice Of Pittsburgh	Valencia, PA	14 mi	(724) 933-8888

Nursing homes near Economy (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Concordia At Villa St Joseph	Baden, PA	2.4 mi	2 of 5	120	(724) 869-6300
Cranberry Place	Cranberry Township, PA	5.3 mi	1 of 5	150	(724) 772-5350
Sherwood Oaks	Cranberry Township, PA	5.4 mi	5 of 5	43	(724) 776-8100
Acadia Nursing And Rehab Center	Aliquippa, PA	6.2 mi	1 of 5	67	(724) 375-0345

Straight-line miles from the center of Economy. 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 Economy

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 23% of the $5,408 monthly median income of Economy 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 Economy: common questions

Which hospices serve Economy?

Medicare lists 16 hospices for Economy ZIP codes, including Vitas Healthcare Corporation Atlantic, Allegheny Health Network Healthcare At Home Hospic, Three Oaks Hospice Pittsburgh.

How much does respite care cost in Economy?

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 23% of the $5,408 monthly median income of Economy 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 Economy. 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.

More near Economy

More senior care near Economy

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in Economy

More for Economy families

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 Economy, PA