Respite Care in Farrell, PA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Farrell, PA: the local picture

977

residents 65 or older (23% of Farrell)

49%

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

31%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Mercer County)

8

Medicare-certified hospices serve Farrell ZIP codes

Most older adults in Farrell live with someone: 49% 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 297 Farrell residents aged 65 or older report a disability (31%) (33% in Mercer County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 8 hospices serving Farrell ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Farrell compared with Mercer County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Farrell	Mercer County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	33%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	51%	31%	30%
Residents 65 or older	23%	23%	19%
Residents 85 or older	4.1%	2.8%	2.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.0%	9.1%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	18%	9.6%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$46,490	$46,800	—

Older residents in towns around Farrell

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Sharon, PA	1.6 mi	2,371	36%
Hermitage, PA	3.2 mi	4,562	38%
Sharpsville, PA	3.4 mi	986	42%
Hubbard, OH	5.1 mi	1,788	21%
Campbell, OH	10 mi	1,408	33%
Girard, OH	11 mi	1,920	41%

Hospices serving Farrell

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Steel City Hospice	Hermitage, PA	2.7 mi	(724) 996-7580
Hospice Of Crawford County Inc	Meadville, PA	34 mi	(814) 333-5403
Three Oaks Hospice Pittsburgh	Beaver, PA	37 mi	(724) 775-2040
Amedisys Hospice Care	Butler, PA	37 mi	(724) 431-4170
Allegheny Health Network Healthcare At Home Hospic	Warrendale, PA	44 mi	(855) 602-2500

Nursing homes near Farrell (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Clepper Manor	Sharon, PA	1.5 mi	3 of 5	54	(724) 981-2750
O'brien Memorial Health Care C	Masury, OH	1.9 mi	3 of 5	87	(330) 448-2557
Addison Healthcare Center	Masury, OH	2.4 mi	5 of 5	55	(330) 448-2547
Hermitage Nursing And Rehabilitation	Hermitage, PA	2.5 mi	3 of 5	105	(724) 981-6610

Straight-line miles from the center of Farrell. 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 Farrell

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 32% of the $3,874 monthly median income of Farrell 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 Farrell: common questions

Which hospices serve Farrell?

Medicare lists 8 hospices for Farrell ZIP codes, including Steel City Hospice, Hospice Of Crawford County Inc, Three Oaks Hospice Pittsburgh.

How much does respite care cost in Farrell?

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 32% of the $3,874 monthly median income of Farrell 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 Farrell. 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 Farrell, PA