Franklin Park, Pennsylvania

Respite Care in Franklin Park, PA

A few hours, a day or a weekend of cover so the family member doing the caring can rest, work, see a doctor or travel. Post what you need in Franklin Park for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Respite Care in Franklin Park, PA: the local picture

2,289
residents 65 or older (15% of Franklin Park)
82%
of residents 65+ in households live with someone, often a family caregiver
14%
of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Allegheny County)
31
Medicare-certified hospices serve Franklin Park ZIP codes

Most older adults in Franklin Park live with someone: 82% 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 331 Franklin Park residents aged 65 or older report a disability (14%) (31% in Allegheny County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 31 hospices serving Franklin Park ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Franklin Park compared with Allegheny County and Pennsylvania

Census figureFranklin ParkAllegheny CountyPennsylvania
Residents 65+ with a disability14%31%32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone18%34%30%
Residents 65 or older15%20%19%
Residents 85 or older0.9%2.5%2.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)1.0%10%9.9%
Households with no vehicle2.6%12%10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$107,311$54,654—

Older residents in towns around Franklin Park

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Sewickley, PA5.6 mi69632%
Economy, PA5.8 mi2,52826%
West View, PA6.2 mi92741%
Coraopolis, PA6.3 mi1,38635%
Avalon, PA6.5 mi1,15056%
Ambridge, PA6.7 mi1,03238%

Hospices serving Franklin Park

HospiceOfficeDistancePhone
Hope Hospice IncPittsburgh, PA4.0 mi(412) 367-3685
Gateway HospicePittsburgh, PA4.0 mi(412) 536-2020
Allegheny Health Network Healthcare At Home HospicWarrendale, PA4.4 mi(855) 602-2500
Vitas Healthcare Corporation AtlanticCranberry Township, PA6.4 mi(412) 799-2101
GentivaPittsburgh, PA11 mi(412) 920-5500

Nursing homes near Franklin Park (ask about short stays)

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Perry Health & Rehab CenterWexford, PA2.8 mi1 of 5182(412) 366-7900
Harmony Hills Healthcare And Rehabilitation CenterWexford, PA3.8 mi2 of 555(724) 935-3781
Vincentian HomePittsburgh, PA4.0 mi2 of 5106(412) 366-5600
Highland Hills Post AcutePittsburgh, PA4.5 mi1 of 5200(412) 369-9955

Straight-line miles from the center of Franklin Park. 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 Franklin Park

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 14% of the $8,943 monthly median income of Franklin Park 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.

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Questions

Respite Care in Franklin Park: common questions

Which hospices serve Franklin Park?

Medicare lists 31 hospices for Franklin Park ZIP codes, including Hope Hospice Inc, Gateway Hospice, Allegheny Health Network Healthcare At Home Hospic.

How much does respite care cost in Franklin Park?

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 14% of the $8,943 monthly median income of Franklin Park 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 Franklin Park. 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.

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.

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