Respite Care in Hermitage, PA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Hermitage, PA: the local picture

4,562

residents 65 or older (28% of Hermitage)

70%

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

38%

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

16

Medicare-certified hospices serve Hermitage ZIP codes

Most older adults in Hermitage live with someone: 70% 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 1,671 Hermitage residents aged 65 or older report a disability (38%) (33% in Mercer County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Hermitage compared with Mercer County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Hermitage	Mercer County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	33%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	31%	30%
Residents 65 or older	28%	23%	19%
Residents 85 or older	4.5%	2.8%	2.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	9.1%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	6.4%	9.6%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$53,932	$46,800	—

Older residents in towns around Hermitage

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Sharpsville, PA	3.0 mi	986	42%
Sharon, PA	3.1 mi	2,371	36%
Farrell, PA	3.2 mi	977	31%
Hubbard, OH	8.1 mi	1,788	21%
Greenville, PA	12 mi	1,130	28%
Campbell, OH	13 mi	1,408	33%

Hospices serving Hermitage

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Steel City Hospice	Hermitage, PA	0.7 mi	(724) 996-7580
Hospice Of The Valley, Inc	Girard, OH	14 mi	(330) 399-1992
Southern Care Youngstown	Youngstown, OH	18 mi	(330) 797-8940
Gentiva Ii	Meadville, PA	32 mi	(814) 334-4660
Vna Hospice, Western Pa	Butler, PA	36 mi	(724) 431-3501

Nursing homes near Hermitage (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Saint John Xxiii Home	Hermitage, PA	0.0 mi	5 of 5	90	(724) 981-3200
Hermitage Nursing And Rehabilitation	Hermitage, PA	1.7 mi	3 of 5	105	(724) 981-6610
Clepper Manor	Sharon, PA	2.7 mi	3 of 5	54	(724) 981-2750
O'brien Memorial Health Care C	Masury, OH	4.4 mi	3 of 5	87	(330) 448-2557

Straight-line miles from the center of Hermitage. 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 Hermitage

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 27% of the $4,494 monthly median income of Hermitage 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 Hermitage: common questions

Which hospices serve Hermitage?

Medicare lists 16 hospices for Hermitage ZIP codes, including Steel City Hospice, Hospice Of The Valley, Inc, Southern Care Youngstown.

How much does respite care cost in Hermitage?

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 27% of the $4,494 monthly median income of Hermitage 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 Hermitage. 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 Hermitage

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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 Hermitage, PA