Respite Care in Homestead, PA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Homestead, PA: the local picture

719

residents 65 or older (25% of Homestead)

56%

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

50%

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

26

Medicare-certified hospices serve Homestead ZIP codes

Most older adults in Homestead live with someone: 56% 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 359 Homestead residents aged 65 or older report a disability (50%) (31% in Allegheny County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 26 hospices serving Homestead ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Homestead compared with Allegheny County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Homestead	Allegheny County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with a disability	50%	31%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	44%	34%	30%
Residents 65 or older	25%	20%	19%
Residents 85 or older	6.7%	2.5%	2.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	28%	10%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	24%	12%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$24,655	$54,654	—

Older residents in towns around Homestead

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Munhall, PA	1.1 mi	2,230	46%
Swissvale, PA	1.5 mi	1,552	28%
Edgewood, PA	2.1 mi	472	17%
Baldwin, PA	2.6 mi	4,759	31%
North Braddock, PA	3.0 mi	924	36%
Forest Hills, PA	3.2 mi	1,462	20%

Hospices serving Homestead

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Suncrest Hospice Pittsburgh, LLC	Pittsburgh, PA	5.9 mi	(878) 302-1136
Bethany Hospice Of Western Pennsylvania	Pittsburgh, PA	7.5 mi	(412) 781-2221
Heartland Hospice	Pittsburgh, PA	7.5 mi	(412) 919-5600
365 Hospice LLC - Monroeville	Monroeville, PA	7.9 mi	(412) 372-5320
Amedisys Hospice Of Greater Pittsburgh	Monroeville, PA	7.9 mi	(412) 241-8240

Nursing homes near Homestead (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
John J Kane Regional Center-Gl	Pittsburgh, PA	1.0 mi	2 of 5	255	(412) 422-6800
Eldercrest Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center	Munhall, PA	1.2 mi	3 of 5	48	(412) 462-8002
Heritage Care Center	Pittsburgh, PA	1.8 mi	1 of 5	143	(412) 422-5100
Squirrel Hill Wellness And Rehabilitation Center	Pittsburgh, PA	2.1 mi	1 of 5	178	(412) 421-8443

Straight-line miles from the center of Homestead. 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 Homestead

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 60% of the $2,055 monthly median income of Homestead 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 Homestead: common questions

Which hospices serve Homestead?

Medicare lists 26 hospices for Homestead ZIP codes, including Suncrest Hospice Pittsburgh, LLC, Bethany Hospice Of Western Pennsylvania, Heartland Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Homestead?

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 60% of the $2,055 monthly median income of Homestead 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 Homestead. 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 Homestead

More senior care near Homestead

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Other care in Homestead

More for Homestead 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 Homestead, PA