Respite Care in Kittanning, PA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Kittanning, PA: the local picture

1,045

residents 65 or older (27% of Kittanning)

60%

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

53%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Armstrong County)

20

Medicare-certified hospices serve Kittanning ZIP codes

Most older adults in Kittanning live with someone: 60% 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 504 Kittanning residents aged 65 or older report a disability (53%) (37% in Armstrong County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 20 hospices serving Kittanning ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Kittanning compared with Armstrong County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Kittanning	Armstrong County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with a disability	53%	37%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	27%	30%
Residents 65 or older	27%	24%	19%
Residents 85 or older	5.4%	3.2%	2.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	17%	10%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	22%	7.8%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$31,875	$47,679	—

Older residents in towns around Kittanning

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Ford City, PA	4.2 mi	707	27%
Vandergrift, PA	16 mi	699	35%
Natrona Heights, PA	18 mi	1,561	29%
Brackenridge, PA	19 mi	576	24%
Meadowood, PA	20 mi	807	23%
Butler, PA	20 mi	1,642	52%

Hospices serving Kittanning

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Heritage Hospice, LLC	New Kensington, PA	21 mi	(724) 334-6600
Monarch Hospice	Lower Burrell, PA	21 mi	(724) 335-1600
Vna Hospice, Western Pa	Butler, PA	22 mi	(724) 431-3501
Amedisys Hospice Care	Butler, PA	22 mi	(724) 431-4170
Good Samaritan Hospice Of Pittsburgh	Valencia, PA	23 mi	(724) 933-8888

Nursing homes near Kittanning (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Snu Armstrong Co Memorial Hosp	Kittanning, PA	0.8 mi	3 of 5	17	(724) 543-8458
Armstrong Rehabilitation And Nursing Center	Kittanning, PA	1.1 mi	1 of 5	113	(724) 548-2222
Kittanning Health & Rehab Center	Kittanning, PA	3.5 mi	2 of 5	119	(724) 545-2273
Quality Life Services - Sugar Creek	Worthington, PA	9.4 mi	2 of 5	114	(724) 445-3146

Straight-line miles from the center of Kittanning. 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 Kittanning

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 46% of the $2,656 monthly median income of Kittanning 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 Kittanning: common questions

Which hospices serve Kittanning?

Medicare lists 20 hospices for Kittanning ZIP codes, including Heritage Hospice, LLC, Monarch Hospice, Vna Hospice, Western Pa.

How much does respite care cost in Kittanning?

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 46% of the $2,656 monthly median income of Kittanning 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 Kittanning. 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 Kittanning

More senior care near Kittanning

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Other care in Kittanning

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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 Kittanning, PA