Respite Care in Latrobe, PA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Latrobe, PA: the local picture

1,733

residents 65 or older (22% of Latrobe)

64%

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

33%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Westmoreland County)

20

Medicare-certified hospices serve Latrobe ZIP codes

Most older adults in Latrobe live with someone: 64% 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 563 Latrobe residents aged 65 or older report a disability (33%) (29% in Westmoreland County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Latrobe compared with Westmoreland County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Latrobe	Westmoreland County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	29%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	29%	30%
Residents 65 or older	22%	24%	19%
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	3.1%	2.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	8.0%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	8.5%	6.2%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$51,629	$53,414	—

Older residents in towns around Latrobe

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Loyalhanna, PA	1.4 mi	933	44%
Derry, PA	4.5 mi	639	36%
Greensburg, PA	8.5 mi	3,269	32%
Blairsville, PA	11 mi	711	43%
Youngwood, PA	11 mi	696	36%
Jeannette, PA	12 mi	1,980	26%

Hospices serving Latrobe

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Advantage Home Health And Hospice Western	Greensburg, PA	8.4 mi	(724) 515-5251
Redstone At Home	Greensburg, PA	8.4 mi	(724) 221-6040
Excela Health Home Care & Hospice	Greensburg, PA	8.4 mi	(724) 689-1800
Concordia Hospice Of Bethlen	Ligonier, PA	9.0 mi	(724) 238-2613
Care Comfort Hospice, LLC	Murrysville, PA	18 mi	(412) 313-5133

Nursing homes near Latrobe (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Loyalhanna Care Center	Latrobe, PA	1.2 mi	2 of 5	143	(724) 537-5500
Kadima Rehabilitation & Nursing At Latrobe	Latrobe, PA	2.3 mi	1 of 5	107	(724) 537-4441
Twin Lakes Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Greensburg, PA	4.0 mi	1 of 5	137	(724) 837-6482
Greene Health & Rehab Center	Greensburg, PA	5.7 mi	1 of 5	119	(724) 836-2480

Straight-line miles from the center of Latrobe. 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 Latrobe

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 28% of the $4,302 monthly median income of Latrobe 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 Latrobe: common questions

Which hospices serve Latrobe?

Medicare lists 20 hospices for Latrobe ZIP codes, including Advantage Home Health And Hospice Western, Redstone At Home, Excela Health Home Care & Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Latrobe?

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 28% of the $4,302 monthly median income of Latrobe 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 Latrobe. 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 Latrobe, PA