Respite Care in Meadowood, PA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Meadowood, PA: the local picture

807

residents 65 or older (31% of Meadowood)

45%

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

23%

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

3

Medicare-certified hospices serve Meadowood ZIP codes

Most older adults in Meadowood live with someone: 45% 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 133 Meadowood residents aged 65 or older report a disability (23%) (29% in Butler County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 3 hospices serving Meadowood ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Meadowood compared with Butler County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Meadowood	Butler County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with a disability	23%	29%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	55%	29%	30%
Residents 65 or older	31%	21%	19%
Residents 85 or older	4.9%	2.3%	2.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	1.5%	7.5%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	0.8%	5.5%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$38,879	$58,912	—

Older residents in towns around Meadowood

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Oak Hills, PA	1.4 mi	657	21%
Butler, PA	1.4 mi	1,642	52%
Homeacre-Lyndora, PA	2.5 mi	1,587	34%
Meridian, PA	3.2 mi	1,121	34%
Shanor-Northvue, PA	5.2 mi	1,054	22%
Bakerstown, PA	13 mi	497	39%

Hospices serving Meadowood

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Vna Hospice, Western Pa	Butler, PA	3.7 mi	(724) 431-3501
Good Samaritan Hospice Of Pittsburgh	Valencia, PA	9.7 mi	(724) 933-8888
365 Hospice LLC - Monroeville	Monroeville, PA	29 mi	(412) 372-5320

Nursing homes near Meadowood (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Sunnyview Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Butler, PA	0.6 mi	1 of 5	220	(724) 282-1800
Concordia Lutheran Health And Human Care	Cabot, PA	7.4 mi	2 of 5	142	(724) 352-1571
Embassy Of Saxonburg	Saxonburg, PA	7.8 mi	1 of 5	68	(724) 352-9445
Quality Life Services - Chicora	Chicora, PA	10 mi	1 of 5	114	(724) 445-2000

Straight-line miles from the center of Meadowood. 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 Meadowood

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 38% of the $3,240 monthly median income of Meadowood 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 Meadowood: common questions

Which hospices serve Meadowood?

Medicare lists 3 hospices for Meadowood ZIP codes, including Vna Hospice, Western Pa, Good Samaritan Hospice Of Pittsburgh, 365 Hospice LLC - Monroeville.

How much does respite care cost in Meadowood?

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 38% of the $3,240 monthly median income of Meadowood 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 Meadowood. 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 Meadowood, PA