Respite Care in Meadville, PA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Meadville, PA: the local picture

2,300

residents 65 or older (18% of Meadville)

60%

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

46%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Crawford County)

7

Medicare-certified hospices serve Meadville ZIP codes

Most older adults in Meadville 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 963 Meadville residents aged 65 or older report a disability (46%) (34% in Crawford County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 7 hospices serving Meadville ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Meadville compared with Crawford County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Meadville	Crawford County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with a disability	46%	34%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	28%	30%
Residents 65 or older	18%	23%	19%
Residents 85 or older	2.8%	2.6%	2.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	11%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	25%	11%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$36,929	$45,295	—

Older residents in towns around Meadville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Edinboro, PA	16 mi	544	58%
Pymatuning Central, PA	18 mi	765	31%
Greenville, PA	21 mi	1,130	28%
Sugarcreek, PA	22 mi	1,435	27%
Union City, PA	23 mi	668	36%
Franklin, PA	25 mi	1,405	39%

Hospices serving Meadville

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of Crawford County Inc	Meadville, PA	1.0 mi	(814) 333-5403
Gentiva Ii	Meadville, PA	1.0 mi	(814) 334-4660
Aseracare Hospice	Waterford, PA	23 mi	(814) 836-5255
Visiting Nurses Association Of Venango County, Hos	Franklin, PA	24 mi	(814) 432-6555
Interim Healthcare Hospice Of Erie	Erie, PA	32 mi	(814) 836-0214

Nursing homes near Meadville (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Wesbury United Methodist Commu	Meadville, PA	0.5 mi	4 of 5	210	(814) 332-9000
Meadville Medical Ctr Tcu	Meadville, PA	1.0 mi	5 of 5	32	(814) 333-5961
Embassy Of Park Avenue	Meadville, PA	1.7 mi	4 of 5	173	(814) 337-4228
Crawford Care Center	Saegertown, PA	4.1 mi	1 of 5	157	(814) 763-2445

Straight-line miles from the center of Meadville. 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 Meadville

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 40% of the $3,077 monthly median income of Meadville 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 Meadville: common questions

Which hospices serve Meadville?

Medicare lists 7 hospices for Meadville ZIP codes, including Hospice Of Crawford County Inc, Gentiva Ii, Aseracare Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Meadville?

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 40% of the $3,077 monthly median income of Meadville 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 Meadville. 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 Meadville

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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 Meadville, PA