Respite Care in Muse, PA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Muse, PA: the local picture

409

residents 65 or older (16% of Muse)

81%

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

41%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Washington County)

5

Medicare-certified hospices serve Muse ZIP codes

Most older adults in Muse live with someone: 81% 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 167 Muse residents aged 65 or older report a disability (41%) (32% in Washington County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 5 hospices serving Muse ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Muse compared with Washington County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Muse	Washington County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	32%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	19%	29%	30%
Residents 65 or older	16%	22%	19%
Residents 85 or older	4.3%	2.8%	2.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.9%	7.7%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	9.8%	7.3%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$58,298	$55,388	—

Older residents in towns around Muse

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Southpointe, PA	1.3 mi	315	12%
Cecil-Bishop, PA	1.9 mi	481	13%
Canonsburg, PA	2.2 mi	1,541	37%
McGovern, PA	4.0 mi	1,022	26%
Thompsonville, PA	5.0 mi	1,015	21%
McMurray, PA	6.3 mi	1,083	27%

Hospices serving Muse

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Gallagher Hospice, LLC	Bridgeville, PA	6.1 mi	(412) 279-4255
Heartland Hospice	Pittsburgh, PA	12 mi	(412) 919-5600
Suncrest Hospice Pittsburgh, LLC	Pittsburgh, PA	23 mi	(878) 302-1136
Allegheny Health Network Healthcare At Home Hospic	Warrendale, PA	26 mi	(855) 602-2500
Amedisys Hospice Of Pa	Uniontown, PA	38 mi	(724) 439-4440

Nursing homes near Muse (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Townview Health And Rehabilitation Center	Canonsburg, PA	2.8 mi	3 of 5	118	(724) 746-5040
Greenery Center For Rehab And Nursing	Canonsburg, PA	3.5 mi	1 of 5	140	(724) 745-8000
Wecare At South Hills Rehabilitation And Nrsg Ctr	Canonsburg, PA	3.7 mi	not rated	104	(724) 746-1300
Mcmurray Hills Rehabilitation And Healthcare Cente	Mcmurray, PA	4.0 mi	3 of 5	115	(724) 941-7150

Straight-line miles from the center of Muse. 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 Muse

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 25% of the $4,858 monthly median income of Muse 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 Muse: common questions

Which hospices serve Muse?

Medicare lists 5 hospices for Muse ZIP codes, including Gallagher Hospice, LLC, Heartland Hospice, Suncrest Hospice Pittsburgh, LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Muse?

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 25% of the $4,858 monthly median income of Muse 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 Muse. 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 Muse

More senior care near Muse

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Other care in Muse

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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 Muse, PA