Respite Care in New Kensington, PA for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in New Kensington, PA: the local picture

2,696

residents 65 or older (22% of New Kensington)

59%

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

36%

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

27

Medicare-certified hospices serve New Kensington ZIP codes

Most older adults in New Kensington live with someone: 59% 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 980 New Kensington residents aged 65 or older report a disability (36%) (29% in Westmoreland County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 27 hospices serving New Kensington ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

New Kensington compared with Westmoreland County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	New Kensington	Westmoreland County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	29%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	41%	29%	30%
Residents 65 or older	22%	24%	19%
Residents 85 or older	2.7%	3.1%	2.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	8.0%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	16%	6.2%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$37,201	$53,414	—

Older residents in towns around New Kensington

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Arnold, PA	0.8 mi	922	42%
Lower Burrell, PA	2.0 mi	2,946	25%
Tarentum, PA	2.2 mi	766	42%
Brackenridge, PA	2.5 mi	576	24%
Springdale, PA	2.6 mi	921	38%
Natrona Heights, PA	3.8 mi	1,561	29%

Hospices serving New Kensington

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Heritage Hospice, LLC	New Kensington, PA	2.2 mi	(724) 334-6600
Monarch Hospice	Lower Burrell, PA	2.2 mi	(724) 335-1600
Interim Health Care Hospice	Pittsburgh, PA	7.2 mi	(412) 371-3726
Adoration Hospice	Pittsburgh, PA	7.2 mi	(412) 963-6310
Suncrest Hospice Pittsburgh, LLC	Pittsburgh, PA	8.6 mi	(878) 302-1136

Nursing homes near New Kensington (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Hillcrest Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center	Lower Burrell, PA	1.2 mi	1 of 5	103	(724) 339-1071
Eden Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	Brackenridge, PA	2.9 mi	1 of 5	97	(724) 224-9200
Harmar Village Health & Rehab Center	Cheswick, PA	4.0 mi	1 of 5	130	(724) 274-3773
Willows Of Presbyterian Senior	Oakmont, PA	5.2 mi	1 of 5	193	(412) 828-5600

Straight-line miles from the center of New Kensington. 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 New Kensington

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 $3,100 monthly median income of New Kensington 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 New Kensington: common questions

Which hospices serve New Kensington?

Medicare lists 27 hospices for New Kensington ZIP codes, including Heritage Hospice, LLC, Monarch Hospice, Interim Health Care Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in New Kensington?

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 $3,100 monthly median income of New Kensington 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 New Kensington. 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 New Kensington, PA