North Braddock, Pennsylvania

Respite Care in North Braddock, PA

A few hours, a day or a weekend of cover so the family member doing the caring can rest, work, see a doctor or travel. Post what you need in North Braddock for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Respite Care in North Braddock, PA: the local picture

924
residents 65 or older (22% of North Braddock)
62%
of residents 65+ in households live with someone, often a family caregiver
36%
of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Allegheny County)
17
Medicare-certified hospices serve North Braddock ZIP codes

Most older adults in North Braddock live with someone: 62% 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 334 North Braddock residents aged 65 or older report a disability (36%) (31% in Allegheny County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 17 hospices serving North Braddock ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

North Braddock compared with Allegheny County and Pennsylvania

Census figureNorth BraddockAllegheny CountyPennsylvania
Residents 65+ with a disability36%31%32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone38%34%30%
Residents 65 or older22%20%19%
Residents 85 or older1.7%2.5%2.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)20%10%9.9%
Households with no vehicle39%12%10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$28,615$54,654—

Older residents in towns around North Braddock

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Forest Hills, PA1.6 mi1,46220%
Turtle Creek, PA1.8 mi1,49756%
Duquesne, PA2.0 mi87552%
Swissvale, PA2.1 mi1,55228%
Munhall, PA2.5 mi2,23046%
Edgewood, PA2.6 mi47217%

Hospices serving North Braddock

HospiceOfficeDistancePhone
Suncrest Hospice Pittsburgh, LLCPittsburgh, PA4.3 mi(878) 302-1136
Amedisys Hospice Of Greater PittsburghMonroeville, PA5.2 mi(412) 241-8240
Bridges Hospice, IncMonroeville, PA5.2 mi(412) 380-0711
Caring Hospice ServicesMonroeville, PA5.2 mi(412) 666-0900
Interim Health Care HospicePittsburgh, PA9.3 mi(412) 371-3726

Nursing homes near North Braddock (ask about short stays)

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Lgar Health And RehabilitationTurtle Creek, PA1.8 mi4 of 560(412) 825-9000
Eldercrest Rehabilitation & Healthcare CenterMunhall, PA2.8 mi3 of 548(412) 462-8002
Burgh Care CenterPittsburgh, PA3.5 mi1 of 5126(412) 723-3662
Riverside Health & Rehab CenterMckeesport, PA3.8 mi1 of 5119(412) 664-8860

Straight-line miles from the center of North Braddock. 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 North Braddock

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 51% of the $2,385 monthly median income of North Braddock 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.

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Questions

Respite Care in North Braddock: common questions

Which hospices serve North Braddock?

Medicare lists 17 hospices for North Braddock ZIP codes, including Suncrest Hospice Pittsburgh, LLC, Amedisys Hospice Of Greater Pittsburgh, Bridges Hospice, Inc.

How much does respite care cost in North Braddock?

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 51% of the $2,385 monthly median income of North Braddock 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 North Braddock. 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 North Braddock

More senior care near North Braddock

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.

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