Respite Care in Oil City, PA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Oil City, PA: the local picture

1,844

residents 65 or older (19% of Oil City)

68%

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

36%

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

5

Medicare-certified hospices serve Oil City ZIP codes

Most older adults in Oil City live with someone: 68% 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 638 Oil City residents aged 65 or older report a disability (36%) (34% in Venango County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Oil City compared with Venango County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Oil City	Venango County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	34%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	27%	30%
Residents 65 or older	19%	25%	19%
Residents 85 or older	2.3%	2.5%	2.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.3%	8.8%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	15%	7.6%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,911	$48,349	—

Older residents in towns around Oil City

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Sugarcreek, PA	6.3 mi	1,435	27%
Franklin, PA	7.2 mi	1,405	39%
Titusville, PA	14 mi	1,230	47%
Clarion, PA	23 mi	399	33%
Grove City, PA	27 mi	1,092	24%
Meadville, PA	27 mi	2,300	46%

Hospices serving Oil City

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Visiting Nurses Association Of Venango County, Hos	Franklin, PA	6.6 mi	(814) 432-6555
Clarion Forest Vna Hospice	Clarion, PA	23 mi	(814) 297-8400
Hospice Of Crawford County Inc	Meadville, PA	27 mi	(814) 333-5403
Gentiva Ii	Meadville, PA	27 mi	(814) 334-4660
Aseracare Hospice	Waterford, PA	40 mi	(814) 836-5255

Nursing homes near Oil City (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Oakwood Heights Village	Oil City, PA	1.1 mi	2 of 5	106	(814) 676-8686
Oil City Nursing And Rehab	Oil City, PA	3.1 mi	5 of 5	95	(814) 676-8208
Upmc Northwest Transitional Care Unit	Seneca, PA	3.3 mi	5 of 5	16	(814) 678-4642
Caring Place, The	Franklin, PA	6.7 mi	3 of 5	100	(814) 432-4491

Straight-line miles from the center of Oil City. 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 Oil City

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 33% of the $3,743 monthly median income of Oil City 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 Oil City: common questions

Which hospices serve Oil City?

Medicare lists 5 hospices for Oil City ZIP codes, including Visiting Nurses Association Of Venango County, Hos, Clarion Forest Vna Hospice, Hospice Of Crawford County Inc.

How much does respite care cost in Oil City?

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 33% of the $3,743 monthly median income of Oil City 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 Oil City. 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 Oil City, PA