Respite Care in Pitcairn, PA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Pitcairn, PA: the local picture

534

residents 65 or older (18% of Pitcairn)

43%

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

49%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Allegheny County)

11

Medicare-certified hospices serve Pitcairn ZIP codes

Most older adults in Pitcairn live with someone: 43% 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 259 Pitcairn residents aged 65 or older report a disability (49%) (31% in Allegheny County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 11 hospices serving Pitcairn ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Pitcairn compared with Allegheny County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Pitcairn	Allegheny County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with a disability	49%	31%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	57%	34%	30%
Residents 65 or older	18%	20%	19%
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	2.5%	2.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	17%	10%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	13%	12%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$24,961	$54,654	—

Older residents in towns around Pitcairn

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Monroeville, PA	1.5 mi	6,556	29%
Trafford, PA	1.9 mi	528	20%
Turtle Creek, PA	2.4 mi	1,497	56%
Level Green, PA	3.1 mi	1,440	9.6%
Churchill, PA	4.0 mi	875	21%
North Braddock, PA	4.1 mi	924	36%

Hospices serving Pitcairn

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
365 Hospice LLC - Monroeville	Monroeville, PA	1.6 mi	(412) 372-5320
Bridges Hospice, Inc	Monroeville, PA	1.6 mi	(412) 380-0711
Amedisys Hospice Of Greater Pittsburgh	Monroeville, PA	1.6 mi	(412) 241-8240
Caring Hospice Services	Monroeville, PA	1.6 mi	(412) 666-0900
Suncrest Hospice Pittsburgh, LLC	Pittsburgh, PA	4.3 mi	(878) 302-1136

Nursing homes near Pitcairn (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Monroeville Post Acute	Monroeville, PA	1.6 mi	1 of 5	131	(412) 856-7071
Wecare At Monroeville Rehabilitation And Nsg Ctr	Monroeville, PA	1.9 mi	1 of 5	120	(412) 856-7570
Woodhaven Health & Rehab Center	Monroeville, PA	2.0 mi	1 of 5	119	(412) 856-4770
Lgar Health And Rehabilitation	Turtle Creek, PA	2.4 mi	4 of 5	60	(412) 825-9000

Straight-line miles from the center of Pitcairn. 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 Pitcairn

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 59% of the $2,080 monthly median income of Pitcairn 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 Pitcairn: common questions

Which hospices serve Pitcairn?

Medicare lists 11 hospices for Pitcairn ZIP codes, including 365 Hospice LLC - Monroeville, Bridges Hospice, Inc, Amedisys Hospice Of Greater Pittsburgh.

How much does respite care cost in Pitcairn?

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 59% of the $2,080 monthly median income of Pitcairn 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 Pitcairn. 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 Pitcairn, PA