Respite Care in Rochester, PA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Rochester, PA: the local picture

621

residents 65 or older (18% of Rochester)

52%

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

45%

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

19

Medicare-certified hospices serve Rochester ZIP codes

Most older adults in Rochester live with someone: 52% 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 246 Rochester residents aged 65 or older report a disability (45%) (31% in Beaver County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 19 hospices serving Rochester ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Rochester compared with Beaver County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Rochester	Beaver County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with a disability	45%	31%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	48%	31%	30%
Residents 65 or older	18%	23%	19%
Residents 85 or older	4.7%	2.7%	2.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	18%	8.4%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	16%	7.5%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$31,361	$51,357	—

Older residents in towns around Rochester

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Beaver, PA	1.4 mi	1,255	32%
Monaca, PA	1.4 mi	1,004	38%
New Brighton, PA	2.7 mi	1,027	36%
Beaver Falls, PA	4.4 mi	1,420	35%
Baden, PA	5.4 mi	1,164	25%
Aliquippa, PA	6.2 mi	2,242	47%

Hospices serving Rochester

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Three Oaks Hospice Pittsburgh	Beaver, PA	2.8 mi	(724) 775-2040
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Atlantic	Cranberry Township, PA	9.3 mi	(412) 799-2101
Allegheny Health Network Healthcare At Home Hospic	Warrendale, PA	11 mi	(855) 602-2500
Pinnacle Hospice, LLC	Sewickley, PA	12 mi	(724) 933-6222
Gateway Hospice	Pittsburgh, PA	16 mi	(412) 536-2020

Nursing homes near Rochester (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Rochester Residence And Care Center	Rochester, PA	0.4 mi	not rated	119	(724) 775-6400
Friendship Rehab And Health	Beaver, PA	2.3 mi	1 of 5	589	(724) 775-7100
Providence Health & Rehab Center	Beaver Falls, PA	3.7 mi	1 of 5	180	(724) 846-8504
Concordia At Villa St Joseph	Baden, PA	5.2 mi	2 of 5	120	(724) 869-6300

Straight-line miles from the center of Rochester. 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 Rochester

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 47% of the $2,613 monthly median income of Rochester 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 Rochester: common questions

Which hospices serve Rochester?

Medicare lists 19 hospices for Rochester ZIP codes, including Three Oaks Hospice Pittsburgh, Vitas Healthcare Corporation Atlantic, Allegheny Health Network Healthcare At Home Hospic.

How much does respite care cost in Rochester?

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 47% of the $2,613 monthly median income of Rochester 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 Rochester. 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 Rochester

More senior care near Rochester

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in Rochester

More for Rochester families

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 Rochester, PA