Respite Care in Scottdale, PA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Scottdale, PA: the local picture

910

residents 65 or older (21% of Scottdale)

64%

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

27%

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

18

Medicare-certified hospices serve Scottdale ZIP codes

Most older adults in Scottdale live with someone: 64% 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 244 Scottdale residents aged 65 or older report a disability (27%) (29% in Westmoreland County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 18 hospices serving Scottdale ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Scottdale compared with Westmoreland County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Scottdale	Westmoreland County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with a disability	27%	29%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	29%	30%
Residents 65 or older	21%	24%	19%
Residents 85 or older	3.0%	3.1%	2.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	8.0%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	15%	6.2%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$38,482	$53,414	—

Older residents in towns around Scottdale

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Mount Pleasant, PA	4.1 mi	1,069	35%
Connellsville, PA	6.0 mi	1,668	54%
New Stanton, PA	8.3 mi	466	41%
Youngwood, PA	9.7 mi	696	36%
West Newton, PA	12 mi	786	29%
Greensburg, PA	15 mi	3,269	32%

Hospices serving Scottdale

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Ospta Hospice	Belle Vernon, PA	12 mi	(724) 565-5802
Redstone At Home	Greensburg, PA	14 mi	(724) 221-6040
Excela Health Home Care & Hospice	Greensburg, PA	14 mi	(724) 689-1800
Amedisys Hospice Of Pa	Uniontown, PA	17 mi	(724) 439-4440
Viaquest Hospice, LLC	Monongahela, PA	19 mi	(724) 258-2580

Nursing homes near Scottdale (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Aurora Nursing And Rehab Center	Scottdale, PA	1.4 mi	3 of 5	35	(724) 887-0100
Harmon House Health & Rehab Center	Mount Pleasant, PA	3.6 mi	3 of 5	109	(724) 547-1890
Hempfield Manor	Greensburg, PA	13 mi	2 of 5	120	(724) 836-4424
Rehab & Nursing Ctr Greater Pittsburgh	Greensburg, PA	13 mi	2 of 5	120	(724) 837-8076

Straight-line miles from the center of Scottdale. 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 Scottdale

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 38% of the $3,207 monthly median income of Scottdale 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 Scottdale: common questions

Which hospices serve Scottdale?

Medicare lists 18 hospices for Scottdale ZIP codes, including Ospta Hospice, Redstone At Home, Excela Health Home Care & Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Scottdale?

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 38% of the $3,207 monthly median income of Scottdale 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 Scottdale. 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 Scottdale, PA