Respite Care in Sharon, PA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Sharon, PA: the local picture

2,371

residents 65 or older (18% of Sharon)

57%

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

36%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Mercer County)

14

Medicare-certified hospices serve Sharon ZIP codes

Most older adults in Sharon live with someone: 57% 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 812 Sharon residents aged 65 or older report a disability (36%) (33% in Mercer County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 14 hospices serving Sharon ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Sharon compared with Mercer County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Sharon	Mercer County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	33%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	43%	31%	30%
Residents 65 or older	18%	23%	19%
Residents 85 or older	1.1%	2.8%	2.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	9.1%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	19%	9.6%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$35,816	$46,800	—

Older residents in towns around Sharon

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Farrell, PA	1.6 mi	977	31%
Sharpsville, PA	2.0 mi	986	42%
Hermitage, PA	3.1 mi	4,562	38%
Hubbard, OH	6.2 mi	1,788	21%
Girard, OH	11 mi	1,920	41%
Campbell, OH	12 mi	1,408	33%

Hospices serving Sharon

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Steel City Hospice	Hermitage, PA	2.4 mi	(724) 996-7580
Hospice Of The Valley, Inc	Girard, OH	11 mi	(330) 399-1992
Southern Care Youngstown	Youngstown, OH	17 mi	(330) 797-8940
Akeso Home Hospice Inc	Canfield, OH	19 mi	(330) 759-3903
Gentiva Ii	Meadville, PA	33 mi	(814) 334-4660

Nursing homes near Sharon (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Clepper Manor	Sharon, PA	0.4 mi	3 of 5	54	(724) 981-2750
O'brien Memorial Health Care C	Masury, OH	1.4 mi	3 of 5	87	(330) 448-2557
Hermitage Nursing And Rehabilitation	Hermitage, PA	1.7 mi	3 of 5	105	(724) 981-6610
Addison Healthcare Center	Masury, OH	2.2 mi	5 of 5	55	(330) 448-2547

Straight-line miles from the center of Sharon. 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 Sharon

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 41% of the $2,985 monthly median income of Sharon 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 Sharon: common questions

Which hospices serve Sharon?

Medicare lists 14 hospices for Sharon ZIP codes, including Steel City Hospice, Hospice Of The Valley, Inc, Southern Care Youngstown.

How much does respite care cost in Sharon?

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 41% of the $2,985 monthly median income of Sharon 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 Sharon. 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 Sharon

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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 Sharon, PA