Respite Care in Slippery Rock, PA for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Slippery Rock, PA: the local picture

275

residents 65 or older (7.9% of Slippery Rock)

63%

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

16%

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

15

Medicare-certified hospices serve Slippery Rock ZIP codes

Most older adults in Slippery Rock live with someone: 63% 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 43 Slippery Rock residents aged 65 or older report a disability (16%) (29% in Butler County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 15 hospices serving Slippery Rock ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Slippery Rock compared with Butler County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Slippery Rock	Butler County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with a disability	16%	29%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	29%	30%
Residents 65 or older	7.9%	21%	19%
Residents 85 or older	0.2%	2.3%	2.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.9%	7.5%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	5.5%	5.5%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,046	$58,912	—

Older residents in towns around Slippery Rock

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Slippery Rock University, PA	0.9 mi	0	—
Grove City, PA	6.3 mi	1,092	24%
Shanor-Northvue, PA	13 mi	1,054	22%
Homeacre-Lyndora, PA	15 mi	1,587	34%
New Castle, PA	16 mi	4,073	38%
Meridian, PA	16 mi	1,121	34%

Hospices serving Slippery Rock

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Vna Hospice, Western Pa	Butler, PA	14 mi	(724) 431-3501
Amedisys Hospice Care	Butler, PA	14 mi	(724) 431-4170
Good Samaritan Hospice Of Pittsburgh	Valencia, PA	26 mi	(724) 933-8888
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Atlantic	Cranberry Township, PA	27 mi	(412) 799-2101
Allegheny Health Network Healthcare At Home Hospic	Warrendale, PA	29 mi	(855) 602-2500

Nursing homes near Slippery Rock (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Transitions Healthcare Autumn Grove Care Center	Harrisville, PA	4.8 mi	2 of 5	103	(724) 735-4224
Orchard Manor	Grove City, PA	5.7 mi	2 of 5	121	(724) 458-7760
Grove Manor	Grove City, PA	6.8 mi	3 of 5	59	(412) 458-7800
Quality Life Services - Grove City	Grove City, PA	6.9 mi	5 of 5	109	(724) 458-9501

Straight-line miles from the center of Slippery Rock. 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 Slippery Rock

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 29% of the $4,171 monthly median income of Slippery Rock 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 Slippery Rock: common questions

Which hospices serve Slippery Rock?

Medicare lists 15 hospices for Slippery Rock ZIP codes, including Vna Hospice, Western Pa, Amedisys Hospice Care, Good Samaritan Hospice Of Pittsburgh.

How much does respite care cost in Slippery Rock?

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 29% of the $4,171 monthly median income of Slippery Rock 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 Slippery Rock. 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Slippery Rock, PA