Respite Care in Southpointe, PA for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Southpointe, PA: the local picture

315

residents 65 or older (10% of Southpointe)

81%

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

12%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Washington County)

5

Medicare-certified hospices serve Southpointe ZIP codes

Most older adults in Southpointe live with someone: 81% 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 37 Southpointe residents aged 65 or older report a disability (12%) (32% in Washington County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 5 hospices serving Southpointe ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Southpointe compared with Washington County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Southpointe	Washington County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with a disability	12%	32%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	19%	29%	30%
Residents 65 or older	10%	22%	19%
Residents 85 or older	0.3%	2.8%	2.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	7.7%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	0.0%	7.3%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$101,250	$55,388	—

Older residents in towns around Southpointe

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Muse, PA	1.3 mi	409	41%
Cecil-Bishop, PA	1.6 mi	481	13%
Canonsburg, PA	2.3 mi	1,541	37%
Thompsonville, PA	4.0 mi	1,015	21%
McGovern, PA	4.8 mi	1,022	26%
McMurray, PA	5.1 mi	1,083	27%

Hospices serving Southpointe

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Gallagher Hospice, LLC	Bridgeville, PA	4.9 mi	(412) 279-4255
Heartland Hospice	Pittsburgh, PA	11 mi	(412) 919-5600
Suncrest Hospice Pittsburgh, LLC	Pittsburgh, PA	22 mi	(878) 302-1136
Allegheny Health Network Healthcare At Home Hospic	Warrendale, PA	25 mi	(855) 602-2500
Amedisys Hospice Of Pa	Uniontown, PA	37 mi	(724) 439-4440

Nursing homes near Southpointe (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Mcmurray Hills Rehabilitation And Healthcare Cente	Mcmurray, PA	3.0 mi	3 of 5	115	(724) 941-7150
Bridgeville Rehabilitation & Care Center	Bridgeville, PA	3.0 mi	1 of 5	194	(412) 257-2474
Townview Health And Rehabilitation Center	Canonsburg, PA	3.0 mi	3 of 5	118	(724) 746-5040
Wecare At South Hills Rehabilitation And Nrsg Ctr	Canonsburg, PA	3.2 mi	not rated	104	(724) 746-1300

Straight-line miles from the center of Southpointe. 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 Southpointe

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 15% of the $8,438 monthly median income of Southpointe 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 Southpointe: common questions

Which hospices serve Southpointe?

Medicare lists 5 hospices for Southpointe ZIP codes, including Gallagher Hospice, LLC, Heartland Hospice, Suncrest Hospice Pittsburgh, LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Southpointe?

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 15% of the $8,438 monthly median income of Southpointe 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 Southpointe. 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 Southpointe, PA