Respite Care in Swissvale, PA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Swissvale, PA: the local picture

1,552

residents 65 or older (18% of Swissvale)

54%

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

28%

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

35

Medicare-certified hospices serve Swissvale ZIP codes

Most older adults in Swissvale live with someone: 54% 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 428 Swissvale residents aged 65 or older report a disability (28%) (31% in Allegheny County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 35 hospices serving Swissvale ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Swissvale compared with Allegheny County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Swissvale	Allegheny County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with a disability	28%	31%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	46%	34%	30%
Residents 65 or older	18%	20%	19%
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	2.5%	2.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	20%	10%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	18%	12%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$40,339	$54,654	—

Older residents in towns around Swissvale

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Edgewood, PA	0.8 mi	472	17%
Homestead, PA	1.5 mi	719	50%
Forest Hills, PA	1.7 mi	1,462	20%
Wilkinsburg, PA	1.8 mi	2,908	34%
Munhall, PA	2.0 mi	2,230	46%
North Braddock, PA	2.1 mi	924	36%

Hospices serving Swissvale

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Sivitz Jewish Hospice	Pittsburgh, PA	2.0 mi	(412) 422-5700
Suncrest Hospice Pittsburgh, LLC	Pittsburgh, PA	4.3 mi	(878) 302-1136
Medi Home Hospice	Pittsburgh, PA	4.3 mi	(724) 863-7190
Bridges Hospice, Inc	Monroeville, PA	6.5 mi	(412) 380-0711
Caring Hospice Services	Monroeville, PA	6.5 mi	(412) 666-0900

Nursing homes near Swissvale (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Burgh Care Center	Pittsburgh, PA	1.7 mi	1 of 5	126	(412) 723-3662
Heritage Care Center	Pittsburgh, PA	2.1 mi	1 of 5	143	(412) 422-5100
Eldercrest Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center	Munhall, PA	2.3 mi	3 of 5	48	(412) 462-8002
Squirrel Hill Wellness And Rehabilitation Center	Pittsburgh, PA	2.4 mi	1 of 5	178	(412) 421-8443

Straight-line miles from the center of Swissvale. 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 Swissvale

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 36% of the $3,362 monthly median income of Swissvale 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 Swissvale: common questions

Which hospices serve Swissvale?

Medicare lists 35 hospices for Swissvale ZIP codes, including Sivitz Jewish Hospice, Suncrest Hospice Pittsburgh, LLC, Medi Home Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Swissvale?

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 36% of the $3,362 monthly median income of Swissvale 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 Swissvale. 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 Swissvale, PA