Respite Care in Tyrone, PA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Tyrone, PA: the local picture

1,094

residents 65 or older (20% of Tyrone)

58%

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

26%

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

8

Medicare-certified hospices serve Tyrone ZIP codes

Most older adults in Tyrone live with someone: 58% 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 257 Tyrone residents aged 65 or older report a disability (26%) (31% in Blair County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 8 hospices serving Tyrone ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Tyrone compared with Blair County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Tyrone	Blair County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with a disability	26%	31%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	42%	35%	30%
Residents 65 or older	20%	21%	19%
Residents 85 or older	2.5%	2.8%	2.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	11%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	10%	8.6%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,542	$44,599	—

Older residents in towns around Tyrone

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Greenwood, PA	11 mi	612	29%
Stormstown, PA	14 mi	343	24%
Altoona, PA	14 mi	7,715	34%
Philipsburg, PA	15 mi	459	55%
Huntingdon, PA	18 mi	1,335	18%
Hollidaysburg, PA	19 mi	1,334	28%

Hospices serving Tyrone

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Family Hospice	Altoona, PA	14 mi	(814) 946-5411
Gentiva Ii	Altoona, PA	14 mi	(814) 944-9724
Aseracare Hospice	Altoona, PA	14 mi	(814) 941-2900
Adoration Hospice	Altoona, PA	14 mi	(814) 381-0100
Medi Home Hospice	State College, PA	21 mi	(814) 235-1048

Nursing homes near Tyrone (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Cedarwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center	Tyrone, PA	0.4 mi	1 of 5	102	(814) 684-0320
Maybrook Hills Rehabilitation And Healthcare Cente	Altoona, PA	13 mi	2 of 5	240	(814) 944-0845
Midtown Oaks Health & Rehab Center	Altoona, PA	14 mi	1 of 5	120	(814) 946-2700
Hilltop Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center	Altoona, PA	15 mi	2 of 5	133	(814) 946-0471

Straight-line miles from the center of Tyrone. 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 Tyrone

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 32% of the $3,795 monthly median income of Tyrone 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 Tyrone: common questions

Which hospices serve Tyrone?

Medicare lists 8 hospices for Tyrone ZIP codes, including Family Hospice, Gentiva Ii, Aseracare Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Tyrone?

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 32% of the $3,795 monthly median income of Tyrone 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 Tyrone. 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 Tyrone, PA