Respite Care in Uniontown, PA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Uniontown, PA: the local picture

2,013

residents 65 or older (21% of Uniontown)

56%

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

32%

of residents 65+ report a disability (39% in Fayette County)

23

Medicare-certified hospices serve Uniontown ZIP codes

Most older adults in Uniontown live with someone: 56% 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 645 Uniontown residents aged 65 or older report a disability (32%) (39% in Fayette County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 23 hospices serving Uniontown ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Uniontown compared with Fayette County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Uniontown	Fayette County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	39%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	44%	32%	30%
Residents 65 or older	21%	23%	19%
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	2.7%	2.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	26%	14%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	21%	9.0%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$23,395	$42,645	—

Older residents in towns around Uniontown

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Leith-Hatfield, PA	1.6 mi	775	17%
Masontown, PA	10 mi	528	39%
Connellsville, PA	11 mi	1,668	54%
California, PA	15 mi	719	62%
Centerville, PA	15 mi	709	33%
Scottdale, PA	16 mi	910	27%

Hospices serving Uniontown

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Wvuhs Home Care, LLC	Uniontown, PA	0.7 mi	(724) 912-7516
Amedisys Hospice Of Pa	Uniontown, PA	0.7 mi	(724) 439-4440
Ospta Hospice	Belle Vernon, PA	19 mi	(724) 565-5802
Viaquest Hospice, LLC	Monongahela, PA	23 mi	(724) 258-2580
Concordia Hospice Of Washington	Canonsburg, PA	35 mi	(724) 250-4500

Nursing homes near Uniontown (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Laurel Ridge Center	Uniontown, PA	0.6 mi	1 of 5	61	(724) 437-9871
MT Macrina Manor	Uniontown, PA	0.8 mi	3 of 5	124	(724) 430-1120
Uniontown Nursing And Rehab	Uniontown, PA	1.6 mi	5 of 5	120	(724) 439-5700
Lafayette Manor, Inc	Uniontown, PA	1.6 mi	4 of 5	98	(724) 430-4848

Straight-line miles from the center of Uniontown. 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 Uniontown

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 63% of the $1,950 monthly median income of Uniontown 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 Uniontown: common questions

Which hospices serve Uniontown?

Medicare lists 23 hospices for Uniontown ZIP codes, including Wvuhs Home Care, LLC, Amedisys Hospice Of Pa, Ospta Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Uniontown?

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 63% of the $1,950 monthly median income of Uniontown 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 Uniontown. 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 Uniontown

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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 Uniontown, PA