Respite Care in Washington, PA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Washington, PA: the local picture

2,067

residents 65 or older (15% of Washington)

61%

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

36%

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

27

Medicare-certified hospices serve Washington ZIP codes

Most older adults in Washington live with someone: 61% 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 735 Washington residents aged 65 or older report a disability (36%) (32% in Washington County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 27 hospices serving Washington ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Washington compared with Washington County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Washington	Washington County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	32%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	29%	30%
Residents 65 or older	15%	22%	19%
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	2.8%	2.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	7.7%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	19%	7.3%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,755	$55,388	—

Older residents in towns around Washington

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Wolfdale, PA	3.3 mi	758	31%
McGovern, PA	4.4 mi	1,022	26%
Canonsburg, PA	7.0 mi	1,541	37%
Muse, PA	8.4 mi	409	41%
Southpointe, PA	9.2 mi	315	12%
Thompsonville, PA	9.8 mi	1,015	21%

Hospices serving Washington

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Paramount Hospice And Palliative Care	Mcmurray, PA	7.9 mi	(724) 969-1021
Concordia Hospice Of Washington	Canonsburg, PA	7.9 mi	(724) 250-4500
Gallagher Hospice, LLC	Bridgeville, PA	14 mi	(412) 279-4255
Affinity Care Of Pittsburgh, LLC.	Pittsburgh, PA	14 mi	(412) 238-2800
Viaquest Hospice, LLC	Monongahela, PA	17 mi	(724) 258-2580

Nursing homes near Washington (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Transitions Healthcare Washington Pa	Washington, PA	0.8 mi	1 of 5	120	(724) 228-4740
Southmont Of Presbyterian Seniorcare	Washington, PA	1.1 mi	2 of 5	147	(724) 222-4300
Kadima Rehabilitation & Nursing At Washington	Washington, PA	2.2 mi	2 of 5	74	(724) 222-2148
Premier Washington Rehabilitation And Nursing Ctr	Washington, PA	2.6 mi	1 of 5	288	(724) 228-5010

Straight-line miles from the center of Washington. 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 Washington

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 $3,813 monthly median income of Washington 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 Washington: common questions

Which hospices serve Washington?

Medicare lists 27 hospices for Washington ZIP codes, including Paramount Hospice And Palliative Care, Concordia Hospice Of Washington, Gallagher Hospice, LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Washington?

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 $3,813 monthly median income of Washington 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 Washington. 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 Washington

More senior care near Washington

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in Washington

More for Washington families

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 Washington, PA