Respite Care in Youngwood, PA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Youngwood, PA: the local picture

696

residents 65 or older (24% of Youngwood)

65%

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

36%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Westmoreland County)

13

Medicare-certified hospices serve Youngwood ZIP codes

Most older adults in Youngwood live with someone: 65% 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 234 Youngwood residents aged 65 or older report a disability (36%) (29% in Westmoreland County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 13 hospices serving Youngwood ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Youngwood compared with Westmoreland County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Youngwood	Westmoreland County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	29%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	29%	30%
Residents 65 or older	24%	24%	19%
Residents 85 or older	3.5%	3.1%	2.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.1%	8.0%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	3.4%	6.2%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$70,978	$53,414	—

Older residents in towns around Youngwood

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
New Stanton, PA	2.1 mi	466	41%
Greensburg, PA	5.0 mi	3,269	32%
Jeannette, PA	6.0 mi	1,980	26%
Mount Pleasant, PA	6.7 mi	1,069	35%
Irwin, PA	8.4 mi	599	27%
Manor, PA	8.4 mi	535	16%

Hospices serving Youngwood

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Redstone At Home	Greensburg, PA	4.8 mi	(724) 221-6040
Excela Health Home Care & Hospice	Greensburg, PA	4.8 mi	(724) 689-1800
Ospta Hospice	Belle Vernon, PA	14 mi	(724) 565-5802
Bridges Hospice, Inc	Monroeville, PA	16 mi	(412) 380-0711
Three Rivers Hospice	Monroeville, PA	16 mi	(412) 349-0760

Nursing homes near Youngwood (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Hempfield Manor	Greensburg, PA	3.2 mi	2 of 5	120	(724) 836-4424
Rehab & Nursing Ctr Greater Pittsburgh	Greensburg, PA	4.0 mi	2 of 5	120	(724) 837-8076
Westmoreland Manor	Greensburg, PA	4.1 mi	2 of 5	408	(724) 830-4010
Saint Anne Home	Greensburg, PA	5.1 mi	1 of 5	155	(724) 837-6070

Straight-line miles from the center of Youngwood. 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 Youngwood

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 21% of the $5,915 monthly median income of Youngwood 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 Youngwood: common questions

Which hospices serve Youngwood?

Medicare lists 13 hospices for Youngwood ZIP codes, including Redstone At Home, Excela Health Home Care & Hospice, Ospta Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Youngwood?

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 21% of the $5,915 monthly median income of Youngwood 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 Youngwood. 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 Youngwood, PA