COPD & Oxygen Home Care in Pittsburgh
COPD does not stop at hospital discharge. Daily life with the condition requires careful pacing, oxygen management, breathing exercises, and quick response to flare-ups. Mary Angels Home Care provides experienced in-home support for Pittsburgh seniors with COPD, emphysema, and chronic bronchitis.
PA-Licensed
24/7 Available
Vetted Caregivers
Free Assessment
LTC Insurance OK
Our caregivers help with oxygen-tank and concentrator management, energy conservation strategies, breathing exercise reminders, infection prevention, medication routines, and rapid response when symptoms worsen.
What COPD Care Includes at Home
✓Oxygen tank and concentrator management
✓Energy conservation and pacing strategies
✓Pursed-lip and diaphragmatic breathing reminders
✓Inhaler and nebulizer routines
✓Infection prevention (flu/RSV/COVID season)
✓Early exacerbation recognition
✓Fall prevention with oxygen tubing
Why families across Pittsburgh trust Mary Angels
- Licensed by the PA Department of Human Services
- Vetted caregivers — background check, drug screen, references
- Flexible scheduling from a few hours per week to 24/7 live-in
- Same-day care available for hospital discharges
- Free in-home assessment with custom care plan & quote
- Long-term care insurance accepted
Frequently Asked Questions
Can your caregivers manage portable oxygen tanks?
Yes – our caregivers are trained to help with portable oxygen tanks and stationary concentrators.
How do you recognize a COPD flare-up?
Our caregivers watch for increased shortness of breath, change in mucus, more frequent inhaler use, decreased oxygen saturation, swelling, and confusion.
Do you help with pulmonary rehab follow-through?
Yes – if your loved one is enrolled in pulmonary rehab at UPMC or AHN, our caregivers reinforce prescribed exercises.
How much does COPD home care cost?
Hourly rates typically run $25-$35 per hour. Free in-home assessment, long-term care insurance accepted.
Can you help with oxygen-safe home setup?
Yes – we advise on tubing-safety paths, keeping oxygen away from open flames, and identifying when longer tubing is needed.
Do you offer 24/7 COPD care?
Yes – for advanced COPD, we provide 24/7 caregivers including overnight shifts and live-in arrangements.