24-Hour Home Care in South Williamsport, PA

Local figures

24-Hour Home Care in South Williamsport, PA: the local picture

3.1%

of residents 65+ have difficulty dressing or bathing (5.7% in Lycoming County)

151

residents 85 or older (2.4% of all residents)

36%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Lycoming County)

$45,938

median yearly income of households headed by someone 65+

37 South Williamsport residents 65 or older have difficulty dressing or bathing (3.1%; 5.7% in Lycoming County), and 196 have serious difficulty walking. Round-the-clock care is usually for people who need hands-on help at any hour.

About 151 residents are 85 or older (2.4% of the population).

If you are weighing home care against a nursing home, the nearest Medicare-certified ones are Rose View Rehab And Care Center in Williamsport (2.0 mi) and Williamsport Home, The in Williamsport (2.4 mi).

South Williamsport compared with Lycoming County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	South Williamsport	Lycoming County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.1%	5.7%	6.6%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty walking	16%	20%	20%
Residents 65+ with serious difficulty remembering	6.9%	6.7%	7.3%
Residents 85 or older	2.4%	2.6%	2.4%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	31%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.3%	9.0%	9.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,938	$45,160	—

Older residents in towns around South Williamsport

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Self-care difficulty (65+)
Williamsport, PA	2.0 mi	3,699	5.7%
Kenmar, PA	2.9 mi	1,465	5.5%
Garden View, PA	3.1 mi	667	18%
Montoursville, PA	4.5 mi	1,164	7.8%
Muncy, PA	11 mi	498	4.4%
Jersey Shore, PA	14 mi	567	4.7%

Home health agencies serving South Williamsport

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Geisinger Home Health	Danville, PA	26 mi	4 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(570) 284-3390
Upmc Home Healthcare	Williamsport, PA	0.8 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(570) 320-7690
Residential Home Health Of NC Pa, LLC	Lewisburg, PA	19 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(888) 923-5842
Interim Healthcare Of Central Pa	Muncy, PA	12 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, home health aides	(570) 546-2102
Family Care Home Health, LLC	Bloomsburg, PA	33 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, home health aides	(570) 416-1471

Nursing homes near South Williamsport (to compare)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Rose View Rehab And Care Center	Williamsport, PA	2.0 mi	4 of 5	123	(570) 323-4340
Williamsport Home, The	Williamsport, PA	2.4 mi	3 of 5	129	(570) 323-8781
Edenbrook North	Williamsport, PA	2.6 mi	2 of 5	152	(570) 323-8627
Edenbrook South	Williamsport, PA	2.6 mi	1 of 5	116	(570) 323-3758

Straight-line miles from the center of South Williamsport. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a 24-hour caregiver can help with

Someone awake and on duty at all hours
Personal care, meals and medication reminders through the day
Help at night without relying on one tired caregiver
Written handover notes between shifts

Cost

What 24-hour home care costs in South Williamsport

24-hour care is 168 paid hours a week. At $14.14 an hour (the Pennsylvania median aide wage) that is about $10,294 a month in wages before any overtime, 269% of the $3,828 monthly median income of South Williamsport households headed by someone 65+. Rates are agreed with each caregiver. 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 24-hour caregiver

24-hour care is the most hours a family can arrange at home, and the most costly. Each caregiver works a set shift, often two 12-hour or three 8-hour shifts a day, so nobody works all night after working all day. Minimum wage and overtime rules apply to each caregiver you employ directly; for workers who live in the home see DOL Fact Sheet 79B.

Questions worth asking: How do you hand over to the next caregiver? Can you work fixed shifts on the same days each week? Have you worked on a team caring for one client? More in our 24-hour home care guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

24-Hour Home Care in South Williamsport: common questions

How much does 24-hour home care cost in South Williamsport?

24-hour care is 168 paid hours a week. At $14.14 an hour (the Pennsylvania median aide wage) that is about $10,294 a month in wages before any overtime, 269% of the $3,828 monthly median income of South Williamsport households headed by someone 65+. Rates are agreed with each caregiver. Pennsylvania's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

How many caregivers does 24-hour care take?

A week has 168 hours. If each caregiver works about 40 hours, that is four or five people, plus someone to cover sickness and holidays. Fewer caregivers means very long weeks for each of them.

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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.