Hospice Support in Archbald, PA: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Archbald, PA: the local picture

7

Medicare-certified hospices serve Archbald ZIP codes

0

residents 85 or older (0.0% of all residents)

24%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (35% in Lackawanna County)

28%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Lackawanna County)

Medicare lists 7 hospices whose service area includes Archbald ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Revolutionary Hospice in Eynon (1.6 mi) and Compassionate Care Hospice Of Northwestern Pennsylvania, LLC in Olyphant (3.8 mi).

297 Archbald residents 65 or older live alone (24% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Archbald compared with Lackawanna County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Archbald	Lackawanna County	Pennsylvania
Residents 85 or older	0.0%	2.8%	2.4%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	35%	30%
Residents 65+ with a disability	28%	34%	32%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	2.2%	8.1%	6.6%
Residents 65 or older	17%	21%	19%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	13%	9.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$48,945	$47,340	—

Older residents in towns around Archbald

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Blakely, PA	3.0 mi	1,885	40%
Jessup, PA	3.8 mi	834	33%
Olyphant, PA	4.0 mi	960	25%
Carbondale, PA	5.1 mi	1,836	47%
Dickson City, PA	5.1 mi	1,319	38%
Throop, PA	5.2 mi	866	38%

Hospices serving Archbald

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Revolutionary Hospice	Eynon, PA	1.6 mi	(570) 383-7502
Compassionate Care Hospice Of Northwestern Pennsylvania, LLC	Olyphant, PA	3.8 mi	(570) 451-1031
Home Health Care Professionals And Hospice	Olyphant, PA	3.8 mi	(570) 876-2900
Traditional Hospice	Dunmore, PA	5.8 mi	(570) 207-9286
Allied Services Hospice LLC	Clarks Summit, PA	8.1 mi	(570) 341-4320
Hospice Of The Sacred Heart	Moosic, PA	12 mi	(570) 706-2400

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

What it covers

What a caregiver for hospice support can help with

Comfort, company and a calm presence
Gentle personal care and repositioning
Small meals and fluids as the person wants
Telling the hospice nurse about changes

Cost

What hospice support costs in Archbald

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 30% of the $4,079 monthly median income of Archbald 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 caregiver for hospice support

Under Medicare, hospice is for someone whose doctors certify a life expectancy of six months or less and who chooses comfort care instead of treatment to cure the illness. Medicare does not cover room and board for hospice care at home (Medicare.gov).

Questions worth asking: Have you cared for someone at the end of life? How do you work with a hospice nurse? Can you sit overnight in the last days if needed? More in our hospice support guide.

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

Questions

Hospice Support in Archbald: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Archbald?

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 30% of the $4,079 monthly median income of Archbald 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).

Who qualifies for hospice under Medicare?

Someone whose hospice doctor (and regular doctor, if they have one) certifies a life expectancy of six months or less, and who accepts comfort care instead of curative treatment (Medicare.gov).

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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.

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