Hospice Support in Jim Thorpe, PA: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Jim Thorpe, PA: the local picture

9

Medicare-certified hospices serve Jim Thorpe ZIP codes

98

residents 85 or older (2.2% of all residents)

31%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (33% in Carbon County)

38%

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

Medicare lists 9 hospices whose service area includes Jim Thorpe ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Compassus - Allentown in Allentown (21 mi) and Family Pillars Hospice Inc in Bethlehem (24 mi).

313 Jim Thorpe residents 65 or older live alone (31% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Jim Thorpe compared with Carbon County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Jim Thorpe	Carbon County	Pennsylvania
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	2.3%	2.4%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	33%	30%
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	35%	32%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	10%	5.7%	6.6%
Residents 65 or older	22%	23%	19%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.7%	9.3%	9.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$55,091	$47,069	—

Older residents in towns around Jim Thorpe

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Nesquehoning, PA	2.8 mi	647	35%
Lehighton, PA	3.7 mi	870	34%
Summit Hill, PA	4.3 mi	534	42%
Lansford, PA	5.9 mi	712	29%
Weatherly, PA	6.3 mi	679	39%
Coaldale, PA	7.8 mi	411	37%

Hospices serving Jim Thorpe

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Compassus - Allentown	Allentown, PA	21 mi	(610) 336-8000
Family Pillars Hospice Inc	Bethlehem, PA	24 mi	(610) 372-4400
The Care Team Hospice	Bethlehem, PA	24 mi	(610) 841-4410
Lehigh Valley Hospice	Allentown, PA	25 mi	(610) 402-7800
St Luke's Hospice	Bethlehem, PA	27 mi	(484) 526-1100
Family Pillars Palliative Care Hospice, LLC	Center Valley, PA	29 mi	(201) 218-1447

Straight-line miles from the center of Jim Thorpe. 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 Jim Thorpe

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 27% of the $4,591 monthly median income of Jim Thorpe 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 Jim Thorpe: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Jim Thorpe?

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 27% of the $4,591 monthly median income of Jim Thorpe 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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