In-Home Hospice Support in South Williamsport, PA

Local figures

Hospice Support in South Williamsport, PA: the local picture

6

Medicare-certified hospices serve South Williamsport ZIP codes

151

residents 85 or older (2.4% of all residents)

31%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (31% in Lycoming County)

36%

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

Medicare lists 6 hospices whose service area includes South Williamsport ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Family Hospice in Williamsport (0.8 mi) and Geisinger Hospice in Danville (26 mi).

364 South Williamsport 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.

South Williamsport compared with Lycoming County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	South Williamsport	Lycoming County	Pennsylvania
Residents 85 or older	2.4%	2.6%	2.4%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	31%	30%
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	35%	32%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	3.1%	5.7%	6.6%
Residents 65 or older	20%	21%	19%
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+	Live alone (65+)
Williamsport, PA	2.0 mi	3,699	41%
Kenmar, PA	2.9 mi	1,465	38%
Garden View, PA	3.1 mi	667	43%
Montoursville, PA	4.5 mi	1,164	62%
Muncy, PA	11 mi	498	35%
Jersey Shore, PA	14 mi	567	41%

Hospices serving South Williamsport

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Family Hospice	Williamsport, PA	0.8 mi	(570) 320-7690
Geisinger Hospice	Danville, PA	26 mi	(570) 784-1723
Guthrie Hospice	Towanda, PA	46 mi	(570) 265-8615
Advantage Home Health And Hospice	Pottsville, PA	56 mi	(570) 668-6300
Residential Hospice Of Carlisle, LLC	Mechanicsburg, PA	70 mi	(717) 601-5375
Compassus - Greater Philadelphia	Hamburg, PA	71 mi	(215) 557-7300

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 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 South Williamsport

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 32% of the $3,828 monthly median income of South Williamsport 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 South Williamsport: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in South Williamsport?

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 32% of the $3,828 monthly median income of South Williamsport 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.