Live-In Caregivers in Kutztown University, PA

Local figures

Live-In Caregivers in Kutztown University, PA: the local picture

0

residents 85 or older (0.0% of all residents)

59%

of Kutztown University homes have 3 or more bedrooms (71% in Berks County)

$7.25

Pennsylvania minimum wage per hour

0

residents 65 or older (0.0% of Kutztown University)

About 0 Kutztown University residents are 85 or older. Live-in care is most often arranged for this age group, when help is needed through the day and someone should be close at night.

A live-in caregiver needs a private room. 59% of homes in Kutztown University have three or more bedrooms (71% in Berks County); the median home has 4.9 rooms.

Kutztown University compared with Berks County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Kutztown University	Berks County	Pennsylvania
Residents 85 or older	0.0%	2.4%	2.4%
Residents 65 or older	0.0%	18%	19%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	11%	21%	12%

Older residents in towns around Kutztown University

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Kutztown, PA	0.8 mi	966	78
Fleetwood, PA	4.2 mi	823	200
Blandon, PA	6.7 mi	1,161	64
Breinigsville, PA	8.1 mi	961	61
Alburtis, PA	9.7 mi	217	6
Ancient Oaks, PA	11 mi	1,423	98

Emergency hospitals near Kutztown University

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Penn State Health St. Joseph	Reading, PA	12 mi	3 of 5	(610) 378-2000
Lehigh Valley Hospital - Macungie	Macungie, PA	12 mi	not rated	(835) 215-5500
Reading Hospital	West Reading, PA	15 mi	4 of 5	(610) 988-8000

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

What it covers

What a live-in caregiver can help with

Help across the day: meals, housekeeping, personal care
Someone in the home overnight if help is needed
Medication reminders and appointment rides
Companionship and a steady routine

Cost

What live-in care costs in Kutztown University

Live-in pay is often agreed by the day or week, but every hour worked counts toward minimum wage. At $14.14 an hour (the Pennsylvania median aide wage), a live-in caregiver paid for 50 hours a week costs about $3,064 a month. Round-the-clock shift care, 168 paid hours a week across two or three caregivers, comes to about $10,294 a month. Private rates are agreed with the caregiver, and overtime rules can add to both. 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 live-in caregiver

Put the arrangement in writing: hours on duty, sleep time, days off, the room and pay (federal rules: DOL Fact Sheet 79B).

Questions worth asking: Have you lived in with a client before, and for how long? What days off and sleep time do you need? How do you handle being woken at night? More in our live-in caregivers guide.

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

Questions

Live-In Caregivers in Kutztown University: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Kutztown University?

Penn State Health St. Joseph in Reading, about 12 mi in a straight line from the center of Kutztown University (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (610) 378-2000. In an emergency, call 911.

How much does live-in care cost in Kutztown University?

Live-in pay is often agreed by the day or week, but every hour worked counts toward minimum wage. At $14.14 an hour (the Pennsylvania median aide wage), a live-in caregiver paid for 50 hours a week costs about $3,064 a month. Round-the-clock shift care, 168 paid hours a week across two or three caregivers, comes to about $10,294 a month. Private rates are agreed with the caregiver, and overtime rules can add to both. Pennsylvania's minimum wage is $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Live-in or 24-hour care in Kutztown University?

A live-in caregiver sleeps in the home and has protected sleep and break time. 24-hour care uses two or three caregivers in shifts so someone is always awake. Choose shifts if help is needed several times a night.

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Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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.