Live-In Caregivers in Pine Ridge, PA
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Live-In Caregivers in Pine Ridge, PA: the local picture
About 0 Pine Ridge 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. 99% of homes in Pine Ridge have three or more bedrooms (78% in Pike County); the median home has 6.3 rooms.
Of Pine Ridge households headed by someone 65 or older, 254 own their home and 0 rent. Renters should check that the lease allows another adult to live in before anyone moves in.
Pine Ridge compared with Pike County and Pennsylvania
| Census figure | Pine Ridge | Pike County | Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 85 or older | 0.0% | 2.7% | 2.4% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 3.6% | 21% | 30% |
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 4.5% | 29% | 32% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 0.0% | 8.8% | 9.9% |
| Residents 65 or older | 14% | 24% | 19% |
| Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home | 29% | 13% | 12% |
Older residents in towns around Pine Ridge
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | Residents 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saw Creek, PA | 3.5 mi | 688 | 156 |
| Gold Key Lake, PA | 12 mi | 447 | 49 |
| Hemlock Farms, PA | 12 mi | 1,464 | 71 |
| Pocono Woodland Lakes, PA | 13 mi | 418 | 8 |
| East Stroudsburg, PA | 14 mi | 1,730 | 243 |
| Newton, NJ | 14 mi | 1,666 | 289 |
Emergency hospitals near Pine Ridge
| Hospital with an emergency department | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newton Medical Center | Newton, NJ | 11 mi | 4 of 5 | (973) 383-2121 |
| Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono | East Stroudsburg, PA | 12 mi | 3 of 5 | (570) 421-4000 |
| St Luke's Hospital - Monroe Campus | Stroudsburg, PA | 17 mi | 5 of 5 | (272) 212-1000 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Pine Ridge. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What live-in care costs in Pine Ridge
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.
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.
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Live-In Caregivers in Pine Ridge: common questions
Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Pine Ridge?
Newton Medical Center in Newton, about 11 mi in a straight line from the center of Pine Ridge (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (973) 383-2121. In an emergency, call 911.
How much does live-in care cost in Pine Ridge?
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 Pine Ridge?
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.
More senior care near Pine Ridge
Live-In Caregivers in nearby cities
- Live-In Caregivers in Saw Creek, PA
- Live-In Caregivers in Gold Key Lake, PA
- Live-In Caregivers in Hemlock Farms, PA
- Live-In Caregivers in Pocono Woodland Lakes, PA
- Live-In Caregivers in East Stroudsburg, PA
- Live-In Caregivers in Newton, NJ
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Other care in Pine Ridge
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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