Respite Care in Bloomsburg, PA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Bloomsburg, PA: the local picture

1,675

residents 65 or older (13% of Bloomsburg)

56%

of residents 65+ in households live with someone, often a family caregiver

31%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Columbia County)

10

Medicare-certified hospices serve Bloomsburg ZIP codes

Most older adults in Bloomsburg live with someone: 56% of residents 65 and older in households do. When one of them needs care, the person they live with usually provides most of it, and respite is what keeps that sustainable.

About 487 Bloomsburg residents aged 65 or older report a disability (31%) (31% in Columbia County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 10 hospices serving Bloomsburg ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Bloomsburg compared with Columbia County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Bloomsburg	Columbia County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	31%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	44%	29%	30%
Residents 65 or older	13%	20%	19%
Residents 85 or older	2.8%	2.9%	2.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	9.5%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	11%	7.3%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$40,625	$42,596	—

Older residents in towns around Bloomsburg

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Danville, PA	8.6 mi	1,048	46%
Berwick, PA	11 mi	1,885	33%
Kulpmont, PA	14 mi	878	29%
Mount Carmel, PA	14 mi	1,229	37%
Shamokin, PA	16 mi	1,133	47%
Shenandoah, PA	19 mi	644	58%

Hospices serving Bloomsburg

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Geisinger Hospice	Danville, PA	8.8 mi	(570) 784-1723
Crossings Hospice	Shamokin, PA	16 mi	(570) 648-8989
Maylath Valley Health Systems Inc	Sybertsville, PA	20 mi	(570) 708-2929
Family Hospice	Williamsport, PA	33 mi	(570) 320-7690
Commonwealth Hospice Of Berwick	Forty Fort, PA	35 mi	(570) 231-5407

Nursing homes near Bloomsburg (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Sunset Ridge Rehabilitation And Nursing Center	Bloomsburg, PA	3.7 mi	3 of 5	66	(570) 784-6688
Gardens At Orangeville, The	Orangeville, PA	5.7 mi	2 of 5	119	(570) 683-5036
Grandview Nursing And Rehabilitation	Danville, PA	6.8 mi	not rated	172	(570) 275-5240
Emmanuel Center For Nursing	Danville, PA	7.3 mi	2 of 5	90	(570) 275-6100

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

What it covers

What a respite caregiver can help with

Taking over the usual routine while you are away
Meals, medication reminders and personal care
Company and activities
Overnight cover for a weekend or a trip

Cost

What respite care costs in Bloomsburg

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 36% of the $3,385 monthly median income of Bloomsburg 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 respite caregiver

Family caregivers carry most long-term care in the U.S., and burnout is a common reason a home arrangement breaks down. The federal National Family Caregiver Support Program funds respite through local Area Agencies on Aging, and the ARCH National Respite Locator lists respite programs by state.

Questions worth asking: Can you do a short paid visit first, while I am home? Are you available at short notice if I am ill? Can you stay overnight, and what do you charge for it? More in our respite care guide.

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

Questions

Respite Care in Bloomsburg: common questions

Which hospices serve Bloomsburg?

Medicare lists 10 hospices for Bloomsburg ZIP codes, including Geisinger Hospice, Crossings Hospice, Maylath Valley Health Systems Inc.

How much does respite care cost in Bloomsburg?

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 36% of the $3,385 monthly median income of Bloomsburg 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).

Does Medicaid or Medicare pay for respite care?

Medicare pays for short inpatient respite stays only for people on its hospice benefit (Medicare.gov); the hospices on this page serve Bloomsburg. Many state Medicaid home and community-based programs, veterans’ programs and the National Family Caregiver Support Program fund respite. Our guide Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states covers Pennsylvania.

More near Bloomsburg

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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.

Respite Care in Bloomsburg, PA