Respite Care in Clearfield, PA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Clearfield, PA: the local picture

1,105

residents 65 or older (19% of Clearfield)

47%

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

43%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Clearfield County)

9

Medicare-certified hospices serve Clearfield ZIP codes

Most older adults in Clearfield live with someone: 47% 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 473 Clearfield residents aged 65 or older report a disability (43%) (36% in Clearfield County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 9 hospices serving Clearfield ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Clearfield compared with Clearfield County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Clearfield	Clearfield County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with a disability	43%	36%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	53%	29%	30%
Residents 65 or older	19%	22%	19%
Residents 85 or older	2.8%	2.8%	2.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	11%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	9.2%	7.4%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$38,375	$47,153	—

Older residents in towns around Clearfield

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Philipsburg, PA	15 mi	459	55%
Treasure Lake, PA	18 mi	1,697	20%
DuBois, PA	18 mi	1,391	35%
Tyrone, PA	26 mi	1,094	26%
Stormstown, PA	27 mi	343	24%
Punxsutawney, PA	28 mi	1,540	34%

Hospices serving Clearfield

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Penn Highlands Community Nurses	Clearfield, PA	0.2 mi	(814) 768-2012
Penn Highlands Community Nurses	Saint Marys, PA	29 mi	(814) 781-1415
Medi Home Hospice	State College, PA	32 mi	(814) 235-1048
365 Hospice LLC	State College, PA	35 mi	(814) 946-5017
Family Hospice	Altoona, PA	35 mi	(814) 946-5411

Nursing homes near Clearfield (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Mountain Laurel Healthcare And Rehabilitation Ctr	Clearfield, PA	1.4 mi	2 of 5	240	(814) 765-7545
Ava Nursing And Rehab Center	Curwensville, PA	5.5 mi	1 of 5	131	(814) 236-0600
Heritage Ridge Senior Living At Windy Hill	Philipsburg, PA	15 mi	2 of 5	90	(814) 342-6090
Dubois Nursing Home	Dubois, PA	17 mi	1 of 5	140	(814) 375-9100

Straight-line miles from the center of Clearfield. 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 Clearfield

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 38% of the $3,198 monthly median income of Clearfield 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 Clearfield: common questions

Which hospices serve Clearfield?

Medicare lists 9 hospices for Clearfield ZIP codes, including Penn Highlands Community Nurses, Penn Highlands Community Nurses, Medi Home Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Clearfield?

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 38% of the $3,198 monthly median income of Clearfield 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 Clearfield. 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 Clearfield

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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 Clearfield, PA