Respite Care in Danville, PA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Danville, PA: the local picture

1,048

residents 65 or older (25% of Danville)

49%

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

46%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Montour County)

8

Medicare-certified hospices serve Danville ZIP codes

Most older adults in Danville live with someone: 49% 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 483 Danville residents aged 65 or older report a disability (46%) (33% in Montour County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 8 hospices serving Danville ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Danville compared with Montour County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Danville	Montour County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with a disability	46%	33%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	51%	29%	30%
Residents 65 or older	25%	22%	19%
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	2.5%	2.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	17%	10.0%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	15%	8.1%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$38,515	$45,769	—

Older residents in towns around Danville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Bloomsburg, PA	8.6 mi	1,675	31%
Northumberland, PA	10 mi	804	26%
Sunbury, PA	11 mi	2,156	47%
Shamokin, PA	12 mi	1,133	47%
Milton, PA	13 mi	1,072	27%
Kulpmont, PA	14 mi	878	29%

Hospices serving Danville

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Geisinger Hospice	Danville, PA	1.4 mi	(570) 784-1723
Crossings Hospice	Shamokin, PA	12 mi	(570) 648-8989
1ST Care Palliative And Hospice Services	Mount Carmel, PA	15 mi	(570) 339-4083
Wellspan Hospice Services	Lewisburg, PA	16 mi	(570) 522-2550
Family Hospice	Williamsport, PA	28 mi	(570) 320-7690

Nursing homes near Danville (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Emmanuel Center For Nursing	Danville, PA	1.3 mi	2 of 5	90	(570) 275-6100
Grandview Nursing And Rehabilitation	Danville, PA	1.8 mi	not rated	172	(570) 275-5240
Nottingham Village	Northumberland, PA	10 mi	3 of 5	121	(570) 473-8366
Nursing And Rehabilitation At The Mansion	Sunbury, PA	11 mi	3 of 5	70	(570) 286-6922

Straight-line miles from the center of Danville. 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 Danville

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 $3,210 monthly median income of Danville 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 Danville: common questions

Which hospices serve Danville?

Medicare lists 8 hospices for Danville ZIP codes, including Geisinger Hospice, Crossings Hospice, 1ST Care Palliative And Hospice Services.

How much does respite care cost in Danville?

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 $3,210 monthly median income of Danville 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 Danville. 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.

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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 Danville, PA