Respite Care in DuBois, PA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in DuBois, PA: the local picture

1,391

residents 65 or older (19% of DuBois)

60%

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

35%

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

8

Medicare-certified hospices serve DuBois ZIP codes

Most older adults in DuBois live with someone: 60% 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 490 DuBois residents aged 65 or older report a disability (35%) (36% in Clearfield County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

DuBois compared with Clearfield County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	DuBois	Clearfield County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	36%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	29%	30%
Residents 65 or older	19%	22%	19%
Residents 85 or older	2.4%	2.8%	2.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	11%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	11%	7.4%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$54,201	$47,153	—

Older residents in towns around DuBois

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Treasure Lake, PA	3.7 mi	1,697	20%
Punxsutawney, PA	17 mi	1,540	34%
Brookville, PA	17 mi	929	29%
Clearfield, PA	18 mi	1,105	43%
Ridgway, PA	21 mi	768	30%
St. Marys, PA	26 mi	3,353	25%

Hospices serving DuBois

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Penn Highlands Community Nurses	Clearfield, PA	18 mi	(814) 768-2012
Penn Highlands Community Nurses	Saint Marys, PA	24 mi	(814) 781-1415
365 Hospice LLC	Carrolltown, PA	37 mi	(814) 419-4901
Vna Family Hospice	Indiana, PA	41 mi	(724) 463-6340
Gentiva Ii	Altoona, PA	47 mi	(814) 944-9724

Nursing homes near DuBois (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Dubois Nursing Home	Dubois, PA	0.9 mi	1 of 5	140	(814) 375-9100
Christ The King Manor	Dubois, PA	1.5 mi	4 of 5	160	(814) 371-3180
Highland View Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center	Brockway, PA	9.1 mi	4 of 5	50	(814) 265-8265
Ava Nursing And Rehab Center	Curwensville, PA	15 mi	1 of 5	131	(814) 236-0600

Straight-line miles from the center of DuBois. 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 DuBois

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 27% of the $4,517 monthly median income of DuBois 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 DuBois: common questions

Which hospices serve DuBois?

Medicare lists 8 hospices for DuBois ZIP codes, including Penn Highlands Community Nurses, Penn Highlands Community Nurses, 365 Hospice LLC.

How much does respite care cost in DuBois?

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 27% of the $4,517 monthly median income of DuBois 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 DuBois. 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 DuBois, PA