Respite Care in East Stroudsburg, PA for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in East Stroudsburg, PA: the local picture

1,730

residents 65 or older (19% of East Stroudsburg)

60%

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

40%

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

16

Medicare-certified hospices serve East Stroudsburg ZIP codes

Most older adults in East Stroudsburg 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 642 East Stroudsburg residents aged 65 or older report a disability (40%) (33% in Monroe County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 16 hospices serving East Stroudsburg ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

East Stroudsburg compared with Monroe County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	East Stroudsburg	Monroe County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	33%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	22%	30%
Residents 65 or older	19%	20%	19%
Residents 85 or older	2.6%	1.9%	2.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	7.4%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	15%	5.5%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$35,236	$56,087	—

Older residents in towns around East Stroudsburg

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Stroudsburg, PA	1.9 mi	1,628	37%
Arlington Heights, PA	1.9 mi	1,155	47%
Penn Estates, PA	4.1 mi	358	23%
Bangor, PA	9.7 mi	840	33%
Saw Creek, PA	10 mi	688	26%
Pen Argyl, PA	10 mi	553	42%

Hospices serving East Stroudsburg

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Pocono Health System Visiting Nurse & Hospice Care	East Stroudsburg, PA	2.2 mi	(570) 421-5390
The Care Team Hospice	Bethlehem, PA	26 mi	(610) 841-4410
St Luke's Hospice	Bethlehem, PA	30 mi	(484) 526-1100
Lehigh Valley Hospice	Allentown, PA	33 mi	(610) 402-7800
Residential Healthcare Of NE Pa, LLC	Moosic, PA	36 mi	(888) 923-5842

Nursing homes near East Stroudsburg (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Sapphire Care And Rehab Center	East Stroudsburg, PA	0.9 mi	1 of 5	127	(570) 421-6200
Whitestone Care Center	Stroudsburg, PA	3.9 mi	4 of 5	90	(570) 476-1600
Clover Rest Home	Columbia, NJ	6.8 mi	5 of 5	33	(908) 496-4477
Stroudsburg Post Acute Nursing & Rehabilitationllc	Stroudsburg, PA	7.1 mi	2 of 5	174	(570) 992-4172

Straight-line miles from the center of East Stroudsburg. 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 East Stroudsburg

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 42% of the $2,936 monthly median income of East Stroudsburg 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 East Stroudsburg: common questions

Which hospices serve East Stroudsburg?

Medicare lists 16 hospices for East Stroudsburg ZIP codes, including Pocono Health System Visiting Nurse & Hospice Care, The Care Team Hospice, St Luke's Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in East Stroudsburg?

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 42% of the $2,936 monthly median income of East Stroudsburg 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 East Stroudsburg. 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 East Stroudsburg, PA