Respite Care in Easton, PA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Easton, PA: the local picture

3,303

residents 65 or older (11% of Easton)

70%

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

32%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Northampton County)

24

Medicare-certified hospices serve Easton ZIP codes

Most older adults in Easton live with someone: 70% 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 977 Easton residents aged 65 or older report a disability (32%) (28% in Northampton County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 24 hospices serving Easton ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Easton compared with Northampton County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Easton	Northampton County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	28%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	26%	30%
Residents 65 or older	11%	20%	19%
Residents 85 or older	0.8%	2.8%	2.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.2%	7.0%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	11%	6.5%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,036	$62,530	—

Older residents in towns around Easton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Wilson, PA	1.2 mi	1,117	33%
Phillipsburg, NJ	2.1 mi	2,277	30%
Palmer Heights, PA	2.6 mi	1,142	29%
Chestnut Hill, PA	2.6 mi	1,446	19%
Greenwich, NJ	4.4 mi	174	15%
Eastlawn Gardens, PA	5.5 mi	754	19%

Hospices serving Easton

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Ahc Home Health And Hospice Of Lehigh Valley	Bethlehem, PA	9.1 mi	(484) 245-7300
Family Pillars Hospice Inc	Bethlehem, PA	9.1 mi	(610) 372-4400
The Care Team Hospice	Bethlehem, PA	9.1 mi	(610) 841-4410
Advantage Home Health And Hospice	Bethlehem, PA	10 mi	(888) 264-3501
St Luke's Hospice	Bethlehem, PA	10 mi	(484) 526-1100

Nursing homes near Easton (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Gardens For Memory Care At Easton, The	Easton, PA	0.3 mi	3 of 5	115	(610) 253-3573
Gardens At Easton, The	Easton, PA	0.4 mi	4 of 5	181	(610) 258-2985
New Eastwood Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center	Easton, PA	1.3 mi	5 of 5	97	(610) 258-2801
Easton Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Easton, PA	2.0 mi	4 of 5	227	(610) 250-0150

Straight-line miles from the center of Easton. 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 Easton

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 31% of the $3,920 monthly median income of Easton 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 Easton: common questions

Which hospices serve Easton?

Medicare lists 24 hospices for Easton ZIP codes, including Ahc Home Health And Hospice Of Lehigh Valley, Family Pillars Hospice Inc, The Care Team Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Easton?

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 31% of the $3,920 monthly median income of Easton 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 Easton. 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 Easton, PA