Respite Care in Elim, PA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Elim, PA: the local picture

968

residents 65 or older (26% of Elim)

68%

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

42%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Cambria County)

13

Medicare-certified hospices serve Elim ZIP codes

Most older adults in Elim live with someone: 68% 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 365 Elim residents aged 65 or older report a disability (42%) (35% in Cambria County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 13 hospices serving Elim ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Elim compared with Cambria County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Elim	Cambria County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with a disability	42%	35%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	33%	30%
Residents 65 or older	26%	24%	19%
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	3.0%	2.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.1%	11%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	0.0%	10%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$60,667	$43,129	—

Older residents in towns around Elim

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Westmont, PA	1.6 mi	1,061	25%
Johnstown, PA	2.4 mi	3,665	49%
Belmont, PA	3.4 mi	804	47%
Geistown, PA	3.8 mi	777	19%
Windber, PA	7.7 mi	760	22%
Nanty-Glo, PA	13 mi	686	43%

Hospices serving Elim

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
1 Laurel Highlands Hospice Care	Johnstown, PA	0.7 mi	(814) 410-9119
Interim Healthcare Hospice & Palliative Care	Johnstown, PA	0.7 mi	(814) 262-8305
Conemaugh Regional Hospice	Johnstown, PA	4.3 mi	(814) 534-6100
Windber Hospice	Windber, PA	7.7 mi	(814) 467-3711
Penn Hospice, Inc	Ebensburg, PA	17 mi	(814) 846-4160

Nursing homes near Elim (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Quality Life Services - Westmont	Johnstown, PA	0.6 mi	3 of 5	41	(814) 255-5539
Heritage Ridge Senior Living At Johnstown	Johnstown, PA	0.7 mi	1 of 5	63	(814) 255-6844
Hilltop Heights Health & Rehab Center	Johnstown, PA	1.9 mi	1 of 5	120	(814) 255-1488
Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center Tcu	Johnstown, PA	2.4 mi	5 of 5	30	(814) 534-6111

Straight-line miles from the center of Elim. 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 Elim

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 24% of the $5,056 monthly median income of Elim 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 Elim: common questions

Which hospices serve Elim?

Medicare lists 13 hospices for Elim ZIP codes, including 1 Laurel Highlands Hospice Care, Interim Healthcare Hospice & Palliative Care, Conemaugh Regional Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Elim?

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 24% of the $5,056 monthly median income of Elim 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 Elim. 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 Elim, PA