Respite Care in Freeland, PA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Freeland, PA: the local picture

657

residents 65 or older (17% of Freeland)

69%

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

32%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Luzerne County)

8

Medicare-certified hospices serve Freeland ZIP codes

Most older adults in Freeland live with someone: 69% 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 211 Freeland residents aged 65 or older report a disability (32%) (32% in Luzerne County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Freeland compared with Luzerne County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Freeland	Luzerne County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	32%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	33%	30%
Residents 65 or older	17%	20%	19%
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	2.5%	2.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	11%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	11%	9.5%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$39,513	$49,926	—

Older residents in towns around Freeland

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Hazleton, PA	6.3 mi	4,550	36%
Weatherly, PA	6.7 mi	679	37%
West Hazleton, PA	7.5 mi	559	42%
Mountain Top, PA	7.9 mi	2,076	16%
McAdoo, PA	9.7 mi	278	35%
Nesquehoning, PA	11 mi	647	41%

Hospices serving Freeland

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
All Care Hospice	Hazleton, PA	5.9 mi	(570) 459-2004
Maylath Valley Health Systems Inc	Sybertsville, PA	9.5 mi	(570) 708-2929
Hospice Of The Sacred Heart	Moosic, PA	26 mi	(570) 706-2400
Residential Healthcare Of NE Pa, LLC	Moosic, PA	26 mi	(888) 923-5842
Compassus - Allentown	Allentown, PA	33 mi	(610) 336-8000

Nursing homes near Freeland (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Kadima Rehabilitation & Nursing At Luzerne	Drums, PA	3.8 mi	1 of 5	37	(570) 788-4175
Mountain City Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	Hazleton, PA	5.9 mi	1 of 5	297	(570) 454-8888
Pavilion At St Luke Village, The	Hazleton, PA	6.1 mi	3 of 5	120	(570) 453-5100
Manor At St Luke Village,The	Hazleton, PA	6.2 mi	2 of 5	104	(570) 453-5122

Straight-line miles from the center of Freeland. 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 Freeland

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 37% of the $3,293 monthly median income of Freeland 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 Freeland: common questions

Which hospices serve Freeland?

Medicare lists 8 hospices for Freeland ZIP codes, including All Care Hospice, Maylath Valley Health Systems Inc, Hospice Of The Sacred Heart.

How much does respite care cost in Freeland?

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 37% of the $3,293 monthly median income of Freeland 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 Freeland. 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.

More near Freeland

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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 Freeland, PA