Garden View, Pennsylvania

Respite Care in Garden View, PA

A few hours, a day or a weekend of cover so the family member doing the caring can rest, work, see a doctor or travel. Post what you need in Garden View for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Respite Care in Garden View, PA: the local picture

667
residents 65 or older (25% of Garden View)
57%
of residents 65+ in households live with someone, often a family caregiver
51%
of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Lycoming County)
6
Medicare-certified hospices serve Garden View ZIP codes

Most older adults in Garden View live with someone: 57% 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 341 Garden View residents aged 65 or older report a disability (51%) (35% in Lycoming County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 6 hospices serving Garden View ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Garden View compared with Lycoming County and Pennsylvania

Census figureGarden ViewLycoming CountyPennsylvania
Residents 65+ with a disability51%35%32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone43%31%30%
Residents 65 or older25%21%19%
Residents 85 or older5.4%2.6%2.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)12%9.0%9.9%
Households with no vehicle11%9.7%10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$45,734$45,160—

Older residents in towns around Garden View

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Williamsport, PA1.3 mi3,69944%
South Williamsport, PA3.1 mi1,22136%
Kenmar, PA4.8 mi1,46534%
Montoursville, PA6.9 mi1,16437%
Jersey Shore, PA12 mi56738%
Muncy, PA14 mi49838%

Hospices serving Garden View

HospiceOfficeDistancePhone
Family HospiceWilliamsport, PA2.7 mi(570) 320-7690
Geisinger HospiceDanville, PA29 mi(570) 784-1723
Guthrie HospiceTowanda, PA46 mi(570) 265-8615
Advantage Home Health And HospicePottsville, PA59 mi(570) 668-6300
Residential Hospice Of Carlisle, LLCMechanicsburg, PA72 mi(717) 601-5375

Nursing homes near Garden View (ask about short stays)

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Rose View Rehab And Care CenterWilliamsport, PA1.1 mi4 of 5123(570) 323-4340
Williamsport Home, TheWilliamsport, PA1.3 mi3 of 5129(570) 323-8781
Edenbrook NorthWilliamsport, PA3.6 mi2 of 5152(570) 323-8627
Edenbrook SouthWilliamsport, PA3.6 mi1 of 5116(570) 323-3758

Straight-line miles from the center of Garden View. 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 Garden View

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 32% of the $3,811 monthly median income of Garden View 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.

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Questions

Respite Care in Garden View: common questions

Which hospices serve Garden View?

Medicare lists 6 hospices for Garden View ZIP codes, including Family Hospice, Geisinger Hospice, Guthrie Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Garden View?

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 32% of the $3,811 monthly median income of Garden View 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 Garden View. 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.

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.

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