Respite Care in Hazleton, PA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Hazleton, PA: the local picture

4,550

residents 65 or older (15% of Hazleton)

67%

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

36%

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

15

Medicare-certified hospices serve Hazleton ZIP codes

Most older adults in Hazleton live with someone: 67% 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 1,581 Hazleton residents aged 65 or older report a disability (36%) (32% in Luzerne County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 15 hospices serving Hazleton ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Hazleton compared with Luzerne County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Hazleton	Luzerne County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	32%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	33%	30%
Residents 65 or older	15%	20%	19%
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	2.5%	2.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	19%	11%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	17%	9.5%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$38,943	$49,926	—

Older residents in towns around Hazleton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
West Hazleton, PA	3.2 mi	559	42%
McAdoo, PA	3.6 mi	278	35%
Freeland, PA	6.3 mi	657	32%
Weatherly, PA	7.9 mi	679	37%
Nesquehoning, PA	9.3 mi	647	41%
Lansford, PA	9.3 mi	712	58%

Hospices serving Hazleton

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
All Care Hospice	Hazleton, PA	0.9 mi	(570) 459-2004
Maylath Valley Health Systems Inc	Sybertsville, PA	6.5 mi	(570) 708-2929
Advantage Home Health And Hospice	Pottsville, PA	22 mi	(570) 668-6300
Commonwealth Hospice Of Berwick	Forty Fort, PA	23 mi	(570) 231-5407
Compassus - Greater Philadelphia	Hamburg, PA	28 mi	(215) 557-7300

Nursing homes near Hazleton (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Mountain City Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	Hazleton, PA	0.7 mi	1 of 5	297	(570) 454-8888
Manor At St Luke Village,The	Hazleton, PA	1.2 mi	2 of 5	104	(570) 453-5122
Pavilion At St Luke Village, The	Hazleton, PA	1.3 mi	3 of 5	120	(570) 453-5100
Kadima Rehabilitation & Nursing At Luzerne	Drums, PA	6.9 mi	1 of 5	37	(570) 788-4175

Straight-line miles from the center of Hazleton. 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 Hazleton

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 38% of the $3,245 monthly median income of Hazleton 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 Hazleton: common questions

Which hospices serve Hazleton?

Medicare lists 15 hospices for Hazleton ZIP codes, including All Care Hospice, Maylath Valley Health Systems Inc, Advantage Home Health And Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Hazleton?

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 38% of the $3,245 monthly median income of Hazleton 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 Hazleton. 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 Hazleton, PA