Respite Care in Honesdale, PA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Honesdale, PA: the local picture

1,044

residents 65 or older (23% of Honesdale)

54%

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

43%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Wayne County)

9

Medicare-certified hospices serve Honesdale ZIP codes

Most older adults in Honesdale live with someone: 54% 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 454 Honesdale residents aged 65 or older report a disability (43%) (30% in Wayne County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 9 hospices serving Honesdale ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Honesdale compared with Wayne County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Honesdale	Wayne County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with a disability	43%	30%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	46%	27%	30%
Residents 65 or older	23%	26%	19%
Residents 85 or older	3.6%	2.6%	2.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	10.0%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	23%	6.9%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$36,746	$50,533	—

Older residents in towns around Honesdale

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Carbondale, PA	13 mi	1,836	25%
Archbald, PA	16 mi	1,257	28%
Jessup, PA	17 mi	834	28%
Olyphant, PA	19 mi	960	29%
Blakely, PA	19 mi	1,885	38%
Throop, PA	20 mi	866	26%

Hospices serving Honesdale

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Wayne Memorial Hospital Department Of Home Health	Honesdale, PA	0.3 mi	(570) 253-8431
Revolutionary Hospice	Eynon, PA	16 mi	(570) 383-7502
Home Health Care Professionals And Hospice	Olyphant, PA	20 mi	(570) 876-2900
Compassionate Care Hospice Of Northwestern Pennsylvania, LLC	Olyphant, PA	20 mi	(570) 451-1031
Personal Home Healthcare And Hospice	Blakely, PA	20 mi	(570) 342-3314

Nursing homes near Honesdale (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Ellen Memorial Rehabilitation And Healthcare Cente	Honesdale, PA	1.6 mi	2 of 5	128	(570) 253-5690
Wayne Woodlands Manor	Waymart, PA	7.8 mi	1 of 5	117	(570) 488-7130
Julia Ribaudo Extended Care Center	Lake Ariel, PA	11 mi	2 of 5	119	(570) 698-5647
Forest City Nursing And Rehab Center	Forest City, PA	12 mi	1 of 5	132	(570) 785-3005

Straight-line miles from the center of Honesdale. 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 Honesdale

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 40% of the $3,062 monthly median income of Honesdale 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 Honesdale: common questions

Which hospices serve Honesdale?

Medicare lists 9 hospices for Honesdale ZIP codes, including Wayne Memorial Hospital Department Of Home Health, Revolutionary Hospice, Home Health Care Professionals And Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Honesdale?

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 40% of the $3,062 monthly median income of Honesdale 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 Honesdale. 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 Honesdale, PA