Respite Care in Huntingdon, PA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Huntingdon, PA: the local picture

1,335

residents 65 or older (19% of Huntingdon)

56%

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

18%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Huntingdon County)

7

Medicare-certified hospices serve Huntingdon ZIP codes

Most older adults in Huntingdon live with someone: 56% 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 218 Huntingdon residents aged 65 or older report a disability (18%) (31% in Huntingdon County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 7 hospices serving Huntingdon ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Huntingdon compared with Huntingdon County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Huntingdon	Huntingdon County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with a disability	18%	31%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	44%	30%	30%
Residents 65 or older	19%	22%	19%
Residents 85 or older	2.5%	2.6%	2.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.4%	8.7%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	13%	7.1%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$55,132	$46,683	—

Older residents in towns around Huntingdon

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Tyrone, PA	18 mi	1,094	26%
Greenwood, PA	18 mi	612	29%
Stormstown, PA	20 mi	343	24%
Altoona, PA	21 mi	7,715	34%
Hollidaysburg, PA	21 mi	1,334	28%
Park Forest Village, PA	21 mi	1,348	25%

Hospices serving Huntingdon

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Gentiva Ii	Altoona, PA	20 mi	(814) 944-9724
Aseracare Hospice	Altoona, PA	20 mi	(814) 941-2900
Adoration Hospice	Altoona, PA	20 mi	(814) 381-0100
Family Hospice	Altoona, PA	21 mi	(814) 946-5411
365 Hospice LLC	State College, PA	22 mi	(814) 946-5017

Nursing homes near Huntingdon (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Embassy Of Huntingdon Park	Huntingdon, PA	0.4 mi	2 of 5	93	(814) 643-4210
Westminster Woods At Huntingdo	Huntingdon, PA	1.3 mi	2 of 5	64	(814) 643-3160
Cedarwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center	Tyrone, PA	17 mi	1 of 5	102	(814) 684-0320
Valley View Haven, Inc	Belleville, PA	18 mi	5 of 5	155	(717) 935-2105

Straight-line miles from the center of Huntingdon. 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 Huntingdon

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 27% of the $4,594 monthly median income of Huntingdon 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 Huntingdon: common questions

Which hospices serve Huntingdon?

Medicare lists 7 hospices for Huntingdon ZIP codes, including Gentiva Ii, Aseracare Hospice, Adoration Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Huntingdon?

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 27% of the $4,594 monthly median income of Huntingdon 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 Huntingdon. 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 Huntingdon, PA