Respite Care in Kingston, PA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Kingston, PA: the local picture

2,496

residents 65 or older (19% of Kingston)

55%

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

31%

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

12

Medicare-certified hospices serve Kingston ZIP codes

Most older adults in Kingston live with someone: 55% 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 695 Kingston residents aged 65 or older report a disability (31%) (32% in Luzerne County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 12 hospices serving Kingston ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Kingston compared with Luzerne County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Kingston	Luzerne County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	32%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	45%	33%	30%
Residents 65 or older	19%	20%	19%
Residents 85 or older	3.2%	2.5%	2.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.6%	11%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	13%	9.5%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,864	$49,926	—

Older residents in towns around Kingston

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Edwardsville, PA	1.3 mi	760	46%
Forty Fort, PA	1.3 mi	698	22%
Wilkes-Barre, PA	1.4 mi	6,791	35%
Luzerne, PA	1.6 mi	735	48%
Plains, PA	2.0 mi	967	42%
Larksville, PA	2.3 mi	979	26%

Hospices serving Kingston

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Pathways Healthcare	Kingston, PA	0.7 mi	(570) 288-1013
Commonwealth Hospice Of Berwick	Forty Fort, PA	0.7 mi	(570) 231-5407
Hospice Of The Sacred Heart	Moosic, PA	12 mi	(570) 706-2400
Residential Healthcare Of NE Pa, LLC	Moosic, PA	12 mi	(888) 923-5842
Allied Services Hospice LLC	Clarks Summit, PA	18 mi	(570) 341-4320

Nursing homes near Kingston (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Maple Ridge Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center	Kingston, PA	0.4 mi	3 of 5	92	(570) 288-5496
Third Avenue Health & Rehab Center	Kingston, PA	0.5 mi	4 of 5	65	(570) 283-5848
Edenbrook On Second Ave	Kingston, PA	0.6 mi	1 of 5	160	(570) 288-9315
Riverstreet Manor	Wilkes-Barre, PA	1.0 mi	2 of 5	122	(570) 825-5611

Straight-line miles from the center of Kingston. 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 Kingston

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 33% of the $3,739 monthly median income of Kingston 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 Kingston: common questions

Which hospices serve Kingston?

Medicare lists 12 hospices for Kingston ZIP codes, including Pathways Healthcare, Commonwealth Hospice Of Berwick, Hospice Of The Sacred Heart.

How much does respite care cost in Kingston?

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 33% of the $3,739 monthly median income of Kingston 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 Kingston. 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 Kingston

More senior care near Kingston

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in Kingston

More for Kingston families

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 Kingston, PA