Respite Care in Larksville, PA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Larksville, PA: the local picture

979

residents 65 or older (23% of Larksville)

58%

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

26%

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

14

Medicare-certified hospices serve Larksville ZIP codes

Most older adults in Larksville live with someone: 58% 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 258 Larksville residents aged 65 or older report a disability (26%) (32% in Luzerne County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 14 hospices serving Larksville ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Larksville compared with Luzerne County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Larksville	Luzerne County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with a disability	26%	32%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	42%	33%	30%
Residents 65 or older	23%	20%	19%
Residents 85 or older	0.8%	2.5%	2.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	11%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	5.1%	9.5%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$40,200	$49,926	—

Older residents in towns around Larksville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Edwardsville, PA	1.1 mi	760	46%
Plymouth, PA	1.9 mi	898	47%
Kingston, PA	2.3 mi	2,496	31%
Luzerne, PA	2.4 mi	735	48%
Wilkes-Barre, PA	3.1 mi	6,791	35%
Forty Fort, PA	3.2 mi	698	22%

Hospices serving Larksville

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Commonwealth Hospice Of Berwick	Forty Fort, PA	2.2 mi	(570) 231-5407
Pathways Healthcare	Kingston, PA	2.2 mi	(570) 288-1013
Hospice Of The Sacred Heart	Moosic, PA	14 mi	(570) 706-2400
Residential Healthcare Of NE Pa, LLC	Moosic, PA	14 mi	(888) 923-5842
Allied Services Hospice LLC	Clarks Summit, PA	19 mi	(570) 341-4320

Nursing homes near Larksville (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Maple Ridge Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center	Kingston, PA	2.3 mi	3 of 5	92	(570) 288-5496
Edenbrook On Second Ave	Kingston, PA	2.4 mi	1 of 5	160	(570) 288-9315
Third Avenue Health & Rehab Center	Kingston, PA	2.8 mi	4 of 5	65	(570) 283-5848
Allied Services Center City Skilled Nursing	Wilkes Barre, PA	2.9 mi	3 of 5	92	(570) 826-1031

Straight-line miles from the center of Larksville. 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 Larksville

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 37% of the $3,350 monthly median income of Larksville 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 Larksville: common questions

Which hospices serve Larksville?

Medicare lists 14 hospices for Larksville ZIP codes, including Commonwealth Hospice Of Berwick, Pathways Healthcare, Hospice Of The Sacred Heart.

How much does respite care cost in Larksville?

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 37% of the $3,350 monthly median income of Larksville 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 Larksville. 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 Larksville, PA