Respite Care in Lock Haven, PA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Lock Haven, PA: the local picture

1,272

residents 65 or older (15% of Lock Haven)

54%

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

27%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Clinton County)

5

Medicare-certified hospices serve Lock Haven ZIP codes

Most older adults in Lock Haven 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 289 Lock Haven residents aged 65 or older report a disability (27%) (34% in Clinton County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 5 hospices serving Lock Haven ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Lock Haven compared with Clinton County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Lock Haven	Clinton County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with a disability	27%	34%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	46%	31%	30%
Residents 65 or older	15%	20%	19%
Residents 85 or older	3.7%	2.8%	2.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	16%	14%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	12%	9.0%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$29,792	$39,782	—

Older residents in towns around Lock Haven

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Jersey Shore, PA	11 mi	567	38%
Bellefonte, PA	23 mi	957	30%
Garden View, PA	23 mi	667	51%
Williamsport, PA	23 mi	3,699	44%
Pleasant Gap, PA	24 mi	466	36%
South Williamsport, PA	24 mi	1,221	36%

Hospices serving Lock Haven

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Family Hospice	Williamsport, PA	25 mi	(570) 320-7690
365 Hospice LLC	State College, PA	32 mi	(814) 946-5017
Centre Crossings Hospice	State College, PA	32 mi	(814) 237-7400
Geisinger Hospice	Danville, PA	45 mi	(570) 784-1723
Residential Hospice Of Carlisle, LLC	Mechanicsburg, PA	68 mi	(717) 601-5375

Nursing homes near Lock Haven (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Haven Place Rehabilitation And Nursing Center	Lock Haven, PA	0.8 mi	3 of 5	90	(570) 893-5132
Lock Haven Rehabilitation And Senior Living	Lock Haven, PA	0.8 mi	1 of 5	146	(570) 748-9377
Jersey Shore Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation Ce	Jersey Shore, PA	11 mi	1 of 5	120	(570) 398-4747
Rolling Hills Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center	Millmont, PA	22 mi	4 of 5	57	(570) 922-3351

Straight-line miles from the center of Lock Haven. 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 Lock Haven

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 49% of the $2,483 monthly median income of Lock Haven 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 Lock Haven: common questions

Which hospices serve Lock Haven?

Medicare lists 5 hospices for Lock Haven ZIP codes, including Family Hospice, 365 Hospice LLC, Centre Crossings Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Lock Haven?

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 49% of the $2,483 monthly median income of Lock Haven 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 Lock Haven. 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 Lock Haven, PA