Respite Care in Montoursville, PA for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Montoursville, PA: the local picture

1,164

residents 65 or older (25% of Montoursville)

38%

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

37%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Lycoming County)

5

Medicare-certified hospices serve Montoursville ZIP codes

Most older adults in Montoursville live with someone: 38% 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 431 Montoursville residents aged 65 or older report a disability (37%) (35% in Lycoming County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Montoursville compared with Lycoming County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Montoursville	Lycoming County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	35%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	62%	31%	30%
Residents 65 or older	25%	21%	19%
Residents 85 or older	1.8%	2.6%	2.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	9.0%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	8.1%	9.7%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$29,161	$45,160	—

Older residents in towns around Montoursville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Kenmar, PA	2.1 mi	1,465	34%
South Williamsport, PA	4.5 mi	1,221	36%
Williamsport, PA	6.2 mi	3,699	44%
Garden View, PA	6.9 mi	667	51%
Muncy, PA	7.5 mi	498	38%
Milton, PA	17 mi	1,072	27%

Hospices serving Montoursville

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Family Hospice	Williamsport, PA	4.4 mi	(570) 320-7690
Geisinger Hospice	Danville, PA	24 mi	(570) 784-1723
1ST Care Palliative And Hospice Services	Mount Carmel, PA	41 mi	(570) 339-4083
Compassus - Greater Philadelphia	Hamburg, PA	68 mi	(215) 557-7300
Residential Hospice Of Carlisle, LLC	Mechanicsburg, PA	72 mi	(717) 601-5375

Nursing homes near Montoursville (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Wecare At Sycamore Rehabilitation And Nursing Cent	Montoursville, PA	1.9 mi	1 of 5	133	(570) 601-8100
Valley View Rehab And Nursing Center	Montoursville, PA	2.1 mi	3 of 5	163	(570) 433-3161
Edenbrook North	Williamsport, PA	3.5 mi	2 of 5	152	(570) 323-8627
Edenbrook South	Williamsport, PA	3.5 mi	1 of 5	116	(570) 323-3758

Straight-line miles from the center of Montoursville. 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 Montoursville

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 50% of the $2,430 monthly median income of Montoursville 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 Montoursville: common questions

Which hospices serve Montoursville?

Medicare lists 5 hospices for Montoursville ZIP codes, including Family Hospice, Geisinger Hospice, 1ST Care Palliative And Hospice Services.

How much does respite care cost in Montoursville?

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 50% of the $2,430 monthly median income of Montoursville 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 Montoursville. 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 Montoursville, PA