Respite Care in Moosic, PA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Moosic, PA: the local picture

1,317

residents 65 or older (22% of Moosic)

71%

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

41%

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

6

Medicare-certified hospices serve Moosic ZIP codes

Most older adults in Moosic live with someone: 71% 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 532 Moosic residents aged 65 or older report a disability (41%) (34% in Lackawanna County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 6 hospices serving Moosic ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Moosic compared with Lackawanna County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Moosic	Lackawanna County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	34%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	35%	30%
Residents 65 or older	22%	21%	19%
Residents 85 or older	5.1%	2.8%	2.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	20%	13%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	9.5%	9.4%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$43,796	$47,340	—

Older residents in towns around Moosic

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Old Forge, PA	2.1 mi	2,099	36%
Avoca, PA	2.3 mi	549	27%
Taylor, PA	2.8 mi	1,134	43%
Dupont, PA	2.9 mi	486	39%
Duryea, PA	3.7 mi	980	28%
Scranton, PA	3.9 mi	14,452	35%

Hospices serving Moosic

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of The Sacred Heart	Moosic, PA	1.3 mi	(570) 706-2400
Residential Healthcare Of NE Pa, LLC	Moosic, PA	1.3 mi	(888) 923-5842
Traditional Hospice	Dunmore, PA	7.3 mi	(570) 207-9286
Allied Services Hospice LLC	Clarks Summit, PA	9.1 mi	(570) 341-4320
Compassionate Care Hospice Of Northwestern Pennsylvania, LLC	Olyphant, PA	9.4 mi	(570) 451-1031

Nursing homes near Moosic (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Scranton Health Care Center	Scranton, PA	1.9 mi	4 of 5	44	(570) 341-6676
Oak Ridge Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center	Taylor, PA	2.0 mi	1 of 5	142	(570) 562-2102
Linwood Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Scranton, PA	3.1 mi	1 of 5	102	(570) 346-7381
Elan Skilled Nursing And Rehab, A Jewish Senior Li	Scranton, PA	4.4 mi	1 of 5	145	(570) 344-6177

Straight-line miles from the center of Moosic. 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 Moosic

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 34% of the $3,650 monthly median income of Moosic 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 Moosic: common questions

Which hospices serve Moosic?

Medicare lists 6 hospices for Moosic ZIP codes, including Hospice Of The Sacred Heart, Residential Healthcare Of NE Pa, LLC, Traditional Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Moosic?

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 34% of the $3,650 monthly median income of Moosic 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 Moosic. 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 Moosic, PA