Respite Care in Mountain Top, PA
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Respite Care in Mountain Top, PA: the local picture
Most older adults in Mountain Top live with someone: 76% 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 304 Mountain Top residents aged 65 or older report a disability (16%) (32% in Luzerne County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.
Medicare lists 13 hospices serving Mountain Top ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.
Mountain Top compared with Luzerne County and Pennsylvania
| Census figure | Mountain Top | Luzerne County | Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 16% | 32% | 32% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 24% | 33% | 30% |
| Residents 65 or older | 18% | 20% | 19% |
| Residents 85 or older | 1.6% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 3.4% | 11% | 9.9% |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.1% | 9.5% | 10% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $85,592 | $49,926 | — |
Older residents in towns around Mountain Top
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashley, PA | 5.4 mi | 448 | 27% |
| Nanticoke, PA | 6.7 mi | 1,823 | 34% |
| Plymouth, PA | 7.7 mi | 898 | 47% |
| Wilkes-Barre, PA | 7.8 mi | 6,791 | 35% |
| Freeland, PA | 7.9 mi | 657 | 32% |
| Edwardsville, PA | 8.6 mi | 760 | 46% |
Hospices serving Mountain Top
| Hospice | Office | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pathways Healthcare | Kingston, PA | 9.6 mi | (570) 288-1013 |
| Commonwealth Hospice Of Berwick | Forty Fort, PA | 9.6 mi | (570) 231-5407 |
| Maylath Valley Health Systems Inc | Sybertsville, PA | 13 mi | (570) 708-2929 |
| All Care Hospice | Hazleton, PA | 13 mi | (570) 459-2004 |
| Hospice Of The Sacred Heart | Moosic, PA | 19 mi | (570) 706-2400 |
Nursing homes near Mountain Top (ask about short stays)
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Top Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center | Mountain Top, PA | 1.2 mi | 2 of 5 | 106 | (570) 474-6377 |
| Birchwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center | Nanticoke, PA | 5.8 mi | 1 of 5 | 121 | (570) 735-2973 |
| Edenbrook At Hampton | Wilkes Barre, PA | 6.2 mi | 3 of 5 | 104 | (570) 825-8725 |
| Kadima Rehabilitation & Nursing At Luzerne | Drums, PA | 6.6 mi | 1 of 5 | 37 | (570) 788-4175 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Mountain Top. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What respite care costs in Mountain Top
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 17% of the $7,133 monthly median income of Mountain Top 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.
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.
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Respite Care in Mountain Top: common questions
Which hospices serve Mountain Top?
Medicare lists 13 hospices for Mountain Top ZIP codes, including Pathways Healthcare, Commonwealth Hospice Of Berwick, Maylath Valley Health Systems Inc.
How much does respite care cost in Mountain Top?
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 17% of the $7,133 monthly median income of Mountain Top 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 Mountain Top. 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.
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