Respite Care in Muncy, PA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Muncy, PA: the local picture

498

residents 65 or older (18% of Muncy)

65%

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

38%

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

6

Medicare-certified hospices serve Muncy ZIP codes

Most older adults in Muncy live with someone: 65% 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 188 Muncy residents aged 65 or older report a disability (38%) (35% in Lycoming County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Muncy compared with Lycoming County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Muncy	Lycoming County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	35%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	31%	30%
Residents 65 or older	18%	21%	19%
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	2.6%	2.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	9.0%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	4.0%	9.7%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$42,708	$45,160	—

Older residents in towns around Muncy

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Montoursville, PA	7.5 mi	1,164	37%
Kenmar, PA	9.5 mi	1,465	34%
South Williamsport, PA	11 mi	1,221	36%
Williamsport, PA	13 mi	3,699	44%
Garden View, PA	14 mi	667	51%
Milton, PA	14 mi	1,072	27%

Hospices serving Muncy

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Family Hospice	Williamsport, PA	12 mi	(570) 320-7690
Wellspan Hospice Services	Lewisburg, PA	17 mi	(570) 522-2550
Geisinger Hospice	Danville, PA	18 mi	(570) 784-1723
Crossings Hospice	Shamokin, PA	31 mi	(570) 648-8989
Compassus - Greater Philadelphia	Hamburg, PA	62 mi	(215) 557-7300

Nursing homes near Muncy (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Muncy Place	Muncy, PA	0.6 mi	3 of 5	138	(570) 546-4017
Watsontown Rehabilitation And Nursing Center	Watsontown, PA	8.6 mi	2 of 5	125	(570) 538-2561
Valley View Rehab And Nursing Center	Montoursville, PA	9.1 mi	3 of 5	163	(570) 433-3161
Wecare At Sycamore Rehabilitation And Nursing Cent	Montoursville, PA	9.4 mi	1 of 5	133	(570) 601-8100

Straight-line miles from the center of Muncy. 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 Muncy

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 $3,559 monthly median income of Muncy 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 Muncy: common questions

Which hospices serve Muncy?

Medicare lists 6 hospices for Muncy ZIP codes, including Family Hospice, Wellspan Hospice Services, Geisinger Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Muncy?

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 $3,559 monthly median income of Muncy 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 Muncy. 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.

More near Muncy

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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 Muncy, PA