Respite Care in Northumberland, PA for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Northumberland, PA: the local picture

804

residents 65 or older (21% of Northumberland)

64%

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

26%

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

6

Medicare-certified hospices serve Northumberland ZIP codes

Most older adults in Northumberland live with someone: 64% 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 197 Northumberland residents aged 65 or older report a disability (26%) (34% in Northumberland County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Northumberland compared with Northumberland County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Northumberland	Northumberland County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with a disability	26%	34%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	32%	30%
Residents 65 or older	21%	22%	19%
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	2.5%	2.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	11%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	4.3%	9.2%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$38,882	$43,530	—

Older residents in towns around Northumberland

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Sunbury, PA	2.5 mi	2,156	47%
Lewisburg, PA	6.9 mi	911	32%
Selinsgrove, PA	7.7 mi	1,017	35%
Milton, PA	7.9 mi	1,072	27%
Danville, PA	10 mi	1,048	46%
Mifflinburg, PA	13 mi	674	31%

Hospices serving Northumberland

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Wellspan Hospice Services	Lewisburg, PA	7.9 mi	(570) 522-2550
Geisinger Hospice	Danville, PA	11 mi	(570) 784-1723
Crossings Hospice	Shamokin, PA	14 mi	(570) 648-8989
Advantage Home Health And Hospice	Pottsville, PA	34 mi	(570) 668-6300
Compassus - Greater Philadelphia	Hamburg, PA	49 mi	(215) 557-7300

Nursing homes near Northumberland (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Nottingham Village	Northumberland, PA	0.9 mi	3 of 5	121	(570) 473-8366
Sunbury Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Sunbury, PA	2.6 mi	3 of 5	126	(570) 286-7121
Nursing And Rehabilitation At The Mansion	Sunbury, PA	2.7 mi	3 of 5	70	(570) 286-6922
Manor At Penn Village, The	Selinsgrove, PA	6.7 mi	2 of 5	159	(570) 374-8181

Straight-line miles from the center of Northumberland. 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 Northumberland

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 38% of the $3,240 monthly median income of Northumberland 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 Northumberland: common questions

Which hospices serve Northumberland?

Medicare lists 6 hospices for Northumberland ZIP codes, including Wellspan Hospice Services, Geisinger Hospice, Crossings Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Northumberland?

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 38% of the $3,240 monthly median income of Northumberland 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 Northumberland. 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 Northumberland

More senior care near Northumberland

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in Northumberland

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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 Northumberland, PA