Respite Care in Penn Estates, PA for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Penn Estates, PA: the local picture

358

residents 65 or older (9.8% of Penn Estates)

96%

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

23%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Monroe County)

4

Medicare-certified hospices serve Penn Estates ZIP codes

Most older adults in Penn Estates live with someone: 96% 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 84 Penn Estates residents aged 65 or older report a disability (23%) (33% in Monroe County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 4 hospices serving Penn Estates ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Penn Estates compared with Monroe County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Penn Estates	Monroe County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with a disability	23%	33%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	4.2%	22%	30%
Residents 65 or older	9.8%	20%	19%
Residents 85 or older	0.0%	1.9%	2.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	7.4%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	0.9%	5.5%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$74,425	$56,087	—

Older residents in towns around Penn Estates

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Arlington Heights, PA	2.8 mi	1,155	47%
East Stroudsburg, PA	4.1 mi	1,730	40%
Stroudsburg, PA	4.2 mi	1,628	37%
Mount Pocono, PA	8.7 mi	819	37%
Emerald Lakes, PA	9.7 mi	148	47%
Sierra View, PA	9.9 mi	900	16%

Hospices serving Penn Estates

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Pocono Health System Visiting Nurse & Hospice Care	East Stroudsburg, PA	3.5 mi	(570) 421-5390
St Luke's Hospice	Bethlehem, PA	31 mi	(484) 526-1100
Revolutionary Hospice	Eynon, PA	35 mi	(570) 383-7502
Compassionate Care Hospice Of Northwestern Pennsylvania, LLC	Olyphant, PA	35 mi	(570) 451-1031

Nursing homes near Penn Estates (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Whitestone Care Center	Stroudsburg, PA	3.2 mi	4 of 5	90	(570) 476-1600
Sapphire Care And Rehab Center	East Stroudsburg, PA	4.5 mi	1 of 5	127	(570) 421-6200
Stroudsburg Post Acute Nursing & Rehabilitationllc	Stroudsburg, PA	6.3 mi	2 of 5	174	(570) 992-4172
Clover Rest Home	Columbia, NJ	11 mi	5 of 5	33	(908) 496-4477

Straight-line miles from the center of Penn Estates. 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 Penn Estates

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 20% of the $6,202 monthly median income of Penn Estates 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 Penn Estates: common questions

Which hospices serve Penn Estates?

Medicare lists 4 hospices for Penn Estates ZIP codes, including Pocono Health System Visiting Nurse & Hospice Care, St Luke's Hospice, Revolutionary Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Penn Estates?

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 20% of the $6,202 monthly median income of Penn Estates 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 Penn Estates. 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Penn Estates, PA