Respite Care in Philipsburg, PA for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Philipsburg, PA: the local picture

459

residents 65 or older (17% of Philipsburg)

40%

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

55%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Centre County)

10

Medicare-certified hospices serve Philipsburg ZIP codes

Most older adults in Philipsburg live with someone: 40% 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 253 Philipsburg residents aged 65 or older report a disability (55%) (30% in Centre County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 10 hospices serving Philipsburg ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Philipsburg compared with Centre County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Philipsburg	Centre County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with a disability	55%	30%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	60%	28%	30%
Residents 65 or older	17%	16%	19%
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	2.2%	2.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.8%	5.6%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	14%	11%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$37,234	$65,656	—

Older residents in towns around Philipsburg

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Stormstown, PA	13 mi	343	24%
Clearfield, PA	15 mi	1,105	43%
Tyrone, PA	15 mi	1,094	26%
Park Forest Village, PA	17 mi	1,348	25%
Toftrees, PA	18 mi	716	48%
State College, PA	20 mi	2,786	29%

Hospices serving Philipsburg

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Penn Highlands Community Nurses	Clearfield, PA	15 mi	(814) 768-2012
Medi Home Hospice	State College, PA	18 mi	(814) 235-1048
365 Hospice LLC	State College, PA	20 mi	(814) 946-5017
Family Hospice	Altoona, PA	28 mi	(814) 946-5411
Gentiva Ii	Altoona, PA	28 mi	(814) 944-9724

Nursing homes near Philipsburg (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Heritage Ridge Senior Living At Windy Hill	Philipsburg, PA	1.1 mi	2 of 5	90	(814) 342-6090
Mountain Laurel Healthcare And Rehabilitation Ctr	Clearfield, PA	14 mi	2 of 5	240	(814) 765-7545
Cedarwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center	Tyrone, PA	15 mi	1 of 5	102	(814) 684-0320
Ava Nursing And Rehab Center	Curwensville, PA	18 mi	1 of 5	131	(814) 236-0600

Straight-line miles from the center of Philipsburg. 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 Philipsburg

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 39% of the $3,103 monthly median income of Philipsburg 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 Philipsburg: common questions

Which hospices serve Philipsburg?

Medicare lists 10 hospices for Philipsburg ZIP codes, including Penn Highlands Community Nurses, Medi Home Hospice, 365 Hospice LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Philipsburg?

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 39% of the $3,103 monthly median income of Philipsburg 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 Philipsburg. 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 Philipsburg

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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 Philipsburg, PA