Respite Care in Pittston, PA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Pittston, PA: the local picture

1,369

residents 65 or older (18% of Pittston)

65%

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

34%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Luzerne County)

13

Medicare-certified hospices serve Pittston ZIP codes

Most older adults in Pittston 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 464 Pittston residents aged 65 or older report a disability (34%) (32% in Luzerne County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 13 hospices serving Pittston ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Pittston compared with Luzerne County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Pittston	Luzerne County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	32%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	33%	30%
Residents 65 or older	18%	20%	19%
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	2.5%	2.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	18%	11%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	19%	9.5%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$38,835	$49,926	—

Older residents in towns around Pittston

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
West Pittston, PA	0.8 mi	1,030	22%
Duryea, PA	1.7 mi	980	28%
Exeter, PA	1.9 mi	1,478	51%
Dupont, PA	2.3 mi	486	39%
Avoca, PA	2.4 mi	549	27%
Wyoming, PA	3.3 mi	705	23%

Hospices serving Pittston

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of The Sacred Heart	Moosic, PA	5.8 mi	(570) 706-2400
Residential Healthcare Of NE Pa, LLC	Moosic, PA	5.8 mi	(888) 923-5842
Commonwealth Hospice Of Berwick	Forty Fort, PA	6.6 mi	(570) 231-5407
Pathways Healthcare	Kingston, PA	6.6 mi	(570) 288-1013
Traditional Hospice	Dunmore, PA	12 mi	(570) 207-9286

Nursing homes near Pittston (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Highland Manor Rehabilitation And Nursing Center	Exeter, PA	2.4 mi	2 of 5	120	(570) 655-3791
Wesley Village	Pittston, PA	2.7 mi	3 of 5	160	(570) 655-2891
Oak Ridge Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center	Taylor, PA	4.7 mi	1 of 5	142	(570) 562-2102
Embassy Of East Mountain	Wilkes-Barre, PA	4.9 mi	1 of 5	120	(570) 825-5892

Straight-line miles from the center of Pittston. 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 Pittston

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 $3,236 monthly median income of Pittston 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 Pittston: common questions

Which hospices serve Pittston?

Medicare lists 13 hospices for Pittston ZIP codes, including Hospice Of The Sacred Heart, Residential Healthcare Of NE Pa, LLC, Commonwealth Hospice Of Berwick.

How much does respite care cost in Pittston?

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 $3,236 monthly median income of Pittston 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 Pittston. 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.

Respite Care in Pittston, PA