Respite Care in Pottsville, PA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Pottsville, PA: the local picture

2,877

residents 65 or older (22% of Pottsville)

65%

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

43%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Schuylkill County)

13

Medicare-certified hospices serve Pottsville ZIP codes

Most older adults in Pottsville 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 1,092 Pottsville residents aged 65 or older report a disability (43%) (37% in Schuylkill County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Pottsville compared with Schuylkill County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Pottsville	Schuylkill County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with a disability	43%	37%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	30%	30%
Residents 65 or older	22%	21%	19%
Residents 85 or older	3.7%	2.5%	2.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.8%	9.8%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	16%	8.0%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$43,417	$47,732	—

Older residents in towns around Pottsville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Minersville, PA	2.7 mi	645	58%
St. Clair, PA	3.0 mi	614	37%
Schuylkill Haven, PA	4.1 mi	1,192	37%
Orwigsburg, PA	5.8 mi	678	43%
Lake Wynonah, PA	6.5 mi	922	27%
Frackville, PA	7.3 mi	844	34%

Hospices serving Pottsville

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Advantage Home Health And Hospice	Pottsville, PA	0.3 mi	(570) 668-6300
Compassus - Greater Philadelphia	Hamburg, PA	15 mi	(215) 557-7300
Maylath Valley Health Systems Inc	Sybertsville, PA	23 mi	(570) 708-2929
Heartland Hospice (Allentown)	Wyomissing, PA	27 mi	(610) 266-0134
Aseracare Hospice	Allentown, PA	31 mi	(610) 336-0711

Nursing homes near Pottsville (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Edenbrook Of Greenwood Hill	Pottsville, PA	1.1 mi	2 of 5	160	(570) 622-9582
Gardens At York Terrace, The	Pottsville, PA	1.2 mi	5 of 5	80	(570) 622-3982
Green Valley Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation Ce	Pottsville, PA	1.3 mi	2 of 5	48	(570) 644-0489
Schuylkill Center	Pottsville, PA	1.7 mi	2 of 5	190	(570) 622-9666

Straight-line miles from the center of Pottsville. 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 Pottsville

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 $3,618 monthly median income of Pottsville 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 Pottsville: common questions

Which hospices serve Pottsville?

Medicare lists 13 hospices for Pottsville ZIP codes, including Advantage Home Health And Hospice, Compassus - Greater Philadelphia, Maylath Valley Health Systems Inc.

How much does respite care cost in Pottsville?

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 $3,618 monthly median income of Pottsville 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 Pottsville. 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 Pottsville

More senior care near Pottsville

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in Pottsville

More for Pottsville families

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 Pottsville, PA