Respite Care in Saw Creek, PA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Saw Creek, PA: the local picture

688

residents 65 or older (16% of Saw Creek)

75%

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

26%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Pike County)

10

Medicare-certified hospices serve Saw Creek ZIP codes

Most older adults in Saw Creek live with someone: 75% 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 178 Saw Creek residents aged 65 or older report a disability (26%) (29% in Pike County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Saw Creek compared with Pike County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Saw Creek	Pike County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with a disability	26%	29%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	25%	21%	30%
Residents 65 or older	16%	24%	19%
Residents 85 or older	3.5%	2.7%	2.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	22%	8.8%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	3.4%	5.3%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$48,309	$65,326	—

Older residents in towns around Saw Creek

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Pine Ridge, PA	3.5 mi	420	4.5%
East Stroudsburg, PA	10 mi	1,730	40%
Penn Estates, PA	12 mi	358	23%
Arlington Heights, PA	12 mi	1,155	47%
Stroudsburg, PA	12 mi	1,628	37%
Hemlock Farms, PA	14 mi	1,464	39%

Hospices serving Saw Creek

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Pocono Health System Visiting Nurse & Hospice Care	East Stroudsburg, PA	8.8 mi	(570) 421-5390
Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice	Newton, NJ	13 mi	(973) 383-0115
Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice	Milford, PA	16 mi	(570) 296-3591
Ennoble Care	Hackettstown, NJ	22 mi	(973) 435-9463
Revolutionary Hospice	Eynon, PA	36 mi	(570) 383-7502

Nursing homes near Saw Creek (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Sapphire Care And Rehab Center	East Stroudsburg, PA	11 mi	1 of 5	127	(570) 421-6200
Clover Rest Home	Columbia, NJ	14 mi	5 of 5	33	(908) 496-4477
Whitestone Care Center	Stroudsburg, PA	14 mi	4 of 5	90	(570) 476-1600
Forest Manor Hcc	Blairstown, NJ	15 mi	3 of 5	120	(908) 459-4128

Straight-line miles from the center of Saw Creek. 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 Saw Creek

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 30% of the $4,026 monthly median income of Saw Creek 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 Saw Creek: common questions

Which hospices serve Saw Creek?

Medicare lists 10 hospices for Saw Creek ZIP codes, including Pocono Health System Visiting Nurse & Hospice Care, Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice, Karen Ann Quinlan Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Saw Creek?

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 30% of the $4,026 monthly median income of Saw Creek 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 Saw Creek. 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 Saw Creek, PA