Respite Care in Shamokin, PA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Shamokin, PA: the local picture

1,133

residents 65 or older (17% of Shamokin)

44%

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

47%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Northumberland County)

6

Medicare-certified hospices serve Shamokin ZIP codes

Most older adults in Shamokin live with someone: 44% 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 536 Shamokin residents aged 65 or older report a disability (47%) (34% in Northumberland County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 6 hospices serving Shamokin ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Shamokin compared with Northumberland County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Shamokin	Northumberland County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with a disability	47%	34%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	56%	32%	30%
Residents 65 or older	17%	22%	19%
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	2.5%	2.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	17%	11%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	22%	9.2%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$27,539	$43,530	—

Older residents in towns around Shamokin

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Kulpmont, PA	4.4 mi	878	29%
Mount Carmel, PA	7.5 mi	1,229	37%
Danville, PA	12 mi	1,048	46%
Sunbury, PA	13 mi	2,156	47%
Northumberland, PA	15 mi	804	26%
Bloomsburg, PA	16 mi	1,675	31%

Hospices serving Shamokin

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Crossings Hospice	Shamokin, PA	0.2 mi	(570) 648-8989
1ST Care Palliative And Hospice Services	Mount Carmel, PA	7.1 mi	(570) 339-4083
Geisinger Hospice	Danville, PA	14 mi	(570) 784-1723
Wellspan Hospice Services	Lewisburg, PA	22 mi	(570) 522-2550
Compassus - Greater Philadelphia	Hamburg, PA	34 mi	(215) 557-7300

Nursing homes near Shamokin (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Mountain View Rehabilitation And Senior Living Ctr	Coal Township, PA	0.6 mi	1 of 5	271	(570) 644-4400
Mount Carmel Senior Living Community	Mt Carmel, PA	5.7 mi	1 of 5	119	(570) 339-2501
Grandview Nursing And Rehabilitation	Danville, PA	12 mi	not rated	172	(570) 275-5240
Emmanuel Center For Nursing	Danville, PA	12 mi	2 of 5	90	(570) 275-6100

Straight-line miles from the center of Shamokin. 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 Shamokin

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 53% of the $2,295 monthly median income of Shamokin 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 Shamokin: common questions

Which hospices serve Shamokin?

Medicare lists 6 hospices for Shamokin ZIP codes, including Crossings Hospice, 1ST Care Palliative And Hospice Services, Geisinger Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Shamokin?

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 53% of the $2,295 monthly median income of Shamokin 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 Shamokin. 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 Shamokin

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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 Shamokin, PA