Respite Care in Stormstown, PA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Stormstown, PA: the local picture

343

residents 65 or older (14% of Stormstown)

97%

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

24%

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

9

Medicare-certified hospices serve Stormstown ZIP codes

Most older adults in Stormstown live with someone: 97% 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 82 Stormstown residents aged 65 or older report a disability (24%) (30% in Centre County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 9 hospices serving Stormstown ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Stormstown compared with Centre County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Stormstown	Centre County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with a disability	24%	30%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	3.5%	28%	30%
Residents 65 or older	14%	16%	19%
Residents 85 or older	0.0%	2.2%	2.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.8%	5.6%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	1.6%	11%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$84,792	$65,656	—

Older residents in towns around Stormstown

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Park Forest Village, PA	5.9 mi	1,348	25%
Toftrees, PA	7.5 mi	716	48%
State College, PA	8.6 mi	2,786	29%
Philipsburg, PA	13 mi	459	55%
Boalsburg, PA	13 mi	1,013	23%
Tyrone, PA	14 mi	1,094	26%

Hospices serving Stormstown

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Medi Home Hospice	State College, PA	6.8 mi	(814) 235-1048
365 Hospice LLC	State College, PA	8.8 mi	(814) 946-5017
Family Hospice	Altoona, PA	28 mi	(814) 946-5411
Gentiva Ii	Altoona, PA	28 mi	(814) 944-9724
Aseracare Hospice	Altoona, PA	28 mi	(814) 941-2900

Nursing homes near Stormstown (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Village At Penn State, The	State College, PA	8.2 mi	4 of 5	36	(814) 238-1949
Embassy Of Hearthside	State College, PA	8.7 mi	1 of 5	157	(814) 237-0630
Foxdale Village	State College, PA	9.7 mi	5 of 5	46	(814) 238-3322
Juniper Village At Brookline-Rehabilitation And Sk	State College, PA	10 mi	5 of 5	116	(814) 238-3139

Straight-line miles from the center of Stormstown. 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 Stormstown

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 17% of the $7,066 monthly median income of Stormstown 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 Stormstown: common questions

Which hospices serve Stormstown?

Medicare lists 9 hospices for Stormstown ZIP codes, including Medi Home Hospice, 365 Hospice LLC, Family Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Stormstown?

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 17% of the $7,066 monthly median income of Stormstown 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 Stormstown. 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 Stormstown

More senior care near Stormstown

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in Stormstown

More for Stormstown families

Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Stormstown, PA