Respite Care in Weatherly, PA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Weatherly, PA: the local picture

679

residents 65 or older (27% of Weatherly)

61%

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

37%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Carbon County)

15

Medicare-certified hospices serve Weatherly ZIP codes

Most older adults in Weatherly live with someone: 61% 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 162 Weatherly residents aged 65 or older report a disability (37%) (35% in Carbon County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 15 hospices serving Weatherly ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Weatherly compared with Carbon County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Weatherly	Carbon County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	35%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	33%	30%
Residents 65 or older	27%	23%	19%
Residents 85 or older	3.1%	2.3%	2.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.3%	9.3%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	6.5%	6.4%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$44,773	$47,069	—

Older residents in towns around Weatherly

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Nesquehoning, PA	4.4 mi	647	41%
Jim Thorpe, PA	6.3 mi	1,003	38%
Freeland, PA	6.7 mi	657	32%
Hazleton, PA	7.9 mi	4,550	36%
Summit Hill, PA	8.2 mi	534	36%
Lansford, PA	8.2 mi	712	58%

Hospices serving Weatherly

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
All Care Hospice	Hazleton, PA	7.1 mi	(570) 459-2004
Maylath Valley Health Systems Inc	Sybertsville, PA	14 mi	(570) 708-2929
Commonwealth Hospice Of Berwick	Forty Fort, PA	23 mi	(570) 231-5407
Compassus - Allentown	Allentown, PA	27 mi	(610) 336-8000
Advantage Home Health And Hospice	Pottsville, PA	27 mi	(570) 668-6300

Nursing homes near Weatherly (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Forest Hills Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center	Weatherly, PA	0.4 mi	1 of 5	200	(570) 427-8683
Pavilion At St Luke Village, The	Hazleton, PA	6.7 mi	3 of 5	120	(570) 453-5100
Manor At St Luke Village,The	Hazleton, PA	6.8 mi	2 of 5	104	(570) 453-5122
Mountain City Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	Hazleton, PA	8.2 mi	1 of 5	297	(570) 454-8888

Straight-line miles from the center of Weatherly. 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 Weatherly

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 33% of the $3,731 monthly median income of Weatherly 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 Weatherly: common questions

Which hospices serve Weatherly?

Medicare lists 15 hospices for Weatherly ZIP codes, including All Care Hospice, Maylath Valley Health Systems Inc, Commonwealth Hospice Of Berwick.

How much does respite care cost in Weatherly?

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 33% of the $3,731 monthly median income of Weatherly 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 Weatherly. 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 Weatherly, PA