Respite Care in Wellsboro, PA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Wellsboro, PA: the local picture

793

residents 65 or older (23% of Wellsboro)

59%

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

25%

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

2

Medicare-certified hospices serve Wellsboro ZIP codes

Most older adults in Wellsboro live with someone: 59% 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 166 Wellsboro residents aged 65 or older report a disability (25%) (34% in Tioga County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 2 hospices serving Wellsboro ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Wellsboro compared with Tioga County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Wellsboro	Tioga County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with a disability	25%	34%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	41%	26%	30%
Residents 65 or older	23%	23%	19%
Residents 85 or older	4.8%	2.6%	2.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	8.2%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	9.8%	5.5%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$58,409	$50,108	—

Older residents in towns around Wellsboro

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Mansfield, PA	12 mi	524	36%
Gang Mills, NY	30 mi	667	44%
Corning, NY	31 mi	1,858	29%
Southport, NY	33 mi	1,629	38%
West Elmira, NY	33 mi	1,071	28%
Elmira, NY	35 mi	4,114	43%

Hospices serving Wellsboro

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Family Hospice	Williamsport, PA	38 mi	(570) 320-7690
Guthrie Hospice	Towanda, PA	43 mi	(570) 265-8615

Nursing homes near Wellsboro (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Wecare At The Green Home	Wellsboro, PA	0.2 mi	2 of 5	120	(570) 724-3131
Broad Acres Health And Rehabilitation	Wellsboro, PA	1.8 mi	3 of 5	120	(570) 724-3913
Bradford Hills Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	Troy, PA	20 mi	1 of 5	200	(570) 297-4111

Straight-line miles from the center of Wellsboro. 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 Wellsboro

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 25% of the $4,867 monthly median income of Wellsboro 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 Wellsboro: common questions

Which hospices serve Wellsboro?

Medicare lists 2 hospices for Wellsboro ZIP codes, including Family Hospice, Guthrie Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Wellsboro?

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 25% of the $4,867 monthly median income of Wellsboro 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 Wellsboro. 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 Wellsboro, PA