Companion Care in Jenkintown, PA: Senior Companions at Home

Local figures

Companion Care in Jenkintown, PA: the local picture

929

residents 65 or older (20% of Jenkintown)

31%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (28% in Montgomery County)

9.2%

of residents 5+ speak a language other than English at home

11%

of households have no vehicle (5.7% in Montgomery County)

About 290 residents of Jenkintown aged 65 or older live alone, 31% of older residents in households (28% in Montgomery County). They are the people companion care is usually for: mostly independent, but on their own for long stretches of the day.

11% of Jenkintown households have no vehicle (5.7% in Montgomery County). A companion who drives can turn a week at home into appointments, shopping and visits.

Of the 929 Jenkintown residents aged 65 or older, 176 are 85 or older (19%). Before the first visit with someone in that oldest group, ask the family about hearing, eyesight, walking and any memory changes, so the visit is planned around them.

486 Jenkintown households headed by someone 65 or older own their home and 143 rent. A companion visiting a house may also help with mail, light chores and keeping an eye on things; in an apartment building, ask whether visitors sign in.

About 186 older Jenkintown residents (20%) live below the poverty line (7.4% in Montgomery County). For them, Medicaid home and community-based services or the local Area Agency on Aging may cover some companion or homemaker hours, depending on the state program; private pay is not the only route.

About 9.2% of Jenkintown residents aged 5 and over speak a language other than English at home. The most common are other languages (160), Russian, Polish or other Slavic languages (144), Spanish (72). If the person you care for is more at ease in one of these languages, say so in your posting; many caregivers list the languages they speak.

Jenkintown compared with Montgomery County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Jenkintown	Montgomery County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	28%	30%
Residents 65 or older	20%	19%	19%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	9.2%	15%	12%
Households with no vehicle	11%	5.7%	10%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	20%	7.4%	9.9%
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	27%	32%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$87,723	$76,036	—

Older residents in towns around Jenkintown

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Wyncote, PA	0.9 mi	893	31%
Glenside, PA	1.3 mi	1,219	22%
Elkins Park, PA	1.3 mi	2,069	21%
McKinley, PA	1.3 mi	645	31%
Rockledge, PA	2.3 mi	566	20%
Roslyn, PA	2.4 mi	1,616	23%

Hospitals near Jenkintown (for rides to appointments)

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Holy Redeemer Hospital And Medical Center	Meadowbrook, PA	1.2 mi	3 of 5	(215) 947-3000
Jefferson Abington Hospital	Abington, PA	2.1 mi	3 of 5	(215) 481-2000
Temple Health - Chestnut Hill Hospital	Philadelphia, PA	4.2 mi	2 of 5	(215) 248-8200

Straight-line miles from the center of Jenkintown. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a companion caregiver can help with

Conversation, cards, puzzles and shared hobbies
Walks and outings to the park, library or senior center
Company at meals, and help preparing them
Rides or escort to appointments, church and visits

Cost

What companion care costs in Jenkintown

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 $7,310 monthly median income of Jenkintown 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 companion caregiver

Isolation is a health risk, not only a mood. The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine found that nearly one in four Americans aged 65 and older living in the community is socially isolated, and linked isolation to higher risks of dementia, heart disease and early death (2020 report).

Questions worth asking: What do you enjoy doing with the people you care for? Are you comfortable driving, and is your car insured for passengers? How do you handle a client who does not want company at first? More in our companion care guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Companion Care in Jenkintown: common questions

How many seniors live alone in Jenkintown?

About 290 residents aged 65 or older, 31% of older residents in households (Census ACS 2020–2024) (28% in Montgomery County).

How much does companion care cost in Jenkintown?

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 $7,310 monthly median income of Jenkintown 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).

What does a companion caregiver do in Jenkintown?

A companion keeps an older adult company and helps around the visit: conversation, activities, walks, meals, errands, rides and reminders. It suits someone who is mostly independent but lonely, or a family that wants someone to check in on weekdays.

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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.

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