Hospice Support in Ambler, PA: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Ambler, PA: the local picture

33

Medicare-certified hospices serve Ambler ZIP codes

157

residents 85 or older (2.3% of all residents)

34%

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

30%

of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in Montgomery County)

Medicare lists 33 hospices whose service area includes Ambler ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Dove Hospice Services Of Pennsylvania, LLC in Fort Washington (1.6 mi) and Acts Hospice Of Pennsylvania in Fort Washington (1.6 mi).

311 Ambler residents 65 or older live alone (34% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Ambler compared with Montgomery County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Ambler	Montgomery County	Pennsylvania
Residents 85 or older	2.3%	2.5%	2.4%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	28%	30%
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	27%	32%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	7.2%	6.0%	6.6%
Residents 65 or older	17%	19%	19%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.6%	7.4%	9.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$56,364	$76,036	—

Older residents in towns around Ambler

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Spring House, PA	1.4 mi	1,524	24%
Fort Washington, PA	1.9 mi	1,495	15%
Blue Bell, PA	2.6 mi	1,564	17%
Maple Glen, PA	2.7 mi	1,230	13%
Oreland, PA	3.6 mi	977	25%
Flourtown, PA	3.6 mi	984	26%

Hospices serving Ambler

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Dove Hospice Services Of Pennsylvania, LLC	Fort Washington, PA	1.6 mi	(215) 383-5922
Acts Hospice Of Pennsylvania	Fort Washington, PA	1.6 mi	(267) 350-7200
Caring Hospice Services	Fort Washington, PA	1.6 mi	(215) 619-7650
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Atlantic	Blue Bell, PA	3.1 mi	(215) 542-3000
Gentiva I	Blue Bell, PA	3.1 mi	(215) 619-7710
Angelic Hospice	Blue Bell, PA	3.1 mi	(609) 822-7979

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

What it covers

What a caregiver for hospice support can help with

Comfort, company and a calm presence
Gentle personal care and repositioning
Small meals and fluids as the person wants
Telling the hospice nurse about changes

Cost

What hospice support costs in Ambler

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 26% of the $4,697 monthly median income of Ambler 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 caregiver for hospice support

Under Medicare, hospice is for someone whose doctors certify a life expectancy of six months or less and who chooses comfort care instead of treatment to cure the illness. Medicare does not cover room and board for hospice care at home (Medicare.gov).

Questions worth asking: Have you cared for someone at the end of life? How do you work with a hospice nurse? Can you sit overnight in the last days if needed? More in our hospice support guide.

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

Questions

Hospice Support in Ambler: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Ambler?

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 26% of the $4,697 monthly median income of Ambler 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).

Who qualifies for hospice under Medicare?

Someone whose hospice doctor (and regular doctor, if they have one) certifies a life expectancy of six months or less, and who accepts comfort care instead of curative treatment (Medicare.gov).

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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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