Hospice Support in Bala Cynwyd, PA: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Bala Cynwyd, PA: the local picture

18

Medicare-certified hospices serve Bala Cynwyd ZIP codes

482

residents 85 or older (4.7% of all residents)

29%

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

27%

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

Medicare lists 18 hospices whose service area includes Bala Cynwyd ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Penn Medicine Hospice in Bala Cynwyd (0.3 mi) and Heartland Hospice (Philadelphia) in Bala Cynwyd (0.3 mi).

606 Bala Cynwyd residents 65 or older live alone (29% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Bala Cynwyd compared with Montgomery County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Bala Cynwyd	Montgomery County	Pennsylvania
Residents 85 or older	4.7%	2.5%	2.4%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	28%	30%
Residents 65+ with a disability	27%	27%	32%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.2%	6.0%	6.6%
Residents 65 or older	21%	19%	19%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.0%	7.4%	9.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$127,625	$76,036	—

Older residents in towns around Bala Cynwyd

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Merion Station, PA	1.3 mi	1,186	17%
Narberth, PA	1.9 mi	701	26%
Wynnewood, PA	2.4 mi	579	15%
Penn Wynne, PA	2.9 mi	1,623	37%
Ardmore, PA	3.6 mi	2,844	37%
Bryn Mawr, PA	4.7 mi	818	37%

Hospices serving Bala Cynwyd

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Penn Medicine Hospice	Bala Cynwyd, PA	0.3 mi	(610) 617-2400
Heartland Hospice (Philadelphia)	Bala Cynwyd, PA	0.3 mi	(610) 941-6700
Suncrest Hospice	Plymouth Meeting, PA	7.2 mi	(484) 351-6620
Crossroads Hospice Of Philadelphia	Plymouth Meeting, PA	7.2 mi	(215) 956-5110
Keystone Hospice	Wyndmoor, PA	7.8 mi	(215) 836-2440
Ennoble Care	Jenkintown, PA	8.7 mi	(973) 435-9463

Straight-line miles from the center of Bala Cynwyd. 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 Bala Cynwyd

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 12% of the $10,635 monthly median income of Bala Cynwyd 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 Bala Cynwyd: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Bala Cynwyd?

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 12% of the $10,635 monthly median income of Bala Cynwyd 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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