Hospice Support in North Wales, PA: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in North Wales, PA: the local picture

31

Medicare-certified hospices serve North Wales ZIP codes

100

residents 85 or older (2.9% of all residents)

37%

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

24%

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

Medicare lists 31 hospices whose service area includes North Wales ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Ascend Hospice in North Wales (1.0 mi) and Wellness Hospice And Palliative Care LLC in North Wales (1.0 mi).

150 North Wales residents 65 or older live alone (37% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

North Wales compared with Montgomery County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	North Wales	Montgomery County	Pennsylvania
Residents 85 or older	2.9%	2.5%	2.4%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	28%	30%
Residents 65+ with a disability	24%	27%	32%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	9.1%	6.0%	6.6%
Residents 65 or older	16%	19%	19%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.5%	7.4%	9.9%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$34,167	$76,036	—

Older residents in towns around North Wales

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Lansdale, PA	2.1 mi	3,038	26%
Montgomeryville, PA	3.2 mi	2,469	16%
Spring House, PA	3.7 mi	1,524	24%
Kulpsville, PA	4.2 mi	2,000	39%
Blue Bell, PA	4.4 mi	1,564	17%
Ambler, PA	4.7 mi	1,153	34%

Hospices serving North Wales

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Ascend Hospice	North Wales, PA	1.0 mi	(215) 542-2100
Wellness Hospice And Palliative Care LLC	North Wales, PA	1.0 mi	(215) 550-1938
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Atlantic	Blue Bell, PA	3.7 mi	(215) 542-3000
Gentiva I	Blue Bell, PA	3.7 mi	(215) 619-7710
Caring Hospice Services	Fort Washington, PA	6.3 mi	(215) 619-7650
Acts Hospice Of Pennsylvania	Fort Washington, PA	6.3 mi	(267) 350-7200

Straight-line miles from the center of North Wales. 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 North Wales

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 43% of the $2,847 monthly median income of North Wales 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 North Wales: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in North Wales?

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 43% of the $2,847 monthly median income of North Wales 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).

More near North Wales

More senior care near North Wales

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Other care in North Wales

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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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