Respite Care in Bala Cynwyd, PA for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Bala Cynwyd, PA: the local picture

2,107

residents 65 or older (21% of Bala Cynwyd)

71%

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

27%

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

18

Medicare-certified hospices serve Bala Cynwyd ZIP codes

Most older adults in Bala Cynwyd live with someone: 71% 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 562 Bala Cynwyd residents aged 65 or older report a disability (27%) (27% in Montgomery County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 18 hospices serving Bala Cynwyd ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Bala Cynwyd compared with Montgomery County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Bala Cynwyd	Montgomery County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with a disability	27%	27%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	28%	30%
Residents 65 or older	21%	19%	19%
Residents 85 or older	4.7%	2.5%	2.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.0%	7.4%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	9.9%	5.7%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$127,625	$76,036	—

Older residents in towns around Bala Cynwyd

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Merion Station, PA	1.3 mi	1,186	16%
Narberth, PA	1.9 mi	701	18%
Wynnewood, PA	2.4 mi	579	25%
Penn Wynne, PA	2.9 mi	1,623	25%
Ardmore, PA	3.6 mi	2,844	19%
Bryn Mawr, PA	4.7 mi	818	29%

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

Nursing homes near Bala Cynwyd (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Inglis House	Philadelphia, PA	1.0 mi	2 of 5	202	(215) 581-0713
Simpson House Inc	Philadelphia, PA	1.3 mi	5 of 5	142	(215) 878-3600
Monumentalpostacutecare At Woodside Park	Philadelphia, PA	1.3 mi	1 of 5	180	(215) 877-5400
Kearsley Rehabilitation And Nursing Center	Philadelphia, PA	1.4 mi	4 of 5	96	(215) 877-1565

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 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 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 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 Bala Cynwyd: common questions

Which hospices serve Bala Cynwyd?

Medicare lists 18 hospices for Bala Cynwyd ZIP codes, including Penn Medicine Hospice, Heartland Hospice (Philadelphia), Suncrest Hospice.

How much does respite care 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).

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 Bala Cynwyd. 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 Bala Cynwyd, PA