Respite Care in Chambersburg, PA for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Chambersburg, PA: the local picture

4,249

residents 65 or older (19% of Chambersburg)

60%

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

43%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Franklin County)

10

Medicare-certified hospices serve Chambersburg ZIP codes

Most older adults in Chambersburg live with someone: 60% 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 1,631 Chambersburg residents aged 65 or older report a disability (43%) (34% in Franklin County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 10 hospices serving Chambersburg ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Chambersburg compared with Franklin County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Chambersburg	Franklin County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with a disability	43%	34%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	26%	30%
Residents 65 or older	19%	20%	19%
Residents 85 or older	3.3%	2.8%	2.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.1%	6.4%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	9.5%	4.6%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,362	$56,266	—

Older residents in towns around Chambersburg

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Guilford, PA	3.1 mi	598	29%
Fayetteville, PA	5.0 mi	680	25%
Greencastle, PA	10 mi	857	40%
Shippensburg, PA	11 mi	1,201	29%
Waynesboro, PA	13 mi	1,607	38%
Wayne Heights, PA	14 mi	483	39%

Hospices serving Chambersburg

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Spiritrust Lutheran Home Care & Hospice	Chambersburg, PA	0.1 mi	(717) 264-8178
Franklin Hospice LLC	Chambersburg, PA	0.1 mi	(717) 504-3465
Residential Hospice Of Carlisle, LLC	Mechanicsburg, PA	39 mi	(717) 601-5375
Adoration Hospice	Camp Hill, PA	44 mi	(717) 763-4001
Gentiva	Camp Hill, PA	44 mi	(717) 612-1200

Nursing homes near Chambersburg (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Transitions Healthcare Shook Home	Chambersburg, PA	0.4 mi	3 of 5	65	(717) 264-6815
Chambersburg Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation Ce	Chambersburg, PA	1.1 mi	2 of 5	210	(717) 263-0436
Laurel Lakes Rehabilitation And Wellness Center	Chambersburg, PA	1.4 mi	2 of 5	186	(717) 264-2715
Chambers Pointe Health Care Center	Chambersburg, PA	1.5 mi	4 of 5	50	(717) 261-0220

Straight-line miles from the center of Chambersburg. 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 Chambersburg

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 31% of the $3,947 monthly median income of Chambersburg 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 Chambersburg: common questions

Which hospices serve Chambersburg?

Medicare lists 10 hospices for Chambersburg ZIP codes, including Spiritrust Lutheran Home Care & Hospice, Franklin Hospice LLC, Residential Hospice Of Carlisle, LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Chambersburg?

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 31% of the $3,947 monthly median income of Chambersburg 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 Chambersburg. 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 Chambersburg, PA