Respite Care in Chesterbrook, PA for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Chesterbrook, PA: the local picture

881

residents 65 or older (15% of Chesterbrook)

71%

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

29%

of residents 65+ report a disability (23% in Chester County)

2

Medicare-certified hospices serve Chesterbrook ZIP codes

Most older adults in Chesterbrook 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 252 Chesterbrook residents aged 65 or older report a disability (29%) (23% in Chester County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 2 hospices serving Chesterbrook ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Chesterbrook compared with Chester County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Chesterbrook	Chester County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	23%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	23%	30%
Residents 65 or older	15%	18%	19%
Residents 85 or older	0.7%	1.9%	2.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.0%	5.6%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	5.2%	4.3%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$63,553	$84,884	—

Older residents in towns around Chesterbrook

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Berwyn, PA	2.3 mi	593	25%
Paoli, PA	2.7 mi	1,320	20%
Wayne, PA	3.9 mi	1,124	23%
Malvern, PA	4.1 mi	692	17%
Audubon, PA	4.4 mi	2,210	38%
King of Prussia, PA	4.4 mi	3,756	28%

Hospices serving Chesterbrook

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Holisticare Hospice, LLC	Wayne, PA	3.0 mi	(610) 995-0100
Main Line Health Homecare & Hospice - Hospice	Radnor, PA	3.0 mi	(484) 580-1400

Nursing homes near Chesterbrook (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Wayne Center	Wayne, PA	3.9 mi	4 of 5	112	(610) 688-3635
King Of Prussia Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation	King Of Prussia, PA	4.0 mi	2 of 5	170	(610) 337-1775
Phoenix Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing,The	Phoenixville, PA	4.7 mi	2 of 5	138	(610) 580-0100
Rehab At Shannondell	Audubon, PA	4.9 mi	4 of 5	120	(610) 728-5400

Straight-line miles from the center of Chesterbrook. 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 Chesterbrook

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 23% of the $5,296 monthly median income of Chesterbrook 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 Chesterbrook: common questions

Which hospices serve Chesterbrook?

Medicare lists 2 hospices for Chesterbrook ZIP codes, including Holisticare Hospice, LLC, Main Line Health Homecare & Hospice - Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Chesterbrook?

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 23% of the $5,296 monthly median income of Chesterbrook 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 Chesterbrook. 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 Chesterbrook, PA