Respite Care in Croydon, PA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Croydon, PA: the local picture

1,345

residents 65 or older (14% of Croydon)

74%

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

37%

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

18

Medicare-certified hospices serve Croydon ZIP codes

Most older adults in Croydon live with someone: 74% 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 497 Croydon residents aged 65 or older report a disability (37%) (27% in Bucks County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Croydon compared with Bucks County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Croydon	Bucks County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	27%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	23%	30%
Residents 65 or older	14%	21%	19%
Residents 85 or older	0.7%	2.5%	2.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	6.4%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	5.1%	4.9%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,654	$77,780	—

Older residents in towns around Croydon

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Beverly, NJ	2.2 mi	366	28%
Burlington, NJ	2.5 mi	1,473	37%
Bristol, PA	2.5 mi	1,883	28%
Penndel, PA	4.6 mi	296	32%
Levittown, PA	4.9 mi	8,385	37%
Florence, NJ	5.1 mi	760	27%

Hospices serving Croydon

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Amedisys Hospice Of Greater Philadelphia	Bensalem, PA	2.6 mi	(215) 245-3525
Serenity Hospice	Bensalem, PA	2.6 mi	(610) 820-8301
Vitality Hospice And Palliative Care	Langhorne, PA	6.3 mi	(877) 288-0042
Affinity Care Of Pennsylvania LLC	Trevose, PA	6.7 mi	(267) 550-0377
Humanitas Health Services Inc	Huntingdon Valley, PA	9.1 mi	(484) 557-1481

Nursing homes near Croydon (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Bristol Health & Rehab Center	Bristol, PA	1.9 mi	1 of 5	174	(215) 785-3201
Juniper Village At Bucks County Rehab And Skd Care	Bensalem, PA	3.6 mi	5 of 5	17	(215) 752-2370
Complete Care At Burlington Woods, LLC	Burlington, NJ	3.8 mi	4 of 5	215	(609) 387-3620
Masonic Village At Burlington	Burlington, NJ	4.1 mi	2 of 5	264	(609) 239-3900

Straight-line miles from the center of Croydon. 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 Croydon

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 $3,971 monthly median income of Croydon 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 Croydon: common questions

Which hospices serve Croydon?

Medicare lists 18 hospices for Croydon ZIP codes, including Amedisys Hospice Of Greater Philadelphia, Serenity Hospice, Vitality Hospice And Palliative Care.

How much does respite care cost in Croydon?

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 $3,971 monthly median income of Croydon 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 Croydon. 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 Croydon, PA