Respite Care in Darby, PA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Darby, PA: the local picture

1,373

residents 65 or older (13% of Darby)

61%

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

60%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Delaware County)

15

Medicare-certified hospices serve Darby ZIP codes

Most older adults in Darby live with someone: 61% 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 660 Darby residents aged 65 or older report a disability (60%) (30% in Delaware County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 15 hospices serving Darby ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Darby compared with Delaware County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Darby	Delaware County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with a disability	60%	30%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	29%	30%
Residents 65 or older	13%	17%	19%
Residents 85 or older	3.4%	2.2%	2.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	18%	9.1%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	28%	9.6%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$35,618	$66,651	—

Older residents in towns around Darby

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Yeadon, PA	0.9 mi	2,827	35%
Collingdale, PA	1.0 mi	839	51%
Sharon Hill, PA	1.0 mi	441	54%
Aldan, PA	1.4 mi	689	28%
Lansdowne, PA	1.6 mi	1,897	29%
East Lansdowne, PA	1.6 mi	314	26%

Hospices serving Darby

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Penn Medicine Hospice	Bala Cynwyd, PA	6.4 mi	(610) 617-2400
Hospice Compassus - Philadelphia	Newtown Square, PA	9.0 mi	(610) 436-1853
Bayada Home Health Care, Inc.	Newtown Square, PA	9.0 mi	(610) 627-2050
Holisticare Hospice, LLC	Wayne, PA	12 mi	(610) 995-0100
Main Line Health Homecare & Hospice - Hospice	Radnor, PA	12 mi	(484) 580-1400

Nursing homes near Darby (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
St Francis Center For Rehabilitation & Healthcare	Darby, PA	0.4 mi	1 of 5	273	(610) 461-6510
Little Flower Manor	Darby, PA	0.4 mi	5 of 5	127	(610) 534-6000
Providence Rehab And Hlthcare Ctratmercyfitzgerald	Yeadon, PA	0.7 mi	3 of 5	129	(610) 626-8065
Edenbrook Of Yeadon	Yeadon, PA	1.1 mi	2 of 5	190	(610) 626-7700

Straight-line miles from the center of Darby. 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 Darby

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 41% of the $2,968 monthly median income of Darby 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 Darby: common questions

Which hospices serve Darby?

Medicare lists 15 hospices for Darby ZIP codes, including Penn Medicine Hospice, Hospice Compassus - Philadelphia, Bayada Home Health Care, Inc..

How much does respite care cost in Darby?

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 41% of the $2,968 monthly median income of Darby 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 Darby. 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 Darby, PA