Respite Care in East Greenville, PA for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in East Greenville, PA: the local picture

360

residents 65 or older (11% of East Greenville)

80%

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

11%

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

15

Medicare-certified hospices serve East Greenville ZIP codes

Most older adults in East Greenville live with someone: 80% 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 38 East Greenville residents aged 65 or older report a disability (11%) (27% in Montgomery County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

East Greenville compared with Montgomery County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	East Greenville	Montgomery County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with a disability	11%	27%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	20%	28%	30%
Residents 65 or older	11%	19%	19%
Residents 85 or older	0.4%	2.5%	2.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	1.7%	7.4%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	0.0%	5.7%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$86,250	$76,036	—

Older residents in towns around East Greenville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Pennsburg, PA	1.0 mi	365	27%
Red Hill, PA	2.3 mi	584	40%
Gilbertsville, PA	7.9 mi	1,042	41%
Macungie, PA	8.0 mi	441	23%
Alburtis, PA	8.6 mi	217	23%
Boyertown, PA	8.6 mi	931	26%

Hospices serving East Greenville

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Grand View Hospice	Sellersville, PA	10 mi	(215) 453-4210
Lehigh Valley Hospice	Allentown, PA	13 mi	(610) 402-7800
St Luke's Hospice	Bethlehem, PA	15 mi	(484) 526-1100
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Atlantic	Blue Bell, PA	21 mi	(215) 542-3000
Penn Medicine Hospice Doylestown	Doylestown, PA	22 mi	(215) 345-2202

Nursing homes near East Greenville (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Pennsburg Manor	Pennsburg, PA	0.8 mi	4 of 5	120	(215) 679-8076
Lifequest Nursing Center	Quakertown, PA	6.7 mi	4 of 5	140	(215) 536-0770
Frederick Living - Cedarwood	Frederick, PA	7.2 mi	5 of 5	61	(610) 754-7878
Belle Terrace	Quakertown, PA	8.4 mi	3 of 5	59	(215) 536-7666

Straight-line miles from the center of East Greenville. 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 East Greenville

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 17% of the $7,188 monthly median income of East Greenville 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 East Greenville: common questions

Which hospices serve East Greenville?

Medicare lists 15 hospices for East Greenville ZIP codes, including Grand View Hospice, Lehigh Valley Hospice, St Luke's Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in East Greenville?

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 17% of the $7,188 monthly median income of East Greenville 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 East Greenville. 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 East Greenville, PA