Respite Care in East Petersburg, PA for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in East Petersburg, PA: the local picture

1,129

residents 65 or older (25% of East Petersburg)

72%

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

24%

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

9

Medicare-certified hospices serve East Petersburg ZIP codes

Most older adults in East Petersburg live with someone: 72% 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 274 East Petersburg residents aged 65 or older report a disability (24%) (27% in Lancaster County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 9 hospices serving East Petersburg ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

East Petersburg compared with Lancaster County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	East Petersburg	Lancaster County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with a disability	24%	27%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	25%	30%
Residents 65 or older	25%	20%	19%
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	2.8%	2.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.2%	8.3%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	0.9%	8.6%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$59,417	$62,531	—

Older residents in towns around East Petersburg

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Salunga, PA	4.2 mi	517	44%
Lititz, PA	4.2 mi	2,539	25%
Manheim, PA	4.8 mi	574	28%
Lancaster, PA	5.0 mi	6,019	37%
Mountville, PA	6.2 mi	706	21%
Rothsville, PA	6.4 mi	290	29%

Hospices serving East Petersburg

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Choices Healthcare	Lancaster, PA	2.7 mi	(717) 295-3900
Compassus Hospice And Palliative Care - Philadelphia	Lancaster, PA	2.8 mi	(717) 283-2672
Amedisys Hospice Of Lancaster	Lancaster, PA	5.9 mi	(717) 285-2039
Caring Hospice Services	Lancaster, PA	6.6 mi	(717) 560-1700
Adoration Hospice	Camp Hill, PA	32 mi	(717) 763-4001

Nursing homes near East Petersburg (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Neffsville Nursing And Rehabilitation	Lancaster, PA	2.4 mi	1 of 5	240	(717) 569-3211
Brethren Village	Lancaster, PA	2.4 mi	5 of 5	120	(717) 569-2657
Rehabilitation Center At Brethren Village LLC	Lancaster, PA	2.4 mi	5 of 5	20	(717) 569-2657
Trillium Place	Lancaster, PA	2.7 mi	5 of 5	160	(717) 393-1301

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

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 25% of the $4,951 monthly median income of East Petersburg 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 Petersburg: common questions

Which hospices serve East Petersburg?

Medicare lists 9 hospices for East Petersburg ZIP codes, including Choices Healthcare, Compassus Hospice And Palliative Care - Philadelphia, Amedisys Hospice Of Lancaster.

How much does respite care cost in East Petersburg?

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 25% of the $4,951 monthly median income of East Petersburg 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 Petersburg. 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 East Petersburg, PA