Respite Care in Elkins Park, PA for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Elkins Park, PA: the local picture

2,069

residents 65 or older (29% of Elkins Park)

79%

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

32%

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

23

Medicare-certified hospices serve Elkins Park ZIP codes

Most older adults in Elkins Park live with someone: 79% 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 670 Elkins Park residents aged 65 or older report a disability (32%) (27% in Montgomery County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 23 hospices serving Elkins Park ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Elkins Park compared with Montgomery County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Elkins Park	Montgomery County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	27%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	21%	28%	30%
Residents 65 or older	29%	19%	19%
Residents 85 or older	3.5%	2.5%	2.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	7.4%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	7.9%	5.7%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$126,382	$76,036	—

Older residents in towns around Elkins Park

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
McKinley, PA	1.0 mi	645	27%
Jenkintown, PA	1.3 mi	929	30%
Wyncote, PA	1.4 mi	893	30%
Oak Lane, PA	1.6 mi	1,018	37%
Rockledge, PA	2.0 mi	566	19%
Glenside, PA	2.2 mi	1,219	21%

Hospices serving Elkins Park

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Ennoble Care	Jenkintown, PA	1.8 mi	(973) 435-9463
Keystone Hospice	Wyndmoor, PA	2.6 mi	(215) 836-2440
Humanitas Health Services Inc	Huntingdon Valley, PA	5.0 mi	(484) 557-1481
Guardian Hospice Care, Inc.	Willow Grove, PA	5.5 mi	(267) 397-9977
Penn Medicine Hospice	Bala Cynwyd, PA	7.2 mi	(610) 617-2400

Nursing homes near Elkins Park (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Hopkins Center	Wyncote, PA	0.9 mi	2 of 5	106	(215) 576-8000
Hillcrest Center	Wyncote, PA	1.0 mi	2 of 5	180	(215) 884-9990
Wyncote Care Center	Wyncote, PA	1.1 mi	3 of 5	58	(215) 885-2620
York Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Philadelphia, PA	1.2 mi	1 of 5	240	(215) 424-4090

Straight-line miles from the center of Elkins Park. 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 Elkins Park

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 12% of the $10,532 monthly median income of Elkins Park 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 Elkins Park: common questions

Which hospices serve Elkins Park?

Medicare lists 23 hospices for Elkins Park ZIP codes, including Ennoble Care, Keystone Hospice, Humanitas Health Services Inc.

How much does respite care cost in Elkins Park?

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 12% of the $10,532 monthly median income of Elkins Park 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 Elkins Park. 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 Elkins Park, PA