Respite Care in Emigsville, PA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Emigsville, PA: the local picture

643

residents 65 or older (15% of Emigsville)

85%

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

17%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in York County)

2

Medicare-certified hospices serve Emigsville ZIP codes

Most older adults in Emigsville live with someone: 85% 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 107 Emigsville residents aged 65 or older report a disability (17%) (32% in York County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 2 hospices serving Emigsville ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Emigsville compared with York County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Emigsville	York County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with a disability	17%	32%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	15%	28%	30%
Residents 65 or older	15%	19%	19%
Residents 85 or older	0.8%	2.3%	2.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.8%	8.7%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	0.0%	5.9%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$77,679	$55,711	—

Older residents in towns around Emigsville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Pleasureville, PA	1.4 mi	360	14%
North York, PA	2.1 mi	218	27%
York, PA	3.0 mi	5,888	40%
Manchester, PA	3.7 mi	472	55%
East York, PA	4.0 mi	1,869	20%
Shiloh, PA	4.1 mi	2,813	41%

Hospices serving Emigsville

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Choices Healthcare	Lancaster, PA	21 mi	(717) 295-3900
Compassus Hospice And Palliative Care - Philadelphia	Lancaster, PA	23 mi	(717) 283-2672

Nursing homes near Emigsville (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Concordia At Spiritrust Sprenkle Drive	York, PA	1.5 mi	4 of 5	104	(717) 767-5404
Pleasant Acres Rehabilitation And Nursing Center	York, PA	3.2 mi	2 of 5	375	(717) 840-7100
York North Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation Ctr	York, PA	3.2 mi	2 of 5	161	(717) 767-6530
Normandie Ridge	York, PA	3.4 mi	5 of 5	64	(717) 764-6262

Straight-line miles from the center of Emigsville. 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 Emigsville

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 19% of the $6,473 monthly median income of Emigsville 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 Emigsville: common questions

Which hospices serve Emigsville?

Medicare lists 2 hospices for Emigsville ZIP codes, including Choices Healthcare, Compassus Hospice And Palliative Care - Philadelphia.

How much does respite care cost in Emigsville?

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 19% of the $6,473 monthly median income of Emigsville 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 Emigsville. 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 Emigsville, PA