Respite Care in Enola, PA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Enola, PA: the local picture

936

residents 65 or older (14% of Enola)

68%

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

27%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Cumberland County)

12

Medicare-certified hospices serve Enola ZIP codes

Most older adults in Enola live with someone: 68% 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 249 Enola residents aged 65 or older report a disability (27%) (31% in Cumberland County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 12 hospices serving Enola ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Enola compared with Cumberland County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Enola	Cumberland County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with a disability	27%	31%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	29%	30%
Residents 65 or older	14%	19%	19%
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	2.8%	2.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	16%	5.6%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	3.3%	5.0%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$42,314	$62,353	—

Older residents in towns around Enola

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Wormleysburg, PA	2.5 mi	421	42%
Harrisburg, PA	2.8 mi	6,471	40%
Marysville, PA	3.3 mi	438	40%
Camp Hill, PA	3.4 mi	1,534	29%
Lemoyne, PA	3.7 mi	859	33%
Penbrook, PA	4.7 mi	318	43%

Hospices serving Enola

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Amedisys Hospice Of Harrisburg West	Harrisburg, PA	2.7 mi	(717) 715-8701
Homeland Hospice	Harrisburg, PA	2.7 mi	(717) 221-7890
Adoration Hospice	Camp Hill, PA	3.8 mi	(717) 763-4001
Gentiva	Camp Hill, PA	3.8 mi	(717) 612-1200
Bayada Hospice	Harrisburg, PA	7.2 mi	(570) 994-1514

Nursing homes near Enola (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Gardens At Camp Hill, The	Camp Hill, PA	2.5 mi	3 of 5	95	(717) 763-7361
Gardens At West Shore, The	Camp Hill, PA	2.5 mi	1 of 5	309	(717) 763-7070
Homeland Center	Harrisburg, PA	2.5 mi	4 of 5	95	(717) 221-7900
Camp Hill Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation Ctr	Camp Hill, PA	3.7 mi	2 of 5	123	(717) 737-8551

Straight-line miles from the center of Enola. 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 Enola

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 35% of the $3,526 monthly median income of Enola 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 Enola: common questions

Which hospices serve Enola?

Medicare lists 12 hospices for Enola ZIP codes, including Amedisys Hospice Of Harrisburg West, Homeland Hospice, Adoration Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Enola?

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 35% of the $3,526 monthly median income of Enola 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 Enola. 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.

More near Enola

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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 Enola, PA