Respite Care in Exton, PA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Exton, PA: the local picture

619

residents 65 or older (9.1% of Exton)

58%

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

5.1%

of residents 65+ report a disability (23% in Chester County)

18

Medicare-certified hospices serve Exton ZIP codes

Most older adults in Exton live with someone: 58% 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 31 Exton residents aged 65 or older report a disability (5.1%) (23% in Chester County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 18 hospices serving Exton ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Exton compared with Chester County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Exton	Chester County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with a disability	5.1%	23%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	42%	23%	30%
Residents 65 or older	9.1%	18%	19%
Residents 85 or older	0.1%	1.9%	2.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.8%	5.6%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	4.1%	4.3%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$72,722	$84,884	—

Older residents in towns around Exton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Lionville, PA	1.8 mi	1,311	17%
Downingtown, PA	3.9 mi	1,091	27%
Frazer, PA	4.1 mi	491	21%
West Chester, PA	5.1 mi	2,377	23%
Malvern, PA	6.2 mi	692	17%
Thorndale, PA	6.6 mi	587	37%

Hospices serving Exton

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Aseracare Hospice	Exton, PA	1.3 mi	(610) 321-2701
Heartland Hospice (Chadds Ford)	Chadds Ford, PA	12 mi	(484) 840-0811
Hospice Compassus - Philadelphia	Newtown Square, PA	12 mi	(610) 436-1853
Bayada Home Health Care, Inc.	Newtown Square, PA	12 mi	(610) 627-2050
Main Line Health Homecare & Hospice - Hospice	Radnor, PA	13 mi	(484) 580-1400

Nursing homes near Exton (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Exton Post Acute	Exton, PA	1.2 mi	3 of 5	120	(610) 423-8600
Park Lane Post Acute LLC	West Chester, PA	3.7 mi	5 of 5	68	(484) 653-4400
Green Meadows Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	Malvern, PA	4.4 mi	4 of 5	184	(610) 296-4170
Barclay Friends	West Chester, PA	4.4 mi	5 of 5	64	(610) 696-5211

Straight-line miles from the center of Exton. 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 Exton

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 20% of the $6,060 monthly median income of Exton 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 Exton: common questions

Which hospices serve Exton?

Medicare lists 18 hospices for Exton ZIP codes, including Aseracare Hospice, Heartland Hospice (Chadds Ford), Hospice Compassus - Philadelphia.

How much does respite care cost in Exton?

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 20% of the $6,060 monthly median income of Exton 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 Exton. 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 Exton, PA