Respite Care in Fairless Hills, PA
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Respite Care in Fairless Hills, PA: the local picture
Most older adults in Fairless Hills live with someone: 81% 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 589 Fairless Hills residents aged 65 or older report a disability (40%) (27% in Bucks County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.
Medicare lists 20 hospices serving Fairless Hills ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.
Fairless Hills compared with Bucks County and Pennsylvania
| Census figure | Fairless Hills | Bucks County | Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 40% | 27% | 32% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 19% | 23% | 30% |
| Residents 65 or older | 17% | 21% | 19% |
| Residents 85 or older | 1.6% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 7.1% | 6.4% | 9.9% |
| Households with no vehicle | 8.0% | 4.9% | 10% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $62,813 | $77,780 | — |
Older residents in towns around Fairless Hills
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Levittown, PA | 1.8 mi | 8,385 | 37% |
| Woodbourne, PA | 2.5 mi | 735 | 33% |
| Penndel, PA | 3.7 mi | 296 | 32% |
| Morrisville, PA | 4.3 mi | 1,507 | 42% |
| Yardley, PA | 4.4 mi | 494 | 20% |
| Florence, NJ | 4.6 mi | 760 | 27% |
Hospices serving Fairless Hills
| Hospice | Office | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitality Hospice And Palliative Care | Langhorne, PA | 3.1 mi | (877) 288-0042 |
| Serenity Hospice | Bensalem, PA | 6.5 mi | (610) 820-8301 |
| Affinity Care Of Pennsylvania LLC | Trevose, PA | 7.5 mi | (267) 550-0377 |
| Constellation Hospice Pa, LLC | Newtown, PA | 8.1 mi | (215) 302-2003 |
| Chandler Hall Health Services Inc | Newtown, PA | 8.1 mi | (215) 860-4000 |
Nursing homes near Fairless Hills (ask about short stays)
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Statesman Health & Rehabilitation Center | Levittown, PA | 1.6 mi | 4 of 5 | 101 | (215) 943-7777 |
| Yardley Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center | Yardley, PA | 2.3 mi | 5 of 5 | 170 | (215) 321-3921 |
| Langhorne Gardens Health & Rehabilitation Center | Langhorne, PA | 3.2 mi | 5 of 5 | 119 | (215) 757-7667 |
| Oxford Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center | Langhorne, PA | 3.6 mi | 5 of 5 | 179 | (215) 757-3739 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Fairless Hills. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What respite care costs in Fairless Hills
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 23% of the $5,234 monthly median income of Fairless Hills 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.
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.
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Respite Care in Fairless Hills: common questions
Which hospices serve Fairless Hills?
Medicare lists 20 hospices for Fairless Hills ZIP codes, including Vitality Hospice And Palliative Care, Serenity Hospice, Affinity Care Of Pennsylvania LLC.
How much does respite care cost in Fairless Hills?
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 23% of the $5,234 monthly median income of Fairless Hills 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 Fairless Hills. 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.
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