Respite Care in Flourtown, PA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Flourtown, PA: the local picture

984

residents 65 or older (20% of Flourtown)

74%

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

23%

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

16

Medicare-certified hospices serve Flourtown ZIP codes

Most older adults in Flourtown live with someone: 74% 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 216 Flourtown residents aged 65 or older report a disability (23%) (27% in Montgomery County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 16 hospices serving Flourtown ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Flourtown compared with Montgomery County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Flourtown	Montgomery County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with a disability	23%	27%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	28%	30%
Residents 65 or older	20%	19%	19%
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	2.5%	2.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.1%	7.4%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	0.8%	5.7%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$91,583	$76,036	—

Older residents in towns around Flourtown

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Wyndmoor, PA	1.5 mi	1,472	21%
Oreland, PA	1.6 mi	977	15%
Fort Washington, PA	2.6 mi	1,495	21%
Glenside, PA	2.9 mi	1,219	21%
Wyncote, PA	3.3 mi	893	30%
Ambler, PA	3.6 mi	1,153	30%

Hospices serving Flourtown

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Caring Hospice Services	Fort Washington, PA	2.3 mi	(215) 619-7650
Keystone Hospice	Wyndmoor, PA	2.8 mi	(215) 836-2440
Suncrest Hospice	Plymouth Meeting, PA	3.8 mi	(484) 351-6620
Crossroads Hospice Of Philadelphia	Plymouth Meeting, PA	3.8 mi	(215) 956-5110
Jefferson Health At Home By Bayada	Horsham, PA	6.2 mi	(215) 481-5800

Nursing homes near Flourtown (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Complete Care At Harston Hall LLC	Flourtown, PA	0.3 mi	1 of 5	120	(215) 233-0700
Saint Joseph Villa	Flourtown, PA	0.8 mi	5 of 5	106	(215) 836-4179
Accela Rehab And Care Center At Springfield	Glenside, PA	0.8 mi	1 of 5	129	(215) 233-0920
Chestnut Hill Lodge Health And Rehab Ctr	Wyndmoor, PA	1.4 mi	1 of 5	181	(215) 836-2100

Straight-line miles from the center of Flourtown. 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 Flourtown

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 16% of the $7,632 monthly median income of Flourtown 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 Flourtown: common questions

Which hospices serve Flourtown?

Medicare lists 16 hospices for Flourtown ZIP codes, including Caring Hospice Services, Keystone Hospice, Suncrest Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Flourtown?

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 16% of the $7,632 monthly median income of Flourtown 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 Flourtown. 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 Flourtown, PA