Respite Care in Folcroft, PA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Folcroft, PA: the local picture

586

residents 65 or older (8.7% of Folcroft)

67%

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

52%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Delaware County)

7

Medicare-certified hospices serve Folcroft ZIP codes

Most older adults in Folcroft live with someone: 67% 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 305 Folcroft residents aged 65 or older report a disability (52%) (30% in Delaware County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 7 hospices serving Folcroft ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Folcroft compared with Delaware County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Folcroft	Delaware County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with a disability	52%	30%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	29%	30%
Residents 65 or older	8.7%	17%	19%
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	2.2%	2.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.7%	9.1%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	10%	9.6%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,857	$66,651	—

Older residents in towns around Folcroft

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Norwood, PA	1.1 mi	803	19%
Glenolden, PA	1.2 mi	1,239	37%
Sharon Hill, PA	1.4 mi	441	54%
Prospect Park, PA	1.7 mi	897	41%
Collingdale, PA	1.9 mi	839	51%
Darby, PA	2.4 mi	1,373	60%

Hospices serving Folcroft

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Penn Medicine Hospice	Bala Cynwyd, PA	8.8 mi	(610) 617-2400
Holisticare Hospice, LLC	Wayne, PA	14 mi	(610) 995-0100
Main Line Health Homecare & Hospice - Hospice	Radnor, PA	14 mi	(484) 580-1400
Crossroads Hospice Of Philadelphia	Plymouth Meeting, PA	15 mi	(215) 956-5110
Ennoble Care	Jenkintown, PA	17 mi	(973) 435-9463

Nursing homes near Folcroft (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Aventura At Prospect	Prospect Park, PA	1.7 mi	1 of 5	180	(610) 586-6262
Little Flower Manor	Darby, PA	2.1 mi	5 of 5	127	(610) 534-6000
St Francis Center For Rehabilitation & Healthcare	Darby, PA	2.6 mi	1 of 5	273	(610) 461-6510
Providence Rehab And Hlthcare Ctratmercyfitzgerald	Yeadon, PA	3.0 mi	3 of 5	129	(610) 626-8065

Straight-line miles from the center of Folcroft. 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 Folcroft

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 31% of the $3,988 monthly median income of Folcroft 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 Folcroft: common questions

Which hospices serve Folcroft?

Medicare lists 7 hospices for Folcroft ZIP codes, including Penn Medicine Hospice, Holisticare Hospice, LLC, Main Line Health Homecare & Hospice - Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Folcroft?

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 31% of the $3,988 monthly median income of Folcroft 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 Folcroft. 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 Folcroft, PA