Respite Care in Glenside, PA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Glenside, PA: the local picture

1,219

residents 65 or older (16% of Glenside)

78%

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

21%

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

32

Medicare-certified hospices serve Glenside ZIP codes

Most older adults in Glenside live with someone: 78% 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 258 Glenside residents aged 65 or older report a disability (21%) (27% in Montgomery County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 32 hospices serving Glenside ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Glenside compared with Montgomery County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Glenside	Montgomery County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with a disability	21%	27%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	28%	30%
Residents 65 or older	16%	19%	19%
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	2.5%	2.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.2%	7.4%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	5.7%	5.7%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$73,125	$76,036	—

Older residents in towns around Glenside

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Wyncote, PA	0.9 mi	893	30%
Jenkintown, PA	1.3 mi	929	30%
Oreland, PA	1.7 mi	977	15%
Roslyn, PA	2.1 mi	1,616	35%
Elkins Park, PA	2.2 mi	2,069	32%
Wyndmoor, PA	2.5 mi	1,472	21%

Hospices serving Glenside

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Tender Care Hospice Pa LLC	Wyndmoor, PA	0.5 mi	(267) 793-0610
Keystone Hospice	Wyndmoor, PA	0.5 mi	(215) 836-2440
Ennoble Care	Jenkintown, PA	2.4 mi	(973) 435-9463
Dove Hospice Services Of Pennsylvania, LLC	Fort Washington, PA	3.6 mi	(215) 383-5922
Acts Hospice Of Pennsylvania	Fort Washington, PA	3.6 mi	(267) 350-7200

Nursing homes near Glenside (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Edgehill Nursing And Rehab Cen	Glenside, PA	0.7 mi	3 of 5	60	(215) 886-1043
Wyncote Care Center	Wyncote, PA	1.1 mi	3 of 5	58	(215) 885-2620
Hopkins Center	Wyncote, PA	1.3 mi	2 of 5	106	(215) 576-8000
Hillcrest Center	Wyncote, PA	1.4 mi	2 of 5	180	(215) 884-9990

Straight-line miles from the center of Glenside. 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 Glenside

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 $6,094 monthly median income of Glenside 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 Glenside: common questions

Which hospices serve Glenside?

Medicare lists 32 hospices for Glenside ZIP codes, including Tender Care Hospice Pa LLC, Keystone Hospice, Ennoble Care.

How much does respite care cost in Glenside?

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 $6,094 monthly median income of Glenside 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 Glenside. 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 Glenside

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Other care in Glenside

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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 Glenside, PA