Respite Care in Harleysville, PA for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Harleysville, PA: the local picture

2,303

residents 65 or older (25% of Harleysville)

70%

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

34%

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

29

Medicare-certified hospices serve Harleysville ZIP codes

Most older adults in Harleysville live with someone: 70% 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 765 Harleysville residents aged 65 or older report a disability (34%) (27% in Montgomery County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 29 hospices serving Harleysville ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Harleysville compared with Montgomery County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Harleysville	Montgomery County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	27%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	28%	30%
Residents 65 or older	25%	19%	19%
Residents 85 or older	8.0%	2.5%	2.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.6%	7.4%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	7.6%	5.7%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$60,573	$76,036	—

Older residents in towns around Harleysville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Kulpsville, PA	3.4 mi	2,000	23%
Skippack, PA	4.0 mi	747	17%
Souderton, PA	4.1 mi	1,011	36%
Telford, PA	4.6 mi	854	39%
Hatfield, PA	4.7 mi	486	30%
Lansdale, PA	6.2 mi	3,038	39%

Hospices serving Harleysville

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Grand View Hospice	Sellersville, PA	6.8 mi	(215) 453-4210
Ascend Hospice	North Wales, PA	8.1 mi	(215) 542-2100
Wellness Hospice And Palliative Care LLC	North Wales, PA	8.1 mi	(215) 550-1938
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Atlantic	Blue Bell, PA	10 mi	(215) 542-3000
Gentiva I	Blue Bell, PA	10 mi	(215) 619-7710

Nursing homes near Harleysville (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Peter Becker Community	Harleysville, PA	0.3 mi	4 of 5	72	(215) 256-9501
Dock Terrace	Lansdale, PA	3.1 mi	5 of 5	72	(215) 368-4438
Souderton Mennonite Homes	Souderton, PA	3.8 mi	5 of 5	71	(215) 723-9881
Lutheran Community At Telford	Telford, PA	4.7 mi	5 of 5	75	(215) 723-9819

Straight-line miles from the center of Harleysville. 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 Harleysville

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 24% of the $5,048 monthly median income of Harleysville 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 Harleysville: common questions

Which hospices serve Harleysville?

Medicare lists 29 hospices for Harleysville ZIP codes, including Grand View Hospice, Ascend Hospice, Wellness Hospice And Palliative Care LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Harleysville?

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 24% of the $5,048 monthly median income of Harleysville 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 Harleysville. 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 Harleysville, PA