Respite Care in Hellertown, PA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Hellertown, PA: the local picture

1,457

residents 65 or older (24% of Hellertown)

61%

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

42%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Northampton County)

18

Medicare-certified hospices serve Hellertown ZIP codes

Most older adults in Hellertown live with someone: 61% 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 540 Hellertown residents aged 65 or older report a disability (42%) (28% in Northampton County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 18 hospices serving Hellertown ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Hellertown compared with Northampton County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Hellertown	Northampton County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with a disability	42%	28%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	26%	30%
Residents 65 or older	24%	20%	19%
Residents 85 or older	4.7%	2.8%	2.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	7.0%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	12%	6.5%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$42,292	$62,530	—

Older residents in towns around Hellertown

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Freemansburg, PA	3.2 mi	253	21%
Fountain Hill, PA	3.4 mi	904	42%
Bethlehem, PA	3.5 mi	14,740	35%
Allentown, PA	7.4 mi	16,972	37%
Catasauqua, PA	8.2 mi	946	32%
Fullerton, PA	8.2 mi	1,899	29%

Hospices serving Hellertown

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
St Luke's Hospice	Bethlehem, PA	2.6 mi	(484) 526-1100
Advantage Home Health And Hospice	Bethlehem, PA	4.3 mi	(888) 264-3501
Family Pillars Palliative Care Hospice, LLC	Center Valley, PA	5.4 mi	(201) 218-1447
Ahc Home Health And Hospice Of Lehigh Valley	Bethlehem, PA	6.2 mi	(484) 245-7300
The Care Team Hospice	Bethlehem, PA	6.2 mi	(610) 841-4410

Nursing homes near Hellertown (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Moravian Village Of Bethlehem	Bethlehem, PA	3.1 mi	5 of 5	93	(610) 625-4885
Holy Family Manor	Bethlehem, PA	4.1 mi	4 of 5	208	(610) 865-5595
Valley Manor Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Coopersburg, PA	4.8 mi	2 of 5	180	(610) 282-1919
Kirkland Village	Bethlehem, PA	5.0 mi	5 of 5	60	(610) 691-4500

Straight-line miles from the center of Hellertown. 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 Hellertown

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 35% of the $3,524 monthly median income of Hellertown 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 Hellertown: common questions

Which hospices serve Hellertown?

Medicare lists 18 hospices for Hellertown ZIP codes, including St Luke's Hospice, Advantage Home Health And Hospice, Family Pillars Palliative Care Hospice, LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Hellertown?

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 35% of the $3,524 monthly median income of Hellertown 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 Hellertown. 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 Hellertown, PA