Respite Care in Horsham, PA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Horsham, PA: the local picture

2,594

residents 65 or older (16% of Horsham)

72%

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

21%

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

29

Medicare-certified hospices serve Horsham ZIP codes

Most older adults in Horsham live with someone: 72% 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 516 Horsham 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 29 hospices serving Horsham ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Horsham compared with Montgomery County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Horsham	Montgomery County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with a disability	21%	27%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	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.)	6.3%	7.4%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	3.8%	5.7%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$71,786	$76,036	—

Older residents in towns around Horsham

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Hatboro, PA	1.8 mi	1,153	35%
Maple Glen, PA	2.2 mi	1,230	14%
Willow Grove, PA	2.7 mi	2,171	25%
Warminster Heights, PA	2.9 mi	657	41%
Roslyn, PA	3.6 mi	1,616	35%
Fort Washington, PA	4.1 mi	1,495	21%

Hospices serving Horsham

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Jefferson Health At Home By Bayada	Horsham, PA	0.5 mi	(215) 481-5800
Guardian Hospice Care, Inc.	Willow Grove, PA	1.9 mi	(267) 397-9977
Caring Hospice Services	Fort Washington, PA	4.5 mi	(215) 619-7650
Acts Hospice Of Pennsylvania	Fort Washington, PA	4.5 mi	(267) 350-7200
Keystone Hospice	Wyndmoor, PA	5.1 mi	(215) 836-2440

Nursing homes near Horsham (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Garden Spring Rehab And Care Center	Willow Grove, PA	2.0 mi	2 of 5	173	(215) 830-5400
Luther Woods Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Hatboro, PA	2.4 mi	3 of 5	140	(215) 675-5005
Willow Grove Post Acute	Hatboro, PA	2.9 mi	3 of 5	109	(215) 830-0400
Masonic Village At Warminster	Warminster, PA	3.1 mi	5 of 5	43	(215) 672-2500

Straight-line miles from the center of Horsham. 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 Horsham

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 $5,982 monthly median income of Horsham 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 Horsham: common questions

Which hospices serve Horsham?

Medicare lists 29 hospices for Horsham ZIP codes, including Jefferson Health At Home By Bayada, Guardian Hospice Care, Inc., Caring Hospice Services.

How much does respite care cost in Horsham?

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 $5,982 monthly median income of Horsham 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 Horsham. 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 Horsham, PA