Respite Care in Lansdale, PA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Lansdale, PA: the local picture

3,038

residents 65 or older (16% of Lansdale)

74%

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

39%

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

36

Medicare-certified hospices serve Lansdale ZIP codes

Most older adults in Lansdale live with someone: 74% 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 1,084 Lansdale residents aged 65 or older report a disability (39%) (27% in Montgomery County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 36 hospices serving Lansdale ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Lansdale compared with Montgomery County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Lansdale	Montgomery County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	27%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	28%	30%
Residents 65 or older	16%	19%	19%
Residents 85 or older	2.4%	2.5%	2.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	10%	7.4%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	7.4%	5.7%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$62,976	$76,036	—

Older residents in towns around Lansdale

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
North Wales, PA	2.1 mi	536	24%
Montgomeryville, PA	2.2 mi	2,469	25%
Hatfield, PA	2.6 mi	486	30%
Kulpsville, PA	3.1 mi	2,000	23%
Brittany Farms-The Highlands, PA	3.9 mi	789	24%
Chalfont, PA	5.0 mi	623	27%

Hospices serving Lansdale

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Wellness Hospice And Palliative Care LLC	North Wales, PA	2.2 mi	(215) 550-1938
Ascend Hospice	North Wales, PA	2.2 mi	(215) 542-2100
Foulkeways Hospice	Gwynedd, PA	3.2 mi	(215) 283-7050
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Atlantic	Blue Bell, PA	5.8 mi	(215) 542-3000
Gentiva I	Blue Bell, PA	5.8 mi	(215) 619-7710

Nursing homes near Lansdale (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Harborview Rehabilitation And Care Center At Lansd	Lansdale, PA	0.2 mi	2 of 5	126	(215) 855-9765
Elm Terrace Gardens	Lansdale, PA	0.3 mi	5 of 5	72	(215) 361-5600
St Mary Center For Rehabilitation & Healthcare	Lansdale, PA	0.8 mi	4 of 5	120	(215) 368-0900
Gwynedd Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center	Lansdale, PA	1.8 mi	5 of 5	181	(215) 699-5000

Straight-line miles from the center of Lansdale. 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 Lansdale

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 23% of the $5,248 monthly median income of Lansdale 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 Lansdale: common questions

Which hospices serve Lansdale?

Medicare lists 36 hospices for Lansdale ZIP codes, including Wellness Hospice And Palliative Care LLC, Ascend Hospice, Foulkeways Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Lansdale?

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 23% of the $5,248 monthly median income of Lansdale 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 Lansdale. 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 Lansdale

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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 Lansdale, PA