Respite Care in Laureldale, PA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Laureldale, PA: the local picture

528

residents 65 or older (12% of Laureldale)

58%

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

20%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Berks County)

12

Medicare-certified hospices serve Laureldale ZIP codes

Most older adults in Laureldale live with someone: 58% 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 104 Laureldale residents aged 65 or older report a disability (20%) (32% in Berks County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 12 hospices serving Laureldale ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Laureldale compared with Berks County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Laureldale	Berks County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with a disability	20%	32%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	42%	28%	30%
Residents 65 or older	12%	18%	19%
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	2.4%	2.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.5%	9.3%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	3.2%	8.7%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,833	$56,401	—

Older residents in towns around Laureldale

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Hyde Park, PA	1.1 mi	483	21%
Riverview Park, PA	1.9 mi	699	43%
Reading, PA	3.6 mi	10,184	44%
Pennside, PA	4.1 mi	992	31%
Blandon, PA	4.2 mi	1,161	22%
West Reading, PA	4.2 mi	547	31%

Hospices serving Laureldale

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Tower Health At Home - Berks	Reading, PA	4.8 mi	(610) 378-0481
Bayada Hospice	Reading, PA	4.9 mi	(610) 367-1608
Heartland Hospice (Allentown)	Wyomissing, PA	4.9 mi	(610) 266-0134
Compassus - Greater Philadelphia	Hamburg, PA	12 mi	(215) 557-7300
Aseracare Hospice	Allentown, PA	20 mi	(610) 336-0711

Nursing homes near Laureldale (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Laureldale Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation Cent	Laureldale, PA	0.5 mi	3 of 5	198	(610) 921-9292
West Reading Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation Ce	West Reading, PA	4.0 mi	1 of 5	176	(610) 373-5166
Spruce Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	West Reading, PA	4.3 mi	4 of 5	184	(610) 374-5175
Transitional Sub-Acute Unit	Wyomissing, PA	4.3 mi	5 of 5	50	(484) 388-2721

Straight-line miles from the center of Laureldale. 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 Laureldale

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 32% of the $3,819 monthly median income of Laureldale 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 Laureldale: common questions

Which hospices serve Laureldale?

Medicare lists 12 hospices for Laureldale ZIP codes, including Tower Health At Home - Berks, Bayada Hospice, Heartland Hospice (Allentown).

How much does respite care cost in Laureldale?

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 32% of the $3,819 monthly median income of Laureldale 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 Laureldale. 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 Laureldale, PA