Respite Care in Lemoyne, PA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Lemoyne, PA: the local picture

859

residents 65 or older (18% of Lemoyne)

50%

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

33%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Cumberland County)

10

Medicare-certified hospices serve Lemoyne ZIP codes

Most older adults in Lemoyne live with someone: 50% 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 280 Lemoyne residents aged 65 or older report a disability (33%) (31% in Cumberland County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 10 hospices serving Lemoyne ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Lemoyne compared with Cumberland County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Lemoyne	Cumberland County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	31%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	50%	29%	30%
Residents 65 or older	18%	19%	19%
Residents 85 or older	0.5%	2.8%	2.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	20%	5.6%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	6.5%	5.0%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,350	$62,353	—

Older residents in towns around Lemoyne

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Lower Allen, PA	1.2 mi	1,235	37%
Wormleysburg, PA	1.3 mi	421	42%
Camp Hill, PA	1.5 mi	1,534	29%
New Cumberland, PA	1.5 mi	1,284	29%
Harrisburg, PA	2.3 mi	6,471	40%
Penbrook, PA	3.6 mi	318	43%

Hospices serving Lemoyne

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Adoration Hospice	Camp Hill, PA	1.7 mi	(717) 763-4001
Gentiva	Camp Hill, PA	1.7 mi	(717) 612-1200
Amedisys Hospice Of Harrisburg West	Harrisburg, PA	4.1 mi	(717) 715-8701
Homeland Hospice	Harrisburg, PA	4.1 mi	(717) 221-7890
Lifesong Hospice And Palliative Care	Harrisburg, PA	5.5 mi	(717) 585-6687

Nursing homes near Lemoyne (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Camp Hill Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation Ctr	Camp Hill, PA	0.8 mi	2 of 5	123	(717) 737-8551
Gardens At Camp Hill, The	Camp Hill, PA	1.3 mi	3 of 5	95	(717) 763-7361
Gardens At West Shore, The	Camp Hill, PA	1.5 mi	1 of 5	309	(717) 763-7070
Homeland Center	Harrisburg, PA	2.4 mi	4 of 5	95	(717) 221-7900

Straight-line miles from the center of Lemoyne. 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 Lemoyne

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 31% of the $3,946 monthly median income of Lemoyne 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 Lemoyne: common questions

Which hospices serve Lemoyne?

Medicare lists 10 hospices for Lemoyne ZIP codes, including Adoration Hospice, Gentiva, Amedisys Hospice Of Harrisburg West.

How much does respite care cost in Lemoyne?

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 31% of the $3,946 monthly median income of Lemoyne 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 Lemoyne. 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 Lemoyne, PA