Respite Care in Leola, PA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Leola, PA: the local picture

1,223

residents 65 or older (16% of Leola)

76%

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

31%

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

10

Medicare-certified hospices serve Leola ZIP codes

Most older adults in Leola live with someone: 76% 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 385 Leola residents aged 65 or older report a disability (31%) (27% in Lancaster County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Leola compared with Lancaster County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Leola	Lancaster County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	27%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	25%	30%
Residents 65 or older	16%	20%	19%
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	2.8%	2.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	10%	8.3%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	11%	8.6%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$52,188	$62,531	—

Older residents in towns around Leola

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Brownstown, PA	2.8 mi	597	17%
Akron, PA	4.5 mi	925	12%
Rothsville, PA	5.2 mi	290	29%
New Holland, PA	5.3 mi	1,078	46%
Ephrata, PA	6.1 mi	2,478	39%
Lancaster, PA	6.9 mi	6,019	37%

Hospices serving Leola

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Amedisys Hospice Of Lancaster	Lancaster, PA	6.5 mi	(717) 285-2039
Compassus Hospice And Palliative Care - Philadelphia	Lancaster, PA	6.5 mi	(717) 283-2672
Choices Healthcare	Lancaster, PA	8.0 mi	(717) 295-3900
Caring Hospice Services	Lancaster, PA	11 mi	(717) 560-1700
Heartland Hospice (York)	York, PA	27 mi	(717) 840-1002

Nursing homes near Leola (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Fairmount Homes	Ephrata, PA	3.4 mi	5 of 5	114	(717) 354-1800
Maple Farm	Akron, PA	4.4 mi	5 of 5	46	(717) 859-1191
Landis Homes	Lititz, PA	4.5 mi	5 of 5	103	(717) 569-3271
Ephrata Manor	Ephrata, PA	5.0 mi	4 of 5	120	(717) 738-4940

Straight-line miles from the center of Leola. 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 Leola

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 28% of the $4,349 monthly median income of Leola 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 Leola: common questions

Which hospices serve Leola?

Medicare lists 10 hospices for Leola ZIP codes, including Amedisys Hospice Of Lancaster, Compassus Hospice And Palliative Care - Philadelphia, Choices Healthcare.

How much does respite care cost in Leola?

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 28% of the $4,349 monthly median income of Leola 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 Leola. 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 Leola

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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 Leola, PA