Respite Care in Lima, PA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Lima, PA: the local picture

1,553

residents 65 or older (55% of Lima)

51%

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

44%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Delaware County)

2

Medicare-certified hospices serve Lima ZIP codes

Most older adults in Lima live with someone: 51% 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 407 Lima residents aged 65 or older report a disability (44%) (30% in Delaware County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 2 hospices serving Lima ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Lima compared with Delaware County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Lima	Delaware County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with a disability	44%	30%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	49%	29%	30%
Residents 65 or older	55%	17%	19%
Residents 85 or older	23%	2.2%	2.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	0.2%	9.1%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	11%	9.6%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$61,750	$66,651	—

Older residents in towns around Lima

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Chester Heights, PA	2.4 mi	946	27%
Media, PA	2.8 mi	1,308	17%
Village Green-Green Ridge, PA	3.9 mi	1,918	32%
Brookhaven, PA	4.3 mi	1,713	29%
Swarthmore, PA	5.1 mi	1,046	21%
Upland, PA	5.5 mi	574	27%

Hospices serving Lima

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Main Line Health Homecare & Hospice - Hospice	Radnor, PA	10 mi	(484) 580-1400
Amedisys Hospice Of Greater Philadelphia	Bensalem, PA	30 mi	(215) 245-3525

Nursing homes near Lima (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Willowbrooke Court-Granite	Media, PA	0.7 mi	5 of 5	10	(610) 358-0510
Willowbrooke Court Skd Care Center At Lima Estates	Lima, PA	1.3 mi	5 of 5	60	(610) 565-8717
Fair Acres Geriatric Center	Lima, PA	1.3 mi	1 of 5	778	(610) 891-5700
Hcc At White Horse Village	Newtown Square, PA	2.3 mi	5 of 5	55	(610) 558-5044

Straight-line miles from the center of Lima. 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 Lima

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 24% of the $5,146 monthly median income of Lima 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 Lima: common questions

Which hospices serve Lima?

Medicare lists 2 hospices for Lima ZIP codes, including Main Line Health Homecare & Hospice - Hospice, Amedisys Hospice Of Greater Philadelphia.

How much does respite care cost in Lima?

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 24% of the $5,146 monthly median income of Lima 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 Lima. 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 Lima

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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 Lima, PA