Respite Care in Littlestown, PA for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Littlestown, PA: the local picture

810

residents 65 or older (17% of Littlestown)

70%

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

30%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Adams County)

11

Medicare-certified hospices serve Littlestown ZIP codes

Most older adults in Littlestown live with someone: 70% 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 246 Littlestown residents aged 65 or older report a disability (30%) (29% in Adams County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 11 hospices serving Littlestown ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Littlestown compared with Adams County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Littlestown	Adams County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	29%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	24%	30%
Residents 65 or older	17%	22%	19%
Residents 85 or older	0.9%	2.4%	2.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	0.0%	6.1%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	9.3%	4.5%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$65,968	$61,403	—

Older residents in towns around Littlestown

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
McSherrystown, PA	5.3 mi	487	33%
Lake Heritage, PA	6.8 mi	723	21%
Parkville, PA	6.8 mi	1,373	35%
Hanover, PA	7.1 mi	3,036	38%
Taneytown, MD	7.5 mi	1,718	24%
Gettysburg, PA	9.8 mi	1,048	32%

Hospices serving Littlestown

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Program/Vna Of Hanover And Spring Grove	Hanover, PA	6.5 mi	(717) 637-1227
Bridginglife, Inc.	Westminster, MD	14 mi	(410) 871-8000
Amedisys Hospice Of York	York, PA	24 mi	(717) 845-8599
Heartland Hospice (York)	York, PA	27 mi	(717) 840-1002
Memorial White Rose Hospice	York, PA	27 mi	(717) 900-6871

Nursing homes near Littlestown (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Homewood Living Plum Creek, Inc	Hanover, PA	5.8 mi	5 of 5	120	(717) 637-4166
Hanover Hall For Nursing And Rehabilitation	Hanover, PA	6.3 mi	2 of 5	151	(717) 637-8937
Concordia At Spiritrust Utz Terrace	Hanover, PA	7.8 mi	5 of 5	40	(717) 637-0633
Lorien Taneytown, Inc	Taneytown, MD	7.9 mi	3 of 5	63	(410) 756-6400

Straight-line miles from the center of Littlestown. 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 Littlestown

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 22% of the $5,497 monthly median income of Littlestown 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 Littlestown: common questions

Which hospices serve Littlestown?

Medicare lists 11 hospices for Littlestown ZIP codes, including Hospice Program/Vna Of Hanover And Spring Grove, Bridginglife, Inc., Amedisys Hospice Of York.

How much does respite care cost in Littlestown?

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 22% of the $5,497 monthly median income of Littlestown 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 Littlestown. 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 Littlestown, PA