Respite Care in Manheim, PA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Manheim, PA: the local picture

574

residents 65 or older (11% of Manheim)

65%

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

28%

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

14

Medicare-certified hospices serve Manheim ZIP codes

Most older adults in Manheim live with someone: 65% 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 159 Manheim residents aged 65 or older report a disability (28%) (27% in Lancaster County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 14 hospices serving Manheim ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Manheim compared with Lancaster County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Manheim	Lancaster County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with a disability	28%	27%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	25%	30%
Residents 65 or older	11%	20%	19%
Residents 85 or older	0.5%	2.8%	2.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.2%	8.3%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	9.3%	8.6%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$78,419	$62,531	—

Older residents in towns around Manheim

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
East Petersburg, PA	4.8 mi	1,129	24%
Lititz, PA	4.9 mi	2,539	25%
Salunga, PA	5.2 mi	517	44%
Cornwall, PA	6.8 mi	1,792	24%
Mount Joy, PA	6.8 mi	1,697	32%
Rothsville, PA	7.9 mi	290	29%

Hospices serving Manheim

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Compassus Hospice And Palliative Care - Philadelphia	Lancaster, PA	7.5 mi	(717) 283-2672
Choices Healthcare	Lancaster, PA	7.5 mi	(717) 295-3900
Amedisys Hospice Of Lancaster	Lancaster, PA	11 mi	(717) 285-2039
Caring Hospice Services	Lancaster, PA	11 mi	(717) 560-1700
Masonic Village Hospice	Elizabethtown, PA	11 mi	(717) 367-1121

Nursing homes near Manheim (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Pleasant View Communities	Manheim, PA	1.8 mi	5 of 5	92	(717) 665-2445
Moravian Manor	Lititz, PA	4.5 mi	5 of 5	119	(717) 626-0214
Kadima Rehabilitation & Nursing At Lititz	Lititz, PA	4.7 mi	1 of 5	42	(717) 626-0211
MT Hope Nazarene Retirement Community	Manheim, PA	4.7 mi	5 of 5	50	(717) 665-6365

Straight-line miles from the center of Manheim. 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 Manheim

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 19% of the $6,535 monthly median income of Manheim 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 Manheim: common questions

Which hospices serve Manheim?

Medicare lists 14 hospices for Manheim ZIP codes, including Compassus Hospice And Palliative Care - Philadelphia, Choices Healthcare, Amedisys Hospice Of Lancaster.

How much does respite care cost in Manheim?

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 19% of the $6,535 monthly median income of Manheim 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 Manheim. 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 Manheim

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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 Manheim, PA