Respite Care in Merion Station, PA
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Respite Care in Merion Station, PA: the local picture
Most older adults in Merion Station live with someone: 83% 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 193 Merion Station residents aged 65 or older report a disability (16%) (27% in Montgomery County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.
Medicare lists 9 hospices serving Merion Station ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.
Merion Station compared with Montgomery County and Pennsylvania
| Census figure | Merion Station | Montgomery County | Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 16% | 27% | 32% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 17% | 28% | 30% |
| Residents 65 or older | 20% | 19% | 19% |
| Residents 85 or older | 1.2% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 15% | 7.4% | 9.9% |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.3% | 5.7% | 10% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $189,150 | $76,036 | — |
Older residents in towns around Merion Station
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Narberth, PA | 0.8 mi | 701 | 18% |
| Wynnewood, PA | 1.1 mi | 579 | 25% |
| Bala Cynwyd, PA | 1.3 mi | 2,107 | 27% |
| Penn Wynne, PA | 1.6 mi | 1,623 | 25% |
| Ardmore, PA | 2.4 mi | 2,844 | 19% |
| Bryn Mawr, PA | 3.7 mi | 818 | 29% |
Hospices serving Merion Station
| Hospice | Office | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penn Medicine Hospice | Bala Cynwyd, PA | 1.0 mi | (610) 617-2400 |
| Echo Hospice Of Pennsylvania, LLC | Philadelphia, PA | 5.9 mi | (267) 551-5708 |
| Bayada Home Health Care, Inc. | Newtown Square, PA | 8.4 mi | (610) 627-2050 |
| Main Line Health Homecare & Hospice - Hospice | Radnor, PA | 8.9 mi | (484) 580-1400 |
| Keystone Hospice | Wyndmoor, PA | 8.9 mi | (215) 836-2440 |
Nursing homes near Merion Station (ask about short stays)
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saunders Nursing And Rehabilitation Center | Wynnewood, PA | 1.0 mi | 1 of 5 | 180 | (610) 658-5100 |
| Inglis House | Philadelphia, PA | 1.7 mi | 2 of 5 | 202 | (215) 581-0713 |
| Simpson House Inc | Philadelphia, PA | 1.8 mi | 5 of 5 | 142 | (215) 878-3600 |
| Kearsley Rehabilitation And Nursing Center | Philadelphia, PA | 1.8 mi | 4 of 5 | 96 | (215) 877-1565 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Merion Station. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What respite care costs in Merion Station
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 8% of the $15,763 monthly median income of Merion Station 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.
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.
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Respite Care in Merion Station: common questions
Which hospices serve Merion Station?
Medicare lists 9 hospices for Merion Station ZIP codes, including Penn Medicine Hospice, Echo Hospice Of Pennsylvania, LLC, Bayada Home Health Care, Inc..
How much does respite care cost in Merion Station?
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 8% of the $15,763 monthly median income of Merion Station 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 Merion Station. 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.
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