Respite Care in Millersburg, PA for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Millersburg, PA: the local picture

595

residents 65 or older (24% of Millersburg)

38%

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

28%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Dauphin County)

7

Medicare-certified hospices serve Millersburg ZIP codes

Most older adults in Millersburg live with someone: 38% 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 165 Millersburg residents aged 65 or older report a disability (28%) (32% in Dauphin County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 7 hospices serving Millersburg ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Millersburg compared with Dauphin County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Millersburg	Dauphin County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with a disability	28%	32%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	62%	29%	30%
Residents 65 or older	24%	18%	19%
Residents 85 or older	4.1%	2.1%	2.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	19%	12%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	18%	9.4%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$33,150	$59,435	—

Older residents in towns around Millersburg

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Marysville, PA	14 mi	438	40%
Linglestown, PA	16 mi	1,219	19%
Enola, PA	17 mi	936	27%
Paxtonia, PA	18 mi	737	23%
Selinsgrove, PA	18 mi	1,017	35%
Progress, PA	18 mi	1,616	40%

Hospices serving Millersburg

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Homeland Hospice	Harrisburg, PA	17 mi	(717) 221-7890
Amedisys Hospice Of Harrisburg West	Harrisburg, PA	17 mi	(717) 715-8701
Hospice For All Seasons, LLC	Grantville, PA	20 mi	(717) 234-2555
Bayada Hospice	Harrisburg, PA	20 mi	(570) 994-1514
Gentiva	Camp Hill, PA	21 mi	(717) 612-1200

Nursing homes near Millersburg (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Northern Dauphin Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Millersburg, PA	0.7 mi	2 of 5	194	(717) 692-4751
Stonebridge Health & Rehabilitation Center	Duncannon, PA	12 mi	5 of 5	60	(717) 834-4111
Transitions Healthcare Allens Cove	Duncannon, PA	13 mi	4 of 5	60	(717) 834-4887
Richfield Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center	Richfield, PA	13 mi	5 of 5	40	(717) 694-3434

Straight-line miles from the center of Millersburg. 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 Millersburg

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 44% of the $2,763 monthly median income of Millersburg 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 Millersburg: common questions

Which hospices serve Millersburg?

Medicare lists 7 hospices for Millersburg ZIP codes, including Homeland Hospice, Amedisys Hospice Of Harrisburg West, Hospice For All Seasons, LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Millersburg?

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 44% of the $2,763 monthly median income of Millersburg 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 Millersburg. 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 Millersburg, PA