Respite Care in Mount Joy, PA
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Respite Care in Mount Joy, PA: the local picture
Most older adults in Mount Joy live with someone: 74% 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 530 Mount Joy residents aged 65 or older report a disability (32%) (27% in Lancaster County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.
Medicare lists 12 hospices serving Mount Joy ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.
Mount Joy compared with Lancaster County and Pennsylvania
| Census figure | Mount Joy | Lancaster County | Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 32% | 27% | 32% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 26% | 25% | 30% |
| Residents 65 or older | 20% | 20% | 19% |
| Residents 85 or older | 2.5% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 6.3% | 8.3% | 9.9% |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.7% | 8.6% | 10% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $79,612 | $62,531 | — |
Older residents in towns around Mount Joy
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maytown, PA | 3.7 mi | 477 | 38% |
| Salunga, PA | 4.3 mi | 517 | 44% |
| Marietta, PA | 4.4 mi | 808 | 49% |
| Columbia, PA | 5.3 mi | 2,326 | 32% |
| Elizabethtown, PA | 5.7 mi | 1,991 | 38% |
| Mountville, PA | 6.1 mi | 706 | 21% |
Hospices serving Mount Joy
| Hospice | Office | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Masonic Village Hospice | Elizabethtown, PA | 6.0 mi | (717) 367-1121 |
| Choices Healthcare | Lancaster, PA | 9.5 mi | (717) 295-3900 |
| Caring Hospice Services | Lancaster, PA | 10 mi | (717) 560-1700 |
| Compassus Hospice And Palliative Care - Philadelphia | Lancaster, PA | 11 mi | (717) 283-2672 |
| Amedisys Hospice Of Lancaster | Lancaster, PA | 13 mi | (717) 285-2039 |
Nursing homes near Mount Joy (ask about short stays)
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabethtown Nursing And Rehabilitation | Elizabethtown, PA | 3.8 mi | 2 of 5 | 45 | (717) 367-1831 |
| Susquehanna Health And Wellness Center | Columbia, PA | 4.6 mi | 3 of 5 | 173 | (717) 684-7555 |
| Masonic Village At Elizabethtown | Elizabethtown, PA | 5.5 mi | 5 of 5 | 434 | (717) 367-1121 |
| Emerald Nursing And Rehabilitation | Elizabethtown, PA | 5.7 mi | 2 of 5 | 73 | (717) 367-1377 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Mount Joy. 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 Mount Joy
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 18% of the $6,634 monthly median income of Mount Joy 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 Mount Joy: common questions
Which hospices serve Mount Joy?
Medicare lists 12 hospices for Mount Joy ZIP codes, including Masonic Village Hospice, Choices Healthcare, Caring Hospice Services.
How much does respite care cost in Mount Joy?
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 18% of the $6,634 monthly median income of Mount Joy 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 Mount Joy. 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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