Respite Care in Myerstown, PA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Myerstown, PA: the local picture

684

residents 65 or older (22% of Myerstown)

72%

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

46%

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

13

Medicare-certified hospices serve Myerstown ZIP codes

Most older adults in Myerstown live with someone: 72% 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 270 Myerstown residents aged 65 or older report a disability (46%) (32% in Lebanon County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 13 hospices serving Myerstown ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Myerstown compared with Lebanon County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Myerstown	Lebanon County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with a disability	46%	32%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	29%	30%
Residents 65 or older	22%	20%	19%
Residents 85 or older	6.3%	3.0%	2.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.3%	7.9%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	6.7%	6.5%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$43,050	$54,302	—

Older residents in towns around Myerstown

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Newmanstown, PA	5.1 mi	545	46%
Sand Hill, PA	6.2 mi	653	36%
Womelsdorf, PA	6.3 mi	309	26%
Lebanon, PA	6.5 mi	4,422	37%
Pleasant Hill, PA	7.7 mi	281	30%
Cornwall, PA	9.5 mi	1,792	24%

Hospices serving Myerstown

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Wellspan Vna Home Care	Lebanon, PA	5.6 mi	(717) 270-7672
Heartland Hospice (Allentown)	Wyomissing, PA	17 mi	(610) 266-0134
Hospice For All Seasons, LLC	Grantville, PA	19 mi	(717) 234-2555
Tower Health At Home - Berks	Reading, PA	19 mi	(610) 378-0481
Compassus - Greater Philadelphia	Hamburg, PA	21 mi	(215) 557-7300

Nursing homes near Myerstown (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Myerstown Nursing And Rehab LLC	Myerstown, PA	0.1 mi	2 of 5	152	(717) 866-6541
Stoneridge Poplar Run	Myerstown, PA	0.6 mi	4 of 5	60	(717) 866-3200
Cedar Haven Healthcare Center	Lebanon, PA	5.5 mi	1 of 5	324	(717) 274-0421
Alpine Valley Post Acute And Healthcare Center	Lebanon, PA	7.1 mi	5 of 5	105	(717) 274-1495

Straight-line miles from the center of Myerstown. 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 Myerstown

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 34% of the $3,588 monthly median income of Myerstown 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 Myerstown: common questions

Which hospices serve Myerstown?

Medicare lists 13 hospices for Myerstown ZIP codes, including Wellspan Vna Home Care, Heartland Hospice (Allentown), Hospice For All Seasons, LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Myerstown?

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 34% of the $3,588 monthly median income of Myerstown 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 Myerstown. 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 Myerstown, PA