Respite Care in Narberth, PA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Narberth, PA: the local picture

701

residents 65 or older (16% of Narberth)

74%

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

18%

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

8

Medicare-certified hospices serve Narberth ZIP codes

Most older adults in Narberth 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 129 Narberth residents aged 65 or older report a disability (18%) (27% in Montgomery County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 8 hospices serving Narberth ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Narberth compared with Montgomery County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Narberth	Montgomery County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with a disability	18%	27%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	28%	30%
Residents 65 or older	16%	19%	19%
Residents 85 or older	0.7%	2.5%	2.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.9%	7.4%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	4.9%	5.7%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$86,136	$76,036	—

Older residents in towns around Narberth

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Wynnewood, PA	0.8 mi	579	25%
Merion Station, PA	0.8 mi	1,186	16%
Penn Wynne, PA	1.5 mi	1,623	25%
Ardmore, PA	1.7 mi	2,844	19%
Bala Cynwyd, PA	1.9 mi	2,107	27%
Bryn Mawr, PA	2.9 mi	818	29%

Hospices serving Narberth

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Penn Medicine Hospice	Bala Cynwyd, PA	1.6 mi	(610) 617-2400
Crossroads Hospice Of Philadelphia	Plymouth Meeting, PA	7.0 mi	(215) 956-5110
Bayada Home Health Care, Inc.	Newtown Square, PA	7.7 mi	(610) 627-2050
Main Line Health Homecare & Hospice - Hospice	Radnor, PA	8.1 mi	(484) 580-1400
Adoration Hospice	King Of Prussia, PA	8.4 mi	(610) 337-1721

Nursing homes near Narberth (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Saunders Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Wynnewood, PA	1.2 mi	1 of 5	180	(610) 658-5100
Inglis House	Philadelphia, PA	2.4 mi	2 of 5	202	(215) 581-0713
Kearsley Rehabilitation And Nursing Center	Philadelphia, PA	2.5 mi	4 of 5	96	(215) 877-1565
Simpson House Inc	Philadelphia, PA	2.6 mi	5 of 5	142	(215) 878-3600

Straight-line miles from the center of Narberth. 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 Narberth

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 17% of the $7,178 monthly median income of Narberth 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 Narberth: common questions

Which hospices serve Narberth?

Medicare lists 8 hospices for Narberth ZIP codes, including Penn Medicine Hospice, Crossroads Hospice Of Philadelphia, Bayada Home Health Care, Inc..

How much does respite care cost in Narberth?

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 17% of the $7,178 monthly median income of Narberth 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 Narberth. 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 Narberth, PA