Respite Care in New Britain, PA
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Respite Care in New Britain, PA: the local picture
Most older adults in New Britain live with someone: 79% 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 64 New Britain residents aged 65 or older report a disability (20%) (27% in Bucks County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.
Medicare lists 31 hospices serving New Britain ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.
New Britain compared with Bucks County and Pennsylvania
| Census figure | New Britain | Bucks County | Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 20% | 27% | 32% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 21% | 23% | 30% |
| Residents 65 or older | 11% | 21% | 19% |
| Residents 85 or older | 0.6% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 3.8% | 6.4% | 9.9% |
| Households with no vehicle | 0.0% | 4.9% | 10% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $104,063 | $77,780 | — |
Older residents in towns around New Britain
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chalfont, PA | 1.8 mi | 623 | 27% |
| Doylestown, PA | 2.8 mi | 2,389 | 23% |
| Brittany Farms-The Highlands, PA | 3.0 mi | 789 | 24% |
| Montgomeryville, PA | 4.7 mi | 2,469 | 25% |
| Plumsteadville, PA | 6.2 mi | 169 | 21% |
| Hatfield, PA | 6.6 mi | 486 | 30% |
Hospices serving New Britain
| Hospice | Office | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penn Medicine Hospice Doylestown | Doylestown, PA | 5.4 mi | (215) 345-2202 |
| Wellness Hospice And Palliative Care LLC | North Wales, PA | 7.1 mi | (215) 550-1938 |
| Ascend Hospice | North Wales, PA | 7.1 mi | (215) 542-2100 |
| Jefferson Health At Home By Bayada | Horsham, PA | 8.3 mi | (215) 481-5800 |
| Grand View Hospice | Sellersville, PA | 8.6 mi | (215) 453-4210 |
Nursing homes near New Britain (ask about short stays)
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Run Health Center | Doylestown, PA | 1.5 mi | 3 of 5 | 90 | (215) 340-5200 |
| Heritage Pointe Rehabilitation And Healthcare Ctr | Doylestown, PA | 2.6 mi | 4 of 5 | 130 | (215) 348-2980 |
| Wesley Enhanced Living - Doylestown | Doylestown, PA | 2.8 mi | 4 of 5 | 60 | (215) 345-4300 |
| Liberty Pointe Rehabilitation And Healthcare Ctr | Doylestown, PA | 3.0 mi | 4 of 5 | 178 | (215) 348-2983 |
Straight-line miles from the center of New Britain. 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 New Britain
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 14% of the $8,672 monthly median income of New Britain 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 New Britain: common questions
Which hospices serve New Britain?
Medicare lists 31 hospices for New Britain ZIP codes, including Penn Medicine Hospice Doylestown, Wellness Hospice And Palliative Care LLC, Ascend Hospice.
How much does respite care cost in New Britain?
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 14% of the $8,672 monthly median income of New Britain 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 New Britain. 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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Respite Care in nearby cities
- Respite Care in Chalfont, PA
- Respite Care in Doylestown, PA
- Respite Care in Brittany Farms-The Highlands, PA
- Respite Care in Montgomeryville, PA
- Respite Care in Plumsteadville, PA
- Respite Care in Hatfield, PA
- Respite Care in Lansdale, PA
- Respite Care in Souderton, PA
- Respite Care in Perkasie, PA
- Respite Care in North Wales, PA
- Respite Care in Sellersville, PA
- Respite Care in Telford, PA
- Respite Care in Horsham, PA
- Respite Care in Maple Glen, PA
- Respite Care in Spring House, PA
- Respite Care in Warminster Heights, PA
Other care in New Britain
Sources
Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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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