Respite Care in New Holland, PA for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in New Holland, PA: the local picture

1,078

residents 65 or older (19% of New Holland)

71%

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

46%

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

10

Medicare-certified hospices serve New Holland ZIP codes

Most older adults in New Holland live with someone: 71% 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 492 New Holland residents aged 65 or older report a disability (46%) (27% in Lancaster County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 10 hospices serving New Holland ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

New Holland compared with Lancaster County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	New Holland	Lancaster County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with a disability	46%	27%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	25%	30%
Residents 65 or older	19%	20%	19%
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	2.8%	2.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	1.9%	8.3%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	8.9%	8.6%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$49,688	$62,531	—

Older residents in towns around New Holland

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Leola, PA	5.3 mi	1,223	31%
Brownstown, PA	7.0 mi	597	17%
Akron, PA	7.1 mi	925	12%
Ephrata, PA	7.3 mi	2,478	39%
Reamstown, PA	7.8 mi	681	12%
Bowmansville, PA	7.8 mi	567	25%

Hospices serving New Holland

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Amedisys Hospice Of Lancaster	Lancaster, PA	11 mi	(717) 285-2039
Compassus Hospice And Palliative Care - Philadelphia	Lancaster, PA	12 mi	(717) 283-2672
Choices Healthcare	Lancaster, PA	13 mi	(717) 295-3900
Caring Hospice Services	Lancaster, PA	16 mi	(717) 560-1700
Willow Tree Hospice	Kennett Square, PA	27 mi	(610) 444-8733

Nursing homes near New Holland (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Garden Spot Village	New Holland, PA	0.7 mi	5 of 5	73	(717) 355-6247
Fairmount Homes	Ephrata, PA	3.8 mi	5 of 5	114	(717) 354-1800
Ephrata Manor	Ephrata, PA	6.2 mi	4 of 5	120	(717) 738-4940
Maple Farm	Akron, PA	7.2 mi	5 of 5	46	(717) 859-1191

Straight-line miles from the center of New Holland. 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 New Holland

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 30% of the $4,141 monthly median income of New Holland 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 New Holland: common questions

Which hospices serve New Holland?

Medicare lists 10 hospices for New Holland ZIP codes, including Amedisys Hospice Of Lancaster, Compassus Hospice And Palliative Care - Philadelphia, Choices Healthcare.

How much does respite care cost in New Holland?

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 30% of the $4,141 monthly median income of New Holland 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 Holland. 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.

More near New Holland

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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 New Holland, PA