Respite Care in Newmanstown, PA for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Newmanstown, PA: the local picture

545

residents 65 or older (17% of Newmanstown)

55%

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

46%

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

10

Medicare-certified hospices serve Newmanstown ZIP codes

Most older adults in Newmanstown live with someone: 55% 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 250 Newmanstown 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 10 hospices serving Newmanstown ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Newmanstown compared with Lebanon County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Newmanstown	Lebanon County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with a disability	46%	32%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	45%	29%	30%
Residents 65 or older	17%	20%	19%
Residents 85 or older	4.5%	3.0%	2.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.3%	7.9%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	8.1%	6.5%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$56,103	$54,302	—

Older residents in towns around Newmanstown

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Womelsdorf, PA	1.7 mi	309	26%
Myerstown, PA	5.1 mi	684	46%
Wernersville, PA	6.9 mi	798	30%
Denver, PA	8.9 mi	610	17%
Sinking Spring, PA	10 mi	746	33%
Reamstown, PA	11 mi	681	12%

Hospices serving Newmanstown

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Wellspan Vna Home Care	Lebanon, PA	9.9 mi	(717) 270-7672
Heartland Hospice (Allentown)	Wyomissing, PA	12 mi	(610) 266-0134
Tower Health At Home - Berks	Reading, PA	14 mi	(610) 378-0481
Compassus - Greater Philadelphia	Hamburg, PA	18 mi	(215) 557-7300
Choices Healthcare	Lancaster, PA	21 mi	(717) 295-3900

Nursing homes near Newmanstown (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Myerstown Nursing And Rehab LLC	Myerstown, PA	5.1 mi	2 of 5	152	(717) 866-6541
Stoneridge Poplar Run	Myerstown, PA	5.2 mi	4 of 5	60	(717) 866-3200
Phoebe Berks	Wernersville, PA	6.1 mi	5 of 5	119	(610) 678-4002
Gardens At Stevens, The	Stevens, PA	9.5 mi	2 of 5	82	(717) 336-3878

Straight-line miles from the center of Newmanstown. 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 Newmanstown

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 26% of the $4,675 monthly median income of Newmanstown 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 Newmanstown: common questions

Which hospices serve Newmanstown?

Medicare lists 10 hospices for Newmanstown ZIP codes, including Wellspan Vna Home Care, Heartland Hospice (Allentown), Tower Health At Home - Berks.

How much does respite care cost in Newmanstown?

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 26% of the $4,675 monthly median income of Newmanstown 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 Newmanstown. 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 Newmanstown, PA