Respite Care in Norristown, PA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Norristown, PA: the local picture

3,722

residents 65 or older (10% of Norristown)

61%

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

34%

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

39

Medicare-certified hospices serve Norristown ZIP codes

Most older adults in Norristown live with someone: 61% 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 1,202 Norristown residents aged 65 or older report a disability (34%) (27% in Montgomery County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 39 hospices serving Norristown ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Norristown compared with Montgomery County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Norristown	Montgomery County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	27%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	28%	30%
Residents 65 or older	10%	19%	19%
Residents 85 or older	1.1%	2.5%	2.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	25%	7.4%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	18%	5.7%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$36,200	$76,036	—

Older residents in towns around Norristown

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Bridgeport, PA	1.3 mi	333	44%
King of Prussia, PA	2.7 mi	3,756	28%
Plymouth Meeting, PA	3.3 mi	1,428	35%
Conshohocken, PA	3.6 mi	904	32%
Trooper, PA	3.6 mi	889	21%
Blue Bell, PA	4.1 mi	1,564	21%

Hospices serving Norristown

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Adoration Hospice	King Of Prussia, PA	2.6 mi	(610) 337-1721
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Pennsylvan	King Of Prussia, PA	2.6 mi	(610) 382-1800
Bristol Hospice - Blue Bell LLC	Plymouth Meeting, PA	3.3 mi	(215) 720-1060
Suncrest Hospice	Plymouth Meeting, PA	3.3 mi	(484) 351-6620
Crossroads Hospice Of Philadelphia	Plymouth Meeting, PA	3.3 mi	(215) 956-5110

Nursing homes near Norristown (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Markley Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Norristown, PA	0.6 mi	4 of 5	121	(610) 272-5600
Norriton Square Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Norristown, PA	0.7 mi	2 of 5	99	(610) 239-7100
Onyx Wellness Center	Norristown, PA	0.9 mi	1 of 5	119	(610) 275-6410
Ivory Wellness Center	Norristown, PA	1.1 mi	2 of 5	120	(610) 277-0380

Straight-line miles from the center of Norristown. 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 Norristown

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 41% of the $3,017 monthly median income of Norristown 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 Norristown: common questions

Which hospices serve Norristown?

Medicare lists 39 hospices for Norristown ZIP codes, including Adoration Hospice, Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Pennsylvan, Bristol Hospice - Blue Bell LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Norristown?

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 41% of the $3,017 monthly median income of Norristown 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 Norristown. 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 Norristown, PA