Respite Care in Parkville, PA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Parkville, PA: the local picture

1,373

residents 65 or older (17% of Parkville)

75%

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

35%

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

18

Medicare-certified hospices serve Parkville ZIP codes

Most older adults in Parkville live with someone: 75% 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 475 Parkville residents aged 65 or older report a disability (35%) (32% in York County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 18 hospices serving Parkville ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Parkville compared with York County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Parkville	York County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	32%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	25%	28%	30%
Residents 65 or older	17%	19%	19%
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	2.3%	2.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.8%	8.7%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	7.8%	5.9%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$68,188	$55,711	—

Older residents in towns around Parkville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Hanover, PA	2.0 mi	3,036	38%
McSherrystown, PA	3.0 mi	487	33%
Littlestown, PA	6.8 mi	810	30%
Manchester, MD	10 mi	999	25%
Lake Heritage, PA	12 mi	723	21%
Hampstead, MD	13 mi	987	31%

Hospices serving Parkville

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Program/Vna Of Hanover And Spring Grove	Hanover, PA	0.9 mi	(717) 637-1227
Bridginglife, Inc.	Westminster, MD	15 mi	(410) 871-8000
Amedisys Hospice Of York	York, PA	18 mi	(717) 845-8599
Heartland Hospice (York)	York, PA	20 mi	(717) 840-1002
Memorial White Rose Hospice	York, PA	20 mi	(717) 900-6871

Nursing homes near Parkville (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Homewood Living Plum Creek, Inc	Hanover, PA	1.1 mi	5 of 5	120	(717) 637-4166
Hanover Hall For Nursing And Rehabilitation	Hanover, PA	1.3 mi	2 of 5	151	(717) 637-8937
Concordia At Spiritrust Utz Terrace	Hanover, PA	3.1 mi	5 of 5	40	(717) 637-0633
Cross Keys Village-Brethren Home Community, The	New Oxford, PA	9.1 mi	4 of 5	100	(717) 624-2161

Straight-line miles from the center of Parkville. 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 Parkville

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 22% of the $5,682 monthly median income of Parkville 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 Parkville: common questions

Which hospices serve Parkville?

Medicare lists 18 hospices for Parkville ZIP codes, including Hospice Program/Vna Of Hanover And Spring Grove, Bridginglife, Inc., Amedisys Hospice Of York.

How much does respite care cost in Parkville?

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 22% of the $5,682 monthly median income of Parkville 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 Parkville. 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 Parkville, PA