Respite Care in Philadelphia, PA for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Philadelphia, PA: the local picture

232,118

residents 65 or older (15% of Philadelphia)

62%

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

41%

of residents 65+ report a disability

49

Medicare-certified hospices serve Philadelphia ZIP codes

Most older adults in Philadelphia live with someone: 62% 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 92,610 Philadelphia residents aged 65 or older report a disability (41%). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 49 hospices serving Philadelphia ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Philadelphia compared with Pennsylvania

Census figure	Philadelphia	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	30%
Residents 65 or older	15%	19%
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	2.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	21%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	28%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$39,481	—

Older residents in towns around Philadelphia

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Oak Lane, PA	3.4 mi	1,018	37%
Elkins Park, PA	4.7 mi	2,069	32%
Bala Cynwyd, PA	5.0 mi	2,107	27%
Palmyra, NJ	5.2 mi	1,413	38%
Camden, NJ	5.2 mi	8,123	48%
McKinley, PA	5.3 mi	645	27%

Hospices serving Philadelphia

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Echo Hospice Of Pennsylvania, LLC	Philadelphia, PA	3.1 mi	(267) 551-5708
Immediate Homecare And Hospice	Philadelphia, PA	5.0 mi	(215) 638-2223
Penn Medicine Hospice	Bala Cynwyd, PA	5.3 mi	(610) 617-2400
Heartland Hospice (Philadelphia)	Bala Cynwyd, PA	5.3 mi	(610) 941-6700
Ennoble Care	Jenkintown, PA	6.3 mi	(973) 435-9463

Nursing homes near Philadelphia (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Willowcrest	Philadelphia, PA	1.9 mi	5 of 5	44	(215) 456-8632
Philadelphia Protestant Home	Philadelphia, PA	1.9 mi	5 of 5	116	(215) 697-8000
Maplewood Nursing And Rehab Center	Philadelphia, PA	2.7 mi	3 of 5	180	(215) 844-8806
Willow Terrace	Philadelphia, PA	2.7 mi	1 of 5	174	(215) 951-8500

Straight-line miles from the center of Philadelphia. 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 Philadelphia

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 37% of the $3,290 monthly median income of Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia: common questions

Which hospices serve Philadelphia?

Medicare lists 49 hospices for Philadelphia ZIP codes, including Echo Hospice Of Pennsylvania, LLC, Immediate Homecare And Hospice, Penn Medicine Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Philadelphia?

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 37% of the $3,290 monthly median income of Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia. 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 Philadelphia

More senior care near Philadelphia

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in Philadelphia

More for Philadelphia families

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 Philadelphia, PA