Respite Care in Sharon Hill, PA
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Respite Care in Sharon Hill, PA: the local picture
Most older adults in Sharon Hill 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 238 Sharon Hill residents aged 65 or older report a disability (54%) (30% in Delaware County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.
Medicare lists 13 hospices serving Sharon Hill ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.
Sharon Hill compared with Delaware County and Pennsylvania
| Census figure | Sharon Hill | Delaware County | Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 54% | 30% | 32% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 29% | 29% | 30% |
| Residents 65 or older | 7.3% | 17% | 19% |
| Residents 85 or older | 0.7% | 2.2% | 2.4% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 25% | 9.1% | 9.9% |
| Households with no vehicle | 8.2% | 9.6% | 10% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $41,776 | $66,651 | — |
Older residents in towns around Sharon Hill
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Collingdale, PA | 0.7 mi | 839 | 51% |
| Darby, PA | 1.0 mi | 1,373 | 60% |
| Glenolden, PA | 1.4 mi | 1,239 | 37% |
| Folcroft, PA | 1.4 mi | 586 | 52% |
| Aldan, PA | 1.5 mi | 689 | 28% |
| Yeadon, PA | 1.9 mi | 2,827 | 35% |
Hospices serving Sharon Hill
| Hospice | Office | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Echo Hospice Of Pennsylvania, LLC | Philadelphia, PA | 7.4 mi | (267) 551-5708 |
| Penn Medicine Hospice | Bala Cynwyd, PA | 7.4 mi | (610) 617-2400 |
| Hospice Compassus - Philadelphia | Newtown Square, PA | 9.2 mi | (610) 436-1853 |
| Bayada Home Health Care, Inc. | Newtown Square, PA | 9.2 mi | (610) 627-2050 |
| Main Line Health Homecare & Hospice - Hospice | Radnor, PA | 13 mi | (484) 580-1400 |
Nursing homes near Sharon Hill (ask about short stays)
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Flower Manor | Darby, PA | 0.8 mi | 5 of 5 | 127 | (610) 534-6000 |
| St Francis Center For Rehabilitation & Healthcare | Darby, PA | 1.2 mi | 1 of 5 | 273 | (610) 461-6510 |
| Providence Rehab And Hlthcare Ctratmercyfitzgerald | Yeadon, PA | 1.6 mi | 3 of 5 | 129 | (610) 626-8065 |
| Edenbrook Of Yeadon | Yeadon, PA | 2.0 mi | 2 of 5 | 190 | (610) 626-7700 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Sharon Hill. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What respite care costs in Sharon Hill
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 35% of the $3,481 monthly median income of Sharon Hill 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.
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.
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Respite Care in Sharon Hill: common questions
Which hospices serve Sharon Hill?
Medicare lists 13 hospices for Sharon Hill ZIP codes, including Echo Hospice Of Pennsylvania, LLC, Penn Medicine Hospice, Hospice Compassus - Philadelphia.
How much does respite care cost in Sharon Hill?
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 35% of the $3,481 monthly median income of Sharon Hill 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 Sharon Hill. 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.
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