Respite Care in Shillington, PA for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Shillington, PA: the local picture

926

residents 65 or older (17% of Shillington)

72%

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

30%

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

16

Medicare-certified hospices serve Shillington ZIP codes

Most older adults in Shillington live with someone: 72% 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 278 Shillington residents aged 65 or older report a disability (30%) (32% in Berks County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 16 hospices serving Shillington ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Shillington compared with Berks County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Shillington	Berks County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	32%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	28%	30%
Residents 65 or older	17%	18%	19%
Residents 85 or older	2.5%	2.4%	2.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.0%	9.3%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	6.3%	8.7%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$57,647	$56,401	—

Older residents in towns around Shillington

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Kenhorst, PA	1.3 mi	429	35%
Mohnton, PA	1.5 mi	598	36%
West Wyomissing, PA	2.0 mi	740	26%
Wyomissing, PA	2.2 mi	3,055	38%
West Reading, PA	2.4 mi	547	31%
Whitfield, PA	3.0 mi	1,185	21%

Hospices serving Shillington

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Tower Health At Home - Berks	Reading, PA	2.0 mi	(610) 378-0481
Bayada Hospice	Reading, PA	2.5 mi	(610) 367-1608
Heartland Hospice (Allentown)	Wyomissing, PA	2.5 mi	(610) 266-0134
Compassus - Greater Philadelphia	Hamburg, PA	17 mi	(215) 557-7300
Choices Healthcare	Lancaster, PA	26 mi	(717) 295-3900

Nursing homes near Shillington (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Mifflin Center	Shillington, PA	0.4 mi	4 of 5	136	(610) 777-7841
Highlands At Wyomissing	Wyomissing, PA	1.1 mi	5 of 5	80	(610) 775-2300
Wyomissing Health And Rehabilitation Center	Reading, PA	1.7 mi	4 of 5	103	(610) 376-3991
Spruce Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	West Reading, PA	2.4 mi	4 of 5	184	(610) 374-5175

Straight-line miles from the center of Shillington. 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 Shillington

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 $4,804 monthly median income of Shillington 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 Shillington: common questions

Which hospices serve Shillington?

Medicare lists 16 hospices for Shillington ZIP codes, including Tower Health At Home - Berks, Bayada Hospice, Heartland Hospice (Allentown).

How much does respite care cost in Shillington?

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 $4,804 monthly median income of Shillington 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 Shillington. 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 Shillington, PA