Respite Care in Shrewsbury, PA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Shrewsbury, PA: the local picture

1,020

residents 65 or older (26% of Shrewsbury)

59%

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

41%

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

13

Medicare-certified hospices serve Shrewsbury ZIP codes

Most older adults in Shrewsbury live with someone: 59% 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 381 Shrewsbury residents aged 65 or older report a disability (41%) (32% in York County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 13 hospices serving Shrewsbury ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Shrewsbury compared with York County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Shrewsbury	York County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	32%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	41%	28%	30%
Residents 65 or older	26%	19%	19%
Residents 85 or older	6.1%	2.3%	2.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.7%	8.7%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	13%	5.9%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$38,201	$55,711	—

Older residents in towns around Shrewsbury

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
New Freedom, PA	2.6 mi	1,059	22%
Dallastown, PA	9.1 mi	387	46%
Red Lion, PA	9.6 mi	972	41%
Spry, PA	9.8 mi	1,004	24%
Grantley, PA	12 mi	664	13%
Valley View, PA	12 mi	372	40%

Hospices serving Shrewsbury

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Heartland Hospice (York)	York, PA	13 mi	(717) 840-1002
Memorial White Rose Hospice	York, PA	13 mi	(717) 900-6871
Amedisys Hospice Of York	York, PA	17 mi	(717) 845-8599
Caring Hospice Services	Lancaster, PA	23 mi	(717) 560-1700
Masonic Village Hospice	Elizabethtown, PA	27 mi	(717) 367-1121

Nursing homes near Shrewsbury (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Inners Creek Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation Ce	Dallastown, PA	9.0 mi	1 of 5	202	(717) 246-1671
York South Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation Ctr	York, PA	11 mi	2 of 5	142	(717) 741-0824
Yorkview Nursing And Rehabilitation	York, PA	12 mi	1 of 5	270	(717) 845-2661
Rest Haven-York	York, PA	12 mi	2 of 5	159	(717) 843-9866

Straight-line miles from the center of Shrewsbury. 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 Shrewsbury

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 38% of the $3,183 monthly median income of Shrewsbury 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 Shrewsbury: common questions

Which hospices serve Shrewsbury?

Medicare lists 13 hospices for Shrewsbury ZIP codes, including Heartland Hospice (York), Memorial White Rose Hospice, Amedisys Hospice Of York.

How much does respite care cost in Shrewsbury?

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 38% of the $3,183 monthly median income of Shrewsbury 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 Shrewsbury. 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 Shrewsbury, PA