Respite Care in Skippack, PA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Skippack, PA: the local picture

747

residents 65 or older (19% of Skippack)

81%

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

17%

of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in Montgomery County)

7

Medicare-certified hospices serve Skippack ZIP codes

Most older adults in Skippack live with someone: 81% 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 129 Skippack residents aged 65 or older report a disability (17%) (27% in Montgomery County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 7 hospices serving Skippack ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Skippack compared with Montgomery County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Skippack	Montgomery County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with a disability	17%	27%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	19%	28%	30%
Residents 65 or older	19%	19%	19%
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	2.5%	2.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	7.4%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	0.9%	5.7%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$59,890	$76,036	—

Older residents in towns around Skippack

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Evansburg, PA	2.8 mi	506	21%
Kulpsville, PA	3.5 mi	2,000	23%
Collegeville, PA	3.8 mi	744	41%
Harleysville, PA	4.0 mi	2,303	34%
Trappe, PA	4.2 mi	529	26%
Eagleville, PA	4.3 mi	600	14%

Hospices serving Skippack

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Ascend Hospice	North Wales, PA	7.6 mi	(215) 542-2100
Gentiva I	Blue Bell, PA	7.8 mi	(215) 619-7710
Crossroads Hospice Of Philadelphia	Plymouth Meeting, PA	10 mi	(215) 956-5110
Jefferson Health At Home By Bayada	Horsham, PA	14 mi	(215) 481-5800
Bayada Home Health Care, Inc.	Newtown Square, PA	16 mi	(610) 627-2050

Nursing homes near Skippack (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Meadowood	Lansdale, PA	2.6 mi	5 of 5	59	(610) 584-1000
Willowbrooke Court Skilled Care Center At Brittany	Lansdale, PA	3.6 mi	5 of 5	92	(215) 855-9700
Peter Becker Community	Harleysville, PA	3.8 mi	4 of 5	72	(215) 256-9501
Dock Terrace	Lansdale, PA	4.2 mi	5 of 5	72	(215) 368-4438

Straight-line miles from the center of Skippack. 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 Skippack

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 25% of the $4,991 monthly median income of Skippack 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 Skippack: common questions

Which hospices serve Skippack?

Medicare lists 7 hospices for Skippack ZIP codes, including Ascend Hospice, Gentiva I, Crossroads Hospice Of Philadelphia.

How much does respite care cost in Skippack?

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 25% of the $4,991 monthly median income of Skippack 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 Skippack. 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 Skippack, PA