Respite Care in Telford, PA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Telford, PA: the local picture

854

residents 65 or older (18% of Telford)

48%

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

39%

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

24

Medicare-certified hospices serve Telford ZIP codes

Most older adults in Telford live with someone: 48% 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 317 Telford residents aged 65 or older report a disability (39%) (27% in Montgomery County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 24 hospices serving Telford ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Telford compared with Montgomery County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Telford	Montgomery County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	27%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	52%	28%	30%
Residents 65 or older	18%	19%	19%
Residents 85 or older	4.7%	2.5%	2.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.3%	7.4%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	6.4%	5.7%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$37,902	$76,036	—

Older residents in towns around Telford

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Souderton, PA	1.0 mi	1,011	36%
Sellersville, PA	2.6 mi	568	23%
Hatfield, PA	3.7 mi	486	30%
Perkasie, PA	3.7 mi	1,322	31%
Harleysville, PA	4.6 mi	2,303	34%
Kulpsville, PA	5.7 mi	2,000	23%

Hospices serving Telford

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Grand View Hospice	Sellersville, PA	2.6 mi	(215) 453-4210
Ascend Hospice	North Wales, PA	8.4 mi	(215) 542-2100
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Atlantic	Blue Bell, PA	12 mi	(215) 542-3000
Gentiva I	Blue Bell, PA	12 mi	(215) 619-7710
Penn Medicine Hospice Doylestown	Doylestown, PA	12 mi	(215) 345-2202

Nursing homes near Telford (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Lutheran Community At Telford	Telford, PA	0.3 mi	5 of 5	75	(215) 723-9819
Souderton Mennonite Homes	Souderton, PA	1.0 mi	5 of 5	71	(215) 723-9881
Community At Rockhill, The	Sellersville, PA	1.7 mi	5 of 5	90	(215) 257-2751
Dock Terrace	Lansdale, PA	4.8 mi	5 of 5	72	(215) 368-4438

Straight-line miles from the center of Telford. 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 Telford

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 39% of the $3,159 monthly median income of Telford 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 Telford: common questions

Which hospices serve Telford?

Medicare lists 24 hospices for Telford ZIP codes, including Grand View Hospice, Ascend Hospice, Vitas Healthcare Corporation Atlantic.

How much does respite care cost in Telford?

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 39% of the $3,159 monthly median income of Telford 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 Telford. 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 Telford, PA