Respite Care in Trooper, PA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Trooper, PA: the local picture

889

residents 65 or older (18% of Trooper)

85%

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

21%

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

1

Medicare-certified hospices serve Trooper ZIP codes

Most older adults in Trooper live with someone: 85% 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 186 Trooper residents aged 65 or older report a disability (21%) (27% in Montgomery County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 1 hospice serving Trooper ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Trooper compared with Montgomery County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Trooper	Montgomery County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with a disability	21%	27%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	15%	28%	30%
Residents 65 or older	18%	19%	19%
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	2.5%	2.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.5%	7.4%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	0.0%	5.7%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$76,667	$76,036	—

Older residents in towns around Trooper

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Eagleville, PA	0.9 mi	600	14%
Audubon, PA	2.0 mi	2,210	38%
Evansburg, PA	3.4 mi	506	21%
Norristown, PA	3.6 mi	3,722	34%
King of Prussia, PA	3.8 mi	3,756	28%
Collegeville, PA	4.1 mi	744	41%

Hospices serving Trooper

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Penn Medicine Hospice	Bala Cynwyd, PA	13 mi	(610) 617-2400

Nursing homes near Trooper (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Rehab At Shannondell	Audubon, PA	1.2 mi	4 of 5	120	(610) 728-5400
King Of Prussia Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation	King Of Prussia, PA	3.2 mi	2 of 5	170	(610) 337-1775
Norriton Square Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Norristown, PA	3.8 mi	2 of 5	99	(610) 239-7100
Onyx Wellness Center	Norristown, PA	4.1 mi	1 of 5	119	(610) 275-6410

Straight-line miles from the center of Trooper. 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 Trooper

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 19% of the $6,389 monthly median income of Trooper 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 Trooper: common questions

Which hospices serve Trooper?

Medicare lists 1 hospice for Trooper ZIP codes, including Penn Medicine Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Trooper?

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 19% of the $6,389 monthly median income of Trooper 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 Trooper. 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 Trooper, PA