Respite Care in Waynesboro, PA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Waynesboro, PA: the local picture

1,607

residents 65 or older (15% of Waynesboro)

65%

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

38%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Franklin County)

11

Medicare-certified hospices serve Waynesboro ZIP codes

Most older adults in Waynesboro live with someone: 65% 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 598 Waynesboro residents aged 65 or older report a disability (38%) (34% in Franklin County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 11 hospices serving Waynesboro ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Waynesboro compared with Franklin County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Waynesboro	Franklin County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	34%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	26%	30%
Residents 65 or older	15%	20%	19%
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	2.8%	2.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.5%	6.4%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	6.9%	4.6%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$46,708	$56,266	—

Older residents in towns around Waynesboro

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Wayne Heights, PA	2.1 mi	483	39%
Smithsburg, MD	6.7 mi	352	26%
State Line, PA	7.7 mi	344	16%
Paramount-Long Meadow, MD	7.7 mi	468	22%
Greencastle, PA	8.1 mi	857	40%
Fountainhead-Orchard Hills, MD	8.4 mi	1,362	43%

Hospices serving Waynesboro

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Franklin Hospice LLC	Chambersburg, PA	13 mi	(717) 504-3465
Spiritrust Lutheran Home Care & Hospice	Chambersburg, PA	13 mi	(717) 264-8178
Bridginglife, Inc.	Westminster, MD	35 mi	(410) 871-8000
Residential Hospice Of Carlisle, LLC	Mechanicsburg, PA	43 mi	(717) 601-5375
Amedisys Hospice Of York	York, PA	46 mi	(717) 845-8599

Nursing homes near Waynesboro (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Quincy Retirement Community	Waynesboro, PA	3.5 mi	4 of 5	94	(717) 302-7801
Complete Care At Hagerstown	Hagerstown, MD	6.5 mi	1 of 5	60	(301) 733-8700
South Mountain Restoration Cen	South Mountain, PA	8.1 mi	5 of 5	159	(717) 749-3121
Western Md Hospital Center	Hagerstown, MD	9.3 mi	5 of 5	63	(301) 745-4200

Straight-line miles from the center of Waynesboro. 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 Waynesboro

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 31% of the $3,892 monthly median income of Waynesboro 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 Waynesboro: common questions

Which hospices serve Waynesboro?

Medicare lists 11 hospices for Waynesboro ZIP codes, including Franklin Hospice LLC, Spiritrust Lutheran Home Care & Hospice, Bridginglife, Inc..

How much does respite care cost in Waynesboro?

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 31% of the $3,892 monthly median income of Waynesboro 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 Waynesboro. 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 Waynesboro, PA