Respite Care in Wernersville, PA for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Wernersville, PA: the local picture

798

residents 65 or older (29% of Wernersville)

57%

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

30%

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

13

Medicare-certified hospices serve Wernersville ZIP codes

Most older adults in Wernersville live with someone: 57% 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 230 Wernersville residents aged 65 or older report a disability (30%) (32% in Berks County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Wernersville compared with Berks County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Wernersville	Berks County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	32%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	43%	28%	30%
Residents 65 or older	29%	18%	19%
Residents 85 or older	10%	2.4%	2.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.1%	9.3%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	12%	8.7%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$46,667	$56,401	—

Older residents in towns around Wernersville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Sinking Spring, PA	3.2 mi	746	33%
Whitfield, PA	4.0 mi	1,185	21%
West Wyomissing, PA	4.6 mi	740	26%
Mohnton, PA	5.9 mi	598	36%
Womelsdorf, PA	6.0 mi	309	26%
Wyomissing, PA	6.1 mi	3,055	38%

Hospices serving Wernersville

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Heartland Hospice (Allentown)	Wyomissing, PA	5.5 mi	(610) 266-0134
Bayada Hospice	Reading, PA	5.5 mi	(610) 367-1608
Tower Health At Home - Berks	Reading, PA	7.3 mi	(610) 378-0481
Compassus - Greater Philadelphia	Hamburg, PA	16 mi	(215) 557-7300
Choices Healthcare	Lancaster, PA	23 mi	(717) 295-3900

Nursing homes near Wernersville (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Phoebe Berks	Wernersville, PA	1.5 mi	5 of 5	119	(610) 678-4002
Sinking Spring Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation	Sinking Spring, PA	3.9 mi	2 of 5	214	(610) 670-2100
Transitional Sub-Acute Unit	Wyomissing, PA	5.5 mi	5 of 5	50	(484) 388-2721
Highlands At Wyomissing	Wyomissing, PA	5.7 mi	5 of 5	80	(610) 775-2300

Straight-line miles from the center of Wernersville. 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 Wernersville

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 32% of the $3,889 monthly median income of Wernersville 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 Wernersville: common questions

Which hospices serve Wernersville?

Medicare lists 13 hospices for Wernersville ZIP codes, including Heartland Hospice (Allentown), Bayada Hospice, Tower Health At Home - Berks.

How much does respite care cost in Wernersville?

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 32% of the $3,889 monthly median income of Wernersville 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 Wernersville. 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 Wernersville, PA