Respite Care in Wynnewood, PA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Wynnewood, PA: the local picture

579

residents 65 or older (21% of Wynnewood)

85%

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

25%

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

17

Medicare-certified hospices serve Wynnewood ZIP codes

Most older adults in Wynnewood 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 142 Wynnewood residents aged 65 or older report a disability (25%) (27% in Montgomery County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 17 hospices serving Wynnewood ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Wynnewood compared with Montgomery County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Wynnewood	Montgomery County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with a disability	25%	27%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	15%	28%	30%
Residents 65 or older	21%	19%	19%
Residents 85 or older	2.6%	2.5%	2.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	1.2%	7.4%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	3.2%	5.7%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$221,894	$76,036	—

Older residents in towns around Wynnewood

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Narberth, PA	0.8 mi	701	18%
Penn Wynne, PA	0.8 mi	1,623	25%
Merion Station, PA	1.1 mi	1,186	16%
Ardmore, PA	1.4 mi	2,844	19%
Bala Cynwyd, PA	2.4 mi	2,107	27%
Bryn Mawr, PA	3.0 mi	818	29%

Hospices serving Wynnewood

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Heartland Hospice (Philadelphia)	Bala Cynwyd, PA	2.1 mi	(610) 941-6700
Penn Medicine Hospice	Bala Cynwyd, PA	2.1 mi	(610) 617-2400
Echo Hospice Of Pennsylvania, LLC	Philadelphia, PA	6.6 mi	(267) 551-5708
Bayada Home Health Care, Inc.	Newtown Square, PA	7.3 mi	(610) 627-2050
Main Line Health Homecare & Hospice - Hospice	Radnor, PA	8.2 mi	(484) 580-1400

Nursing homes near Wynnewood (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Saunders Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Wynnewood, PA	0.8 mi	1 of 5	180	(610) 658-5100
Westgate Hills Rehabilitation And Nursing Ctr	Havertown, PA	2.6 mi	3 of 5	110	(610) 449-8600
Kearsley Rehabilitation And Nursing Center	Philadelphia, PA	2.6 mi	4 of 5	96	(215) 877-1565
Bryn Mawr Village	Bryn Mawr, PA	2.7 mi	3 of 5	120	(610) 525-8300

Straight-line miles from the center of Wynnewood. 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 Wynnewood

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 7% of the $18,491 monthly median income of Wynnewood 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 Wynnewood: common questions

Which hospices serve Wynnewood?

Medicare lists 17 hospices for Wynnewood ZIP codes, including Heartland Hospice (Philadelphia), Penn Medicine Hospice, Echo Hospice Of Pennsylvania, LLC.

How much does respite care cost in Wynnewood?

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 7% of the $18,491 monthly median income of Wynnewood 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 Wynnewood. 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 Wynnewood, PA