Respite Care in Wyomissing, PA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Wyomissing, PA: the local picture

3,055

residents 65 or older (27% of Wyomissing)

59%

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

38%

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

14

Medicare-certified hospices serve Wyomissing ZIP codes

Most older adults in Wyomissing live with someone: 59% 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 1,119 Wyomissing residents aged 65 or older report a disability (38%) (32% in Berks County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 14 hospices serving Wyomissing ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Wyomissing compared with Berks County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	Wyomissing	Berks County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	32%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	41%	28%	30%
Residents 65 or older	27%	18%	19%
Residents 85 or older	6.3%	2.4%	2.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.9%	9.3%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	7.4%	8.7%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$57,525	$56,401	—

Older residents in towns around Wyomissing

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
West Reading, PA	1.0 mi	547	31%
West Wyomissing, PA	1.8 mi	740	26%
Whitfield, PA	2.1 mi	1,185	21%
Reading, PA	2.1 mi	10,184	44%
Shillington, PA	2.2 mi	926	30%
Kenhorst, PA	2.3 mi	429	35%

Hospices serving Wyomissing

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Bayada Hospice	Reading, PA	0.7 mi	(610) 367-1608
Aspire For Well-Being Hospice	Wyomissing, PA	0.7 mi	(215) 763-3974
Heartland Hospice (Allentown)	Wyomissing, PA	0.7 mi	(610) 266-0134
Tower Health At Home - Berks	Reading, PA	1.3 mi	(610) 378-0481
Compassus - Greater Philadelphia	Hamburg, PA	15 mi	(215) 557-7300

Nursing homes near Wyomissing (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
West Reading Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation Ce	West Reading, PA	1.0 mi	1 of 5	176	(610) 373-5166
Spruce Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	West Reading, PA	1.1 mi	4 of 5	184	(610) 374-5175
Highlands At Wyomissing	Wyomissing, PA	1.2 mi	5 of 5	80	(610) 775-2300
Wyomissing Health And Rehabilitation Center	Reading, PA	1.3 mi	4 of 5	103	(610) 376-3991

Straight-line miles from the center of Wyomissing. 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 Wyomissing

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 26% of the $4,794 monthly median income of Wyomissing 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 Wyomissing: common questions

Which hospices serve Wyomissing?

Medicare lists 14 hospices for Wyomissing ZIP codes, including Bayada Hospice, Aspire For Well-Being Hospice, Heartland Hospice (Allentown).

How much does respite care cost in Wyomissing?

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 26% of the $4,794 monthly median income of Wyomissing 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 Wyomissing. 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 Wyomissing, PA