Respite Care in York, PA: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in York, PA: the local picture

5,888

residents 65 or older (13% of York)

59%

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

40%

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

22

Medicare-certified hospices serve York ZIP codes

Most older adults in York 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 2,353 York residents aged 65 or older report a disability (40%) (32% in York County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 22 hospices serving York ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

York compared with York County and Pennsylvania

Census figure	York	York County	Pennsylvania
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	32%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	41%	28%	30%
Residents 65 or older	13%	19%	19%
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	2.3%	2.4%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	21%	8.7%	9.9%
Households with no vehicle	20%	5.9%	10%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$36,574	$55,711	—

Older residents in towns around York

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
North York, PA	0.9 mi	218	27%
Grantley, PA	1.7 mi	664	13%
West York, PA	1.7 mi	601	48%
Valley View, PA	1.9 mi	372	40%
Pleasureville, PA	2.9 mi	360	14%
Emigsville, PA	3.0 mi	643	17%

Hospices serving York

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Amedisys Hospice Of York	York, PA	3.3 mi	(717) 845-8599
Heartland Hospice (York)	York, PA	3.9 mi	(717) 840-1002
Memorial White Rose Hospice	York, PA	3.9 mi	(717) 900-6871
Hospice Program/Vna Of Hanover And Spring Grove	Hanover, PA	18 mi	(717) 637-1227
Caring Hospice Services	Lancaster, PA	20 mi	(717) 560-1700

Nursing homes near York (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Rest Haven-York	York, PA	1.4 mi	2 of 5	159	(717) 843-9866
Yorkview Nursing And Rehabilitation	York, PA	1.6 mi	1 of 5	270	(717) 845-2661
Concordia At Spiritrust Sprenkle Drive	York, PA	2.1 mi	4 of 5	104	(717) 767-5404
Normandie Ridge	York, PA	2.3 mi	5 of 5	64	(717) 764-6262

Straight-line miles from the center of York. 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 York

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 40% of the $3,048 monthly median income of York 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 York: common questions

Which hospices serve York?

Medicare lists 22 hospices for York ZIP codes, including Amedisys Hospice Of York, Heartland Hospice (York), Memorial White Rose Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in York?

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 40% of the $3,048 monthly median income of York 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 York. 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.

More near York

More senior care near York

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in York

More for York families

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 York, PA