Disability Care for Adults in Chesapeake Ranch Estates, MD

Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in Chesapeake Ranch Estates, MD: the local picture

13%

of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (9.1% in Calvert County)

298

residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone

1.0%

of households have no vehicle (3.0% in Calvert County)

4

Medicare-certified home health agencies list Chesapeake Ranch Estates ZIP codes in their service area

About 755 Chesapeake Ranch Estates residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (13%; 9.1% in Calvert County).

298 of them have difficulty doing errands such as shopping or visiting a doctor alone, the kind of help a support caregiver gives.

1.0% of Chesapeake Ranch Estates households have no vehicle (3.0% in Calvert County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Chesapeake Ranch Estates compared with Calvert County and Maryland

Census figure	Chesapeake Ranch Estates	Calvert County	Maryland
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability	13%	9.1%	9.5%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone	5.1%	3.4%	3.2%
Households with no vehicle	1.0%	3.0%	8.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	8.4%	5.9%	21%
Residents 65+ with a disability	23%	27%	30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.1%	4.0%	9.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$104,848	$91,551	—

Older residents in towns around Chesapeake Ranch Estates

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Disability (18 to 64)
Lusby, MD	1.2 mi	230	6.9%
Drum Point, MD	2.1 mi	514	6.1%
California, MD	5.8 mi	1,799	13%
Lexington Park, MD	7.6 mi	962	17%
Wildewood, MD	8.0 mi	975	9.9%
Leonardtown, MD	13 mi	659	13%

Home health agencies serving Chesapeake Ranch Estates

Agency	Office	Distance	CMS quality stars	Services listed	Phone
Medstar Health Home Care	Hyattsville, MD	51 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(240) 965-2929
Bayada Home Health Care, Inc.	Towson, MD	74 mi	3.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(410) 823-0880
Homecall	Easton, MD	34 mi	3 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(410) 822-4020
Chesapeake - Potomac Home Health Agency, Inc.	Hughesville, MD	23 mi	2.5 of 5	nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides	(301) 274-9000

Straight-line miles from the center of Chesapeake Ranch Estates. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a disability support caregiver can help with

Personal care, on the person’s terms
Cooking, shopping and housekeeping
Getting to work, school, appointments and activities
Keeping routines the person sets

Cost

What disability care for adults costs in Chesapeake Ranch Estates

At the Maryland median aide wage of $18.29 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,585 a month in wages, which is 18% of the $8,737 monthly median income of Chesapeake Ranch Estates households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Maryland's minimum wage is $15.00 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 disability support caregiver

Many state Medicaid programs let adults with disabilities direct their own care: they, or a representative, hire and supervise the caregiver.

Questions worth asking: Have you supported adults with a disability like mine (or my family member’s)? How do you support someone to do things themselves? Can you drive to work, school or day programs? More in our disability care for adults guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Disability Care for Adults in Chesapeake Ranch Estates: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Chesapeake Ranch Estates?

At the Maryland median aide wage of $18.29 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,585 a month in wages, which is 18% of the $8,737 monthly median income of Chesapeake Ranch Estates households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Maryland's minimum wage is $15.00 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Can an adult with a disability hire their own caregiver?

Yes. Many state Medicaid programs offer self-direction, where the person or a representative hires and supervises the caregiver. Our guide Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states covers Maryland.

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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.

In-Home Support for Adults With Disabilities in Chesapeake Ranch Estates, MD