Leonardtown, Maryland

In-Home Support for Adults With Disabilities in Leonardtown, MD

Support at home for adults under 65 with a physical, intellectual or developmental disability, so they can live as independently as they choose. Post what you need in Leonardtown for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Disability Care for Adults in Leonardtown, MD: the local picture

13%
of residents aged 18 to 64 have a disability (11% in St. Mary's County)
16
residents aged 18 to 64 have difficulty doing errands alone
7.3%
of households have no vehicle (3.2% in St. Mary's County)
3
Medicare-certified home health agencies list Leonardtown ZIP codes in their service area

About 281 Leonardtown residents aged 18 to 64 report a disability (13%; 11% in St. Mary's County).

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

7.3% of Leonardtown households have no vehicle (3.2% in St. Mary's County); say in your posting if you need a caregiver who drives.

Leonardtown compared with St. Mary's County and Maryland

Census figureLeonardtownSt. Mary's CountyMaryland
Residents 18 to 64 with a disability13%11%9.5%
Residents 18 to 64 with difficulty doing errands alone0.7%3.6%3.2%
Households with no vehicle7.3%3.2%8.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home16%7.3%21%
Residents 65+ with a disability24%30%30%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)4.9%10%9.5%

Older residents in towns around Leonardtown

TownDistanceResidents 65+Disability (18 to 64)
Wildewood, MD5.0 mi9759.9%
California, MD8.0 mi1,79913%
Drum Point, MD11 mi5146.1%
Lexington Park, MD11 mi96217%
Lusby, MD12 mi2306.9%
Chesapeake Ranch Estates, MD13 mi1,05113%

Home health agencies serving Leonardtown

AgencyOfficeDistanceCMS quality starsServices listedPhone
Medstar Health Home CareHyattsville, MD49 mi3.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(240) 965-2929
HomecallEaston, MD45 mi3 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, medical social work, home health aides(410) 822-4020
Chesapeake - Potomac Home Health Agency, Inc.Hughesville, MD17 mi2.5 of 5nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, medical social work, home health aides(301) 274-9000

Straight-line miles from the center of Leonardtown. 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 Leonardtown

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. 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 Leonardtown: common questions

How much does disability care for adults cost in Leonardtown?

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. 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.

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