Companion Care in Friendly, MD: Senior Companions at Home

Local figures

Companion Care in Friendly, MD: the local picture

2,307

residents 65 or older (21% of Friendly)

20%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (26% in Prince George's County)

26%

of residents 5+ speak a language other than English at home

1.3%

of households have no vehicle (9.2% in Prince George's County)

About 452 residents of Friendly aged 65 or older live alone, 20% of older residents in households (26% in Prince George's County). They are the people companion care is usually for: mostly independent, but on their own for long stretches of the day.

1.3% of Friendly households have no vehicle (9.2% in Prince George's County). A companion who drives can turn a week at home into appointments, shopping and visits.

Of the 2,307 Friendly residents aged 65 or older, 253 are 85 or older (11%). Before the first visit with someone in that oldest group, ask the family about hearing, eyesight, walking and any memory changes, so the visit is planned around them.

1,150 Friendly households headed by someone 65 or older own their home and 31 rent. A companion visiting a house may also help with mail, light chores and keeping an eye on things; in an apartment building, ask whether visitors sign in.

About 142 older Friendly residents (6.2%) live below the poverty line (9.4% in Prince George's County). For them, Medicaid home and community-based services or the local Area Agency on Aging may cover some companion or homemaker hours, depending on the state program; private pay is not the only route.

About 26% of Friendly residents aged 5 and over speak a language other than English at home. The most common are Spanish (2,299), Tagalog (280), French, Haitian or Cajun (90). If the person you care for is more at ease in one of these languages, say so in your posting; many caregivers list the languages they speak.

Friendly compared with Prince George's County and Maryland

Census figure	Friendly	Prince George's County	Maryland
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	20%	26%	27%
Residents 65 or older	21%	15%	17%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	26%	31%	21%
Households with no vehicle	1.3%	9.2%	8.8%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.2%	9.4%	9.5%
Residents 65+ with a disability	26%	29%	30%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$91,182	$82,366	—

Older residents in towns around Friendly

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Oxon Hill, MD	2.0 mi	3,872	27%
National Harbor, MD	2.7 mi	841	40%
Fort Washington, MD	3.0 mi	5,433	17%
Clinton, MD	3.5 mi	7,473	22%
Temple Hills, MD	3.6 mi	1,177	50%
Forest Heights, MD	3.9 mi	424	26%

Hospitals near Friendly (for rides to appointments)

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Adventist Healthcare Fort Washington Medical Ctr	Fort Washington, MD	0.9 mi	4 of 5	(301) 292-7000
Medstar Southern Maryland Hospital Center	Clinton, MD	3.5 mi	2 of 5	(301) 868-8000
United Medical Center	Washington, DC	5.4 mi	3 of 5	(202) 574-6000

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

What it covers

What a companion caregiver can help with

Conversation, cards, puzzles and shared hobbies
Walks and outings to the park, library or senior center
Company at meals, and help preparing them
Rides or escort to appointments, church and visits

Cost

What companion care costs in Friendly

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 21% of the $7,599 monthly median income of Friendly 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 companion caregiver

Isolation is a health risk, not only a mood. The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine found that nearly one in four Americans aged 65 and older living in the community is socially isolated, and linked isolation to higher risks of dementia, heart disease and early death (2020 report).

Questions worth asking: What do you enjoy doing with the people you care for? Are you comfortable driving, and is your car insured for passengers? How do you handle a client who does not want company at first? More in our companion care guide.

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

Questions

Companion Care in Friendly: common questions

How many seniors live alone in Friendly?

About 452 residents aged 65 or older, 20% of older residents in households (Census ACS 2020–2024) (26% in Prince George's County).

How much does companion care cost in Friendly?

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 21% of the $7,599 monthly median income of Friendly 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).

What does a companion caregiver do in Friendly?

A companion keeps an older adult company and helps around the visit: conversation, activities, walks, meals, errands, rides and reminders. It suits someone who is mostly independent but lonely, or a family that wants someone to check in on weekdays.

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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.

Companion Care for Seniors in Friendly, MD