Companion Care in Monrovia, MD: Senior Companions at Home

Local figures

Companion Care in Monrovia, MD: the local picture

247

residents 65 or older (6.9% of Monrovia)

8.1%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (23% in Frederick County)

28%

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

2.3%

of households have no vehicle (4.4% in Frederick County)

About 20 residents of Monrovia aged 65 or older live alone, 8.1% of older residents in households (23% in Frederick County). They are the people companion care is usually for: mostly independent, but on their own for long stretches of the day.

2.3% of Monrovia households have no vehicle (4.4% in Frederick County). A companion who drives can turn a week at home into appointments, shopping and visits.

Of the 247 Monrovia residents aged 65 or older, 62 are 85 or older (25%). 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.

41 Monrovia households headed by someone 65 or older own their home and 0 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 0 older Monrovia residents (0.0%) live below the poverty line (6.4% in Frederick 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 28% of Monrovia residents aged 5 and over speak a language other than English at home. The most common are other Asian and Pacific Island languages (502), French, Haitian or Cajun (122), Spanish (114). 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.

Monrovia compared with Frederick County and Maryland

Census figure	Monrovia	Frederick County	Maryland
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	8.1%	23%	27%
Residents 65 or older	6.9%	15%	17%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	28%	18%	21%
Households with no vehicle	2.3%	4.4%	8.8%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	0.0%	6.4%	9.5%
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	27%	30%

Older residents in towns around Monrovia

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Green Valley, MD	2.2 mi	2,567	11%
Linganore, MD	4.0 mi	1,112	22%
Urbana, MD	4.3 mi	1,321	22%
Bartonsville, MD	4.6 mi	344	2.6%
Spring Ridge, MD	4.7 mi	862	41%
Mount Airy, MD	6.6 mi	1,198	24%

Hospitals near Monrovia (for rides to appointments)

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Frederick Health Hospital	Frederick, MD	6.8 mi	3 of 5	(240) 566-3300
Holy Cross Germantown Hospital	Germantown, MD	12 mi	1 of 5	(301) 557-6020
Medstar Montgomery Medical Center	Olney, MD	18 mi	3 of 5	(301) 774-8882

Straight-line miles from the center of Monrovia. 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 Monrovia

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 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 Monrovia: common questions

How many seniors live alone in Monrovia?

About 20 residents aged 65 or older, 8.1% of older residents in households (Census ACS 2020–2024) (23% in Frederick County).

How much does companion care cost in Monrovia?

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).

What does a companion caregiver do in Monrovia?

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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Monrovia, MD