Companion Care in Riverdale Park, MD for Seniors

Local figures

Companion Care in Riverdale Park, MD: the local picture

703

residents 65 or older (9.7% of Riverdale Park)

19%

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

58%

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

7.1%

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

About 112 residents of Riverdale Park aged 65 or older live alone, 19% 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.

7.1% of Riverdale Park 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 703 Riverdale Park residents aged 65 or older, 85 are 85 or older (12%). 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.

242 Riverdale Park households headed by someone 65 or older own their home and 110 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 49 older Riverdale Park residents (8.3%) 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 58% of Riverdale Park residents aged 5 and over speak a language other than English at home. The most common are Spanish (3,344), French, Haitian or Cajun (243), Arabic (87). 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.

Riverdale Park compared with Prince George's County and Maryland

Census figure	Riverdale Park	Prince George's County	Maryland
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	19%	26%	27%
Residents 65 or older	9.7%	15%	17%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	58%	31%	21%
Households with no vehicle	7.1%	9.2%	8.8%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.3%	9.4%	9.5%
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	29%	30%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$49,674	$82,366	—

Older residents in towns around Riverdale Park

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
East Riverdale, MD	1.0 mi	1,166	24%
University Park, MD	1.0 mi	593	16%
Hyattsville, MD	1.5 mi	2,429	41%
Bladensburg, MD	1.7 mi	1,252	42%
Berwyn Heights, MD	2.0 mi	377	30%
College Park, MD	2.1 mi	2,160	27%

Hospitals near Riverdale Park (for rides to appointments)

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Ctr, Inc	Lanham, MD	3.9 mi	3 of 5	(301) 552-8118
Medstar Washington Hospital Center	Washington, DC	6.1 mi	3 of 5	(202) 877-7000
Children's National Hospital	Washington, DC	6.1 mi	not rated	(202) 476-5000

Straight-line miles from the center of Riverdale Park. 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 Riverdale Park

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 38% of the $4,140 monthly median income of Riverdale Park 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 Riverdale Park: common questions

How many seniors live alone in Riverdale Park?

About 112 residents aged 65 or older, 19% of older residents in households (Census ACS 2020–2024) (26% in Prince George's County).

How much does companion care cost in Riverdale Park?

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 38% of the $4,140 monthly median income of Riverdale Park 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 Riverdale Park?

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 Riverdale Park, MD