Hospice Support in Baltimore, MD: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Baltimore, MD: the local picture

14

Medicare-certified hospices serve Baltimore ZIP codes

9,152

residents 85 or older (1.6% of all residents)

42%

of residents 65+ in households live alone

39%

of residents 65+ report a disability

Medicare lists 14 hospices whose service area includes Baltimore ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Adoration Hospice in Baltimore (4.8 mi) and Amedisys Hospice Of Greater Chesapeake in Rosedale (6.3 mi).

35,779 Baltimore residents 65 or older live alone (42% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Baltimore compared with Maryland

Census figure	Baltimore	Maryland
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	1.9%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	42%	27%
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	30%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	8.0%	6.6%
Residents 65 or older	15%	17%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	22%	9.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$40,470	—

Older residents in towns around Baltimore

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Baltimore Highlands, MD	4.7 mi	1,225	16%
Lansdowne, MD	5.3 mi	1,419	30%
Brooklyn Park, MD	5.6 mi	2,236	22%
Rosedale, MD	5.8 mi	3,746	25%
Arbutus, MD	5.9 mi	2,554	30%
Dundalk, MD	6.5 mi	10,646	30%

Hospices serving Baltimore

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Adoration Hospice	Baltimore, MD	4.8 mi	(410) 235-1060
Amedisys Hospice Of Greater Chesapeake	Rosedale, MD	6.3 mi	(410) 686-5635
Phr Of Baltimore	Baltimore, MD	6.6 mi	(410) 368-2825
Stella Maris Inc	Timonium, MD	9.5 mi	(410) 252-4500
Heartland Hospice (Baltimore)	Windsor Mill, MD	9.6 mi	(410) 247-2900
Gilchrist Hospice Care, Inc	Hunt Valley, MD	13 mi	(443) 849-8200

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

What it covers

What a caregiver for hospice support can help with

Comfort, company and a calm presence
Gentle personal care and repositioning
Small meals and fluids as the person wants
Telling the hospice nurse about changes

Cost

What hospice support costs in Baltimore

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 47% of the $3,373 monthly median income of Baltimore 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 caregiver for hospice support

Under Medicare, hospice is for someone whose doctors certify a life expectancy of six months or less and who chooses comfort care instead of treatment to cure the illness. Medicare does not cover room and board for hospice care at home (Medicare.gov).

Questions worth asking: Have you cared for someone at the end of life? How do you work with a hospice nurse? Can you sit overnight in the last days if needed? More in our hospice support guide.

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

Questions

Hospice Support in Baltimore: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Baltimore?

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 47% of the $3,373 monthly median income of Baltimore 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).

Who qualifies for hospice under Medicare?

Someone whose hospice doctor (and regular doctor, if they have one) certifies a life expectancy of six months or less, and who accepts comfort care instead of curative treatment (Medicare.gov).

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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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