Hospice Support in Prince Frederick, MD: Caregivers at Home

Local figures

Hospice Support in Prince Frederick, MD: the local picture

6

Medicare-certified hospices serve Prince Frederick ZIP codes

80

residents 85 or older (2.7% of all residents)

72%

of residents 65+ in households live alone (22% in Calvert County)

39%

of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in Calvert County)

Medicare lists 6 hospices whose service area includes Prince Frederick ZIP codes, the nearest offices being Hospice Of The Chesapeake, Inc. in Prince Frederick (0.8 mi) and Hospice Of The Chesapeake, Inc. in Waldorf (22 mi).

328 Prince Frederick residents 65 or older live alone (72% of those in households). Someone on hospice who lives alone usually needs added hours of help between the hospice team’s visits.

Prince Frederick compared with Calvert County and Maryland

Census figure	Prince Frederick	Calvert County	Maryland
Residents 85 or older	2.7%	1.7%	1.9%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	72%	22%	27%
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	27%	30%
Residents 65+ with difficulty dressing or bathing	6.4%	5.8%	6.6%
Residents 65 or older	19%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	20%	4.0%	9.5%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$31,466	$91,551	—

Older residents in towns around Prince Frederick

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Live alone (65+)
Huntingtown, MD	5.1 mi	493	5.6%
Golden Beach, MD	7.2 mi	531	8.3%
Chesapeake Beach, MD	10 mi	1,125	41%
Owings, MD	12 mi	330	7.3%
Lusby, MD	15 mi	230	42%
Chesapeake Ranch Estates, MD	16 mi	1,051	19%

Hospices serving Prince Frederick

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of The Chesapeake, Inc.	Prince Frederick, MD	0.8 mi	(443) 837-1519
Hospice Of The Chesapeake, Inc.	Waldorf, MD	22 mi	(443) 837-1519
Capital Hospice	Washington, DC	39 mi	(202) 244-8300
Capital Hospice	Falls Church, VA	39 mi	(703) 712-4874
Hospice Of The Chesapeake, Inc.	Pasadena, MD	40 mi	(443) 837-1519
Hospice Of Virginia	Tappahannock, VA	47 mi	(804) 281-0451

Straight-line miles from the center of Prince Frederick. 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 Prince Frederick

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 60% of the $2,622 monthly median income of Prince Frederick 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 Prince Frederick: common questions

How much does hospice support cost in Prince Frederick?

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 60% of the $2,622 monthly median income of Prince Frederick 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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