Respite Care in Aberdeen, MD: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Aberdeen, MD: the local picture

2,930

residents 65 or older (17% of Aberdeen)

72%

of residents 65+ in households live with someone, often a family caregiver

41%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Harford County)

5

Medicare-certified hospices serve Aberdeen ZIP codes

Most older adults in Aberdeen live with someone: 72% of residents 65 and older in households do. When one of them needs care, the person they live with usually provides most of it, and respite is what keeps that sustainable.

About 1,205 Aberdeen residents aged 65 or older report a disability (41%) (30% in Harford County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 5 hospices serving Aberdeen ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Aberdeen compared with Harford County and Maryland

Census figure	Aberdeen	Harford County	Maryland
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	25%	27%
Residents 65 or older	17%	17%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	1.7%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	9.7%	9.5%
Households with no vehicle	9.3%	4.4%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,078	$70,571	—

Older residents in towns around Aberdeen

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Havre de Grace, MD	3.9 mi	3,293	22%
Riverside, MD	4.4 mi	773	34%
Abingdon, MD	6.4 mi	457	25%
Perryville, MD	7.0 mi	712	54%
Bel Air South, MD	7.2 mi	9,299	29%
Bel Air, MD	9.2 mi	2,305	37%

Hospices serving Aberdeen

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Amedisys Hospice Of Greater Chesapeake	Rosedale, MD	21 mi	(410) 686-5635
Gilchrist Hospice Care, Inc	Hunt Valley, MD	26 mi	(443) 849-8200
Stella Maris Inc	Timonium, MD	26 mi	(410) 252-4500
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Maryland	Columbia, MD	41 mi	(410) 689-7400
Bridginglife, Inc.	Westminster, MD	43 mi	(410) 871-8000

Nursing homes near Aberdeen (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Sterling Care Riverside	Belcamp, MD	4.5 mi	5 of 5	129	(410) 575-6400
Lorien Bulle Rock	Havre De Grace, MD	4.8 mi	5 of 5	78	(410) 939-9300
Citizens Care Center	Havre De Grace, MD	5.0 mi	5 of 5	184	(410) 939-5500
Lorien Nsg & Rehab Ctr Belair	Bel Air, MD	6.2 mi	4 of 5	120	(410) 803-1400

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

What it covers

What a respite caregiver can help with

Taking over the usual routine while you are away
Meals, medication reminders and personal care
Company and activities
Overnight cover for a weekend or a trip

Cost

What respite care costs in Aberdeen

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 $4,173 monthly median income of Aberdeen 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 respite caregiver

Family caregivers carry most long-term care in the U.S., and burnout is a common reason a home arrangement breaks down. The federal National Family Caregiver Support Program funds respite through local Area Agencies on Aging, and the ARCH National Respite Locator lists respite programs by state.

Questions worth asking: Can you do a short paid visit first, while I am home? Are you available at short notice if I am ill? Can you stay overnight, and what do you charge for it? More in our respite care guide.

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

Questions

Respite Care in Aberdeen: common questions

Which hospices serve Aberdeen?

Medicare lists 5 hospices for Aberdeen ZIP codes, including Amedisys Hospice Of Greater Chesapeake, Gilchrist Hospice Care, Inc, Stella Maris Inc.

How much does respite care cost in Aberdeen?

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 $4,173 monthly median income of Aberdeen 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).

Does Medicaid or Medicare pay for respite care?

Medicare pays for short inpatient respite stays only for people on its hospice benefit (Medicare.gov); the hospices on this page serve Aberdeen. Many state Medicaid home and community-based programs, veterans’ programs and the National Family Caregiver Support Program fund respite. Our guide Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states covers Maryland.

More near Aberdeen

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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.

Respite Care in Aberdeen, MD