Respite Care in Accokeek, MD: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Accokeek, MD: the local picture

1,957

residents 65 or older (14% of Accokeek)

92%

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

20%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Prince George's County)

9

Medicare-certified hospices serve Accokeek ZIP codes

Most older adults in Accokeek live with someone: 92% 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 388 Accokeek residents aged 65 or older report a disability (20%) (29% in Prince George's County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 9 hospices serving Accokeek ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Accokeek compared with Prince George's County and Maryland

Census figure	Accokeek	Prince George's County	Maryland
Residents 65+ with a disability	20%	29%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	7.6%	26%	27%
Residents 65 or older	14%	15%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.1%	1.5%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	0.1%	9.4%	9.5%
Households with no vehicle	0.6%	9.2%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$115,147	$82,366	—

Older residents in towns around Accokeek

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Fort Washington, MD	3.8 mi	5,433	24%
Bensville, MD	4.4 mi	1,651	21%
Fort Hunt, VA	5.1 mi	3,502	21%
Friendly, MD	6.1 mi	2,307	26%
Mount Vernon, VA	6.2 mi	2,437	27%
Brandywine, MD	6.2 mi	1,661	38%

Hospices serving Accokeek

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of The Chesapeake, Inc.	Waldorf, MD	3.5 mi	(443) 837-1519
Amedisys Hospice	Largo, MD	17 mi	(301) 349-3568
Capital Hospice	Falls Church, VA	17 mi	(703) 712-4874
Capital Caring	Greenbelt, MD	23 mi	(301) 883-0866
Heartland Hospice (Beltsville)	Beltsville, MD	26 mi	(240) 264-1692

Nursing homes near Accokeek (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Ft Washington Rehabilitation And Wellness Center	Fort Washington, MD	3.4 mi	4 of 5	150	(301) 292-0300
George Washington Health & Rehabilitation	Alexandria, VA	5.0 mi	3 of 5	96	(703) 765-6107
Mount Vernon Healthcare Center	Alexandria, VA	5.9 mi	1 of 5	130	(703) 360-4000
Restore Health Rehabilitation Center	White Plains, MD	6.3 mi	3 of 5	80	(240) 448-2000

Straight-line miles from the center of Accokeek. 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 Accokeek

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 17% of the $9,596 monthly median income of Accokeek 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 Accokeek: common questions

Which hospices serve Accokeek?

Medicare lists 9 hospices for Accokeek ZIP codes, including Hospice Of The Chesapeake, Inc., Amedisys Hospice, Capital Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Accokeek?

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 17% of the $9,596 monthly median income of Accokeek 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 Accokeek. 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.

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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 Accokeek, MD