Respite Care in Adelphi, MD: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Adelphi, MD: the local picture

1,832

residents 65 or older (11% of Adelphi)

86%

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

29%

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

10

Medicare-certified hospices serve Adelphi ZIP codes

Most older adults in Adelphi live with someone: 86% 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 489 Adelphi residents aged 65 or older report a disability (29%) (29% in Prince George's County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 10 hospices serving Adelphi ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Adelphi compared with Prince George's County and Maryland

Census figure	Adelphi	Prince George's County	Maryland
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	29%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	14%	26%	27%
Residents 65 or older	11%	15%	17%
Residents 85 or older	0.9%	1.5%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.8%	9.4%	9.5%
Households with no vehicle	10.0%	9.2%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$83,125	$82,366	—

Older residents in towns around Adelphi

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Langley Park, MD	0.9 mi	1,231	48%
College Park, MD	1.7 mi	2,160	25%
Hillandale, MD	2.1 mi	1,133	21%
University Park, MD	2.1 mi	593	8.8%
Chillum, MD	2.2 mi	4,347	24%
Takoma Park, MD	2.2 mi	2,635	28%

Hospices serving Adelphi

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Holy Cross Home Care And Hospice	Silver Spring, MD	2.7 mi	(301) 557-4663
Heartland Hospice (Beltsville)	Beltsville, MD	4.1 mi	(240) 264-1692
Capital Caring	Greenbelt, MD	4.4 mi	(301) 883-0866
Capital Hospice	Washington, DC	5.9 mi	(202) 244-8300
Amedisys Hospice	Largo, MD	12 mi	(301) 349-3568

Nursing homes near Adelphi (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Adelphi Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Adelphi, MD	0.7 mi	2 of 5	170	(301) 434-0500
Althea Woodland Nursing Home	Silver Spring, MD	1.6 mi	4 of 5	50	(301) 434-2646
White Oak Rehabilitation And Nursing Center	Hyattsville, MD	2.2 mi	1 of 5	160	(301) 559-0300
Sligo Creek Healthcare	Takoma Park, MD	2.2 mi	3 of 5	102	(301) 270-4200

Straight-line miles from the center of Adelphi. 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 Adelphi

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 23% of the $6,927 monthly median income of Adelphi 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 Adelphi: common questions

Which hospices serve Adelphi?

Medicare lists 10 hospices for Adelphi ZIP codes, including Holy Cross Home Care And Hospice, Heartland Hospice (Beltsville), Capital Caring.

How much does respite care cost in Adelphi?

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 23% of the $6,927 monthly median income of Adelphi 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 Adelphi. 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 Adelphi, MD