Respite Care in Arbutus, MD: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Arbutus, MD: the local picture

2,554

residents 65 or older (11% of Arbutus)

70%

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

28%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Baltimore County)

10

Medicare-certified hospices serve Arbutus ZIP codes

Most older adults in Arbutus live with someone: 70% 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 722 Arbutus residents aged 65 or older report a disability (28%) (29% in Baltimore County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Arbutus compared with Baltimore County and Maryland

Census figure	Arbutus	Baltimore County	Maryland
Residents 65+ with a disability	28%	29%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	30%	27%
Residents 65 or older	11%	18%	17%
Residents 85 or older	0.8%	2.3%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.8%	10%	9.5%
Households with no vehicle	4.6%	7.8%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$75,329	$66,579	—

Older residents in towns around Arbutus

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Lansdowne, MD	1.6 mi	1,419	54%
Linthicum, MD	2.7 mi	1,867	33%
Baltimore Highlands, MD	3.0 mi	1,225	31%
Catonsville, MD	3.0 mi	9,223	27%
Brooklyn Park, MD	4.1 mi	2,236	45%
Ilchester, MD	4.2 mi	2,876	23%

Hospices serving Arbutus

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Phr Of Baltimore	Baltimore, MD	0.9 mi	(410) 368-2825
Adoration Hospice	Baltimore, MD	7.1 mi	(410) 235-1060
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Maryland	Columbia, MD	7.9 mi	(410) 689-7400
Heartland Hospice (Baltimore)	Windsor Mill, MD	8.0 mi	(410) 247-2900
Amedisys Hospice Of Greater Chesapeake	Rosedale, MD	12 mi	(410) 686-5635

Nursing homes near Arbutus (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Charlestown Community Inc	Catonsville, MD	1.8 mi	5 of 5	103	(410) 247-9700
Little Sisters Of The Poor	Baltimore, MD	2.0 mi	4 of 5	20	(410) 744-9367
St. Elizabeth Rehabilitation & Nursing Center	Baltimore, MD	2.1 mi	3 of 5	162	(667) 600-2600
Carroll Park Healthcare	Baltimore, MD	2.4 mi	2 of 5	140	(410) 525-1544

Straight-line miles from the center of Arbutus. 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 Arbutus

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 25% of the $6,277 monthly median income of Arbutus 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 Arbutus: common questions

Which hospices serve Arbutus?

Medicare lists 10 hospices for Arbutus ZIP codes, including Phr Of Baltimore, Adoration Hospice, Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Maryland.

How much does respite care cost in Arbutus?

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 25% of the $6,277 monthly median income of Arbutus 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 Arbutus. 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 Arbutus, MD