Respite Care in Baltimore Highlands, MD
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Respite Care in Baltimore Highlands, MD: the local picture
Most older adults in Baltimore Highlands live with someone: 84% 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 379 Baltimore Highlands residents aged 65 or older report a disability (31%) (28% in Anne Arundel County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.
Medicare lists 8 hospices serving Baltimore Highlands ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.
Baltimore Highlands compared with Anne Arundel County and Maryland
| Census figure | Baltimore Highlands | Anne Arundel County | Maryland |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 31% | 28% | 30% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 16% | 25% | 27% |
| Residents 65 or older | 15% | 16% | 17% |
| Residents 85 or older | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 47% | 6.5% | 9.5% |
| Households with no vehicle | 11% | 4.1% | 8.8% |
Older residents in towns around Baltimore Highlands
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn Park, MD | 1.4 mi | 2,236 | 45% |
| Lansdowne, MD | 1.5 mi | 1,419 | 54% |
| Linthicum, MD | 2.3 mi | 1,867 | 33% |
| Arbutus, MD | 3.0 mi | 2,554 | 28% |
| Ferndale, MD | 3.4 mi | 2,309 | 42% |
| Baltimore, MD | 4.7 mi | 87,602 | 39% |
Hospices serving Baltimore Highlands
| Hospice | Office | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amedisys Hospice Of Greater Chesapeake | Rosedale, MD | 10 mi | (410) 686-5635 |
| Heartland Hospice (Baltimore) | Windsor Mill, MD | 10 mi | (410) 247-2900 |
| Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Maryland | Columbia, MD | 11 mi | (410) 689-7400 |
| Hospice Of The Chesapeake, Inc. | Pasadena, MD | 11 mi | (443) 837-1519 |
| Stella Maris Inc | Timonium, MD | 14 mi | (410) 252-4500 |
Nursing homes near Baltimore Highlands (ask about short stays)
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hammonds Lane Center | Brooklyn Park, MD | 1.7 mi | 3 of 5 | 113 | (410) 636-3400 |
| St. Elizabeth Rehabilitation & Nursing Center | Baltimore, MD | 2.8 mi | 3 of 5 | 162 | (667) 600-2600 |
| Roland Park Place | Baltimore, MD | 3.0 mi | 5 of 5 | 16 | (410) 243-5800 |
| Carroll Park Healthcare | Baltimore, MD | 3.2 mi | 2 of 5 | 140 | (410) 525-1544 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Baltimore Highlands. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What respite care costs in Baltimore Highlands
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. 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.
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.
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Respite Care in Baltimore Highlands: common questions
Which hospices serve Baltimore Highlands?
Medicare lists 8 hospices for Baltimore Highlands ZIP codes, including Amedisys Hospice Of Greater Chesapeake, Heartland Hospice (Baltimore), Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Maryland.
How much does respite care cost in Baltimore Highlands?
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. 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 Baltimore Highlands. 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.
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