Respite Care in Baltimore, MD: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Baltimore, MD: the local picture

87,602

residents 65 or older (15% of Baltimore)

58%

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

39%

of residents 65+ report a disability

14

Medicare-certified hospices serve Baltimore ZIP codes

Most older adults in Baltimore live with someone: 58% 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 33,600 Baltimore residents aged 65 or older report a disability (39%). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 14 hospices serving Baltimore ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Baltimore compared with Maryland

Census figure	Baltimore	Maryland
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	42%	27%
Residents 65 or older	15%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	22%	9.5%
Households with no vehicle	27%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$40,470	—

Older residents in towns around Baltimore

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Baltimore Highlands, MD	4.7 mi	1,225	31%
Lansdowne, MD	5.3 mi	1,419	54%
Brooklyn Park, MD	5.6 mi	2,236	45%
Rosedale, MD	5.8 mi	3,746	26%
Arbutus, MD	5.9 mi	2,554	28%
Dundalk, MD	6.5 mi	10,646	34%

Hospices serving Baltimore

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Adoration Hospice	Baltimore, MD	4.8 mi	(410) 235-1060
Amedisys Hospice Of Greater Chesapeake	Rosedale, MD	6.3 mi	(410) 686-5635
Phr Of Baltimore	Baltimore, MD	6.6 mi	(410) 368-2825
Stella Maris Inc	Timonium, MD	9.5 mi	(410) 252-4500
Heartland Hospice (Baltimore)	Windsor Mill, MD	9.6 mi	(410) 247-2900

Nursing homes near Baltimore (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Transitional Care Services At Mercy Medical Center	Baltimore, MD	0.6 mi	5 of 5	35	(410) 332-9287
Future Care Charles Village	Baltimore, MD	1.1 mi	4 of 5	109	(410) 889-8500
Future Care Homewood	Baltimore, MD	1.5 mi	3 of 5	141	(410) 554-6300
Future Care Sandtown-Winchester	Baltimore, MD	1.5 mi	5 of 5	148	(410) 669-2750

Straight-line miles from the center of Baltimore. 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 Baltimore

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 47% of the $3,373 monthly median income of Baltimore 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.

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Questions

Respite Care in Baltimore: common questions

Which hospices serve Baltimore?

Medicare lists 14 hospices for Baltimore ZIP codes, including Adoration Hospice, Amedisys Hospice Of Greater Chesapeake, Phr Of Baltimore.

How much does respite care cost in Baltimore?

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 47% of the $3,373 monthly median income of Baltimore 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 Baltimore. 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 Baltimore

More senior care near Baltimore

Respite Care in nearby cities

Other care in Baltimore

More for Baltimore families

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 Baltimore, MD