Respite Care in Brentwood, MD: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Brentwood, MD: the local picture

370

residents 65 or older (9.8% of Brentwood)

86%

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

23%

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

8

Medicare-certified hospices serve Brentwood ZIP codes

Most older adults in Brentwood 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 85 Brentwood residents aged 65 or older report a disability (23%) (29% in Prince George's County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 8 hospices serving Brentwood ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Brentwood compared with Prince George's County and Maryland

Census figure	Brentwood	Prince George's County	Maryland
Residents 65+ with a disability	23%	29%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	14%	26%	27%
Residents 65 or older	9.8%	15%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.0%	1.5%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.4%	9.4%	9.5%
Households with no vehicle	6.7%	9.2%	8.8%

Older residents in towns around Brentwood

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Mount Rainier, MD	0.4 mi	1,281	36%
Hyattsville, MD	1.2 mi	2,429	25%
Bladensburg, MD	1.7 mi	1,252	32%
Chillum, MD	2.0 mi	4,347	24%
University Park, MD	2.0 mi	593	8.8%
Riverdale Park, MD	2.3 mi	703	41%

Hospices serving Brentwood

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Vitas Innovative Hospice Care Of Greater Wash, DC	Washington, DC	3.4 mi	(202) 414-5411
Capital Caring	Greenbelt, MD	5.5 mi	(301) 883-0866
Capital Hospice	Washington, DC	6.2 mi	(202) 244-8300
Heartland Hospice (Beltsville)	Beltsville, MD	7.2 mi	(240) 264-1692
Amedisys Hospice	Largo, MD	9.2 mi	(301) 349-3568

Nursing homes near Brentwood (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Sacred Heart Home Inc	Hyattsville, MD	1.0 mi	5 of 5	44	(301) 277-6500
Complete Care At Hyattsville	Hyattsville, MD	1.2 mi	2 of 5	270	(301) 864-2333
The Hsc Pediatric Skilled Nursing Facility	Washington, DC	1.3 mi	3 of 5	16	(202) 832-4400
Crescent Cities Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	Riverdale, MD	1.7 mi	3 of 5	158	(301) 699-2000

Straight-line miles from the center of Brentwood. 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 Brentwood

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.

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 Brentwood: common questions

Which hospices serve Brentwood?

Medicare lists 8 hospices for Brentwood ZIP codes, including Vitas Innovative Hospice Care Of Greater Wash, DC, Capital Caring, Capital Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Brentwood?

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 Brentwood. 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Brentwood, MD