Respite Care in Brookmont, MD: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Brookmont, MD: the local picture

649

residents 65 or older (18% of Brookmont)

86%

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

16%

of residents 65+ report a disability (26% in Montgomery County)

8

Medicare-certified hospices serve Brookmont ZIP codes

Most older adults in Brookmont 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 107 Brookmont residents aged 65 or older report a disability (16%) (26% in Montgomery County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Brookmont compared with Montgomery County and Maryland

Census figure	Brookmont	Montgomery County	Maryland
Residents 65+ with a disability	16%	26%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	14%	23%	27%
Residents 65 or older	18%	17%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	2.2%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.7%	7.4%	9.5%
Households with no vehicle	2.9%	8.5%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$222,995	$109,242	—

Older residents in towns around Brookmont

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Friendship Heights Village, MD	2.2 mi	1,292	32%
Bethesda, MD	2.4 mi	13,206	22%
McLean, VA	3.5 mi	10,022	23%
Chevy Chase, MD	3.9 mi	2,265	32%
Pimmit Hills, VA	4.8 mi	828	39%
Potomac, MD	5.4 mi	11,088	22%

Hospices serving Brookmont

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Capital Hospice	Washington, DC	3.4 mi	(202) 244-8300
Holy Cross Home Care And Hospice	Silver Spring, MD	7.9 mi	(301) 557-4663
Montgomery Hospice & Prince Georges Hospice	Rockville, MD	9.4 mi	(301) 921-4400
Jewish Social Service Agency Hospice	Rockville, MD	9.4 mi	(301) 881-3700
Heartland Hospice (Beltsville)	Beltsville, MD	13 mi	(240) 264-1692

Nursing homes near Brookmont (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Sibley Mem Hosp Renaissance	Washington, DC	1.7 mi	5 of 5	45	(202) 537-4000
Lisner Louise Dickson Hurthome	Washington, DC	2.5 mi	5 of 5	60	(202) 966-6667
Arleigh Burke Pavilion	Mc Lean, VA	2.7 mi	5 of 5	49	(703) 506-6900
Forest Hills Of DC	Washington, DC	3.2 mi	5 of 5	55	(202) 966-7623

Straight-line miles from the center of Brookmont. 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 Brookmont

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 9% of the $18,583 monthly median income of Brookmont 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 Brookmont: common questions

Which hospices serve Brookmont?

Medicare lists 8 hospices for Brookmont ZIP codes, including Capital Hospice, Holy Cross Home Care And Hospice, Montgomery Hospice & Prince Georges Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Brookmont?

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 9% of the $18,583 monthly median income of Brookmont 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 Brookmont. 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 Brookmont, MD