Respite Care in Cape St. Claire, MD
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Respite Care in Cape St. Claire, MD: the local picture
Most older adults in Cape St. Claire 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 269 Cape St. Claire residents aged 65 or older report a disability (18%) (28% in Anne Arundel County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.
Medicare lists 6 hospices serving Cape St. Claire ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.
Cape St. Claire compared with Anne Arundel County and Maryland
| Census figure | Cape St. Claire | Anne Arundel County | Maryland |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 18% | 28% | 30% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 16% | 25% | 27% |
| Residents 65 or older | 16% | 16% | 17% |
| Residents 85 or older | 0.9% | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 0.8% | 6.5% | 9.5% |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.2% | 4.1% | 8.8% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $101,624 | $92,094 | — |
Older residents in towns around Cape St. Claire
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arnold, MD | 3.2 mi | 3,699 | 23% |
| Lake Shore, MD | 4.1 mi | 3,448 | 27% |
| Naval Academy, MD | 4.5 mi | 50 | 10% |
| Annapolis, MD | 5.9 mi | 8,301 | 26% |
| Parole, MD | 6.9 mi | 6,241 | 27% |
| Severna Park, MD | 7.1 mi | 7,051 | 29% |
Hospices serving Cape St. Claire
| Hospice | Office | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospice Of The Chesapeake, Inc. | Pasadena, MD | 5.9 mi | (443) 837-1519 |
| Luminis Health Gilchrist Life Care Institute | Annapolis, MD | 6.7 mi | (443) 843-8200 |
| Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Maryland | Columbia, MD | 24 mi | (410) 689-7400 |
| Heartland Hospice (Baltimore) | Windsor Mill, MD | 27 mi | (410) 247-2900 |
| Talbot Hospice Foundation, Inc | Easton, MD | 27 mi | (410) 822-6681 |
Nursing homes near Cape St. Claire (ask about short stays)
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Future Care Chesapeake | Arnold, MD | 3.1 mi | 5 of 5 | 152 | (410) 647-0015 |
| Complete Care At Annapolis | Annapolis, MD | 6.2 mi | 5 of 5 | 97 | (410) 267-8653 |
| Autumn Lake Healthcare At Spa Creek | Annapolis, MD | 6.5 mi | 3 of 5 | 130 | (410) 269-5100 |
| Complete Care At Severna Park LLC | Severna Park, MD | 7.2 mi | 3 of 5 | 138 | (410) 544-4220 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Cape St. Claire. 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 Cape St. Claire
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 19% of the $8,469 monthly median income of Cape St. Claire 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.
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 Cape St. Claire: common questions
Which hospices serve Cape St. Claire?
Medicare lists 6 hospices for Cape St. Claire ZIP codes, including Hospice Of The Chesapeake, Inc., Luminis Health Gilchrist Life Care Institute, Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Maryland.
How much does respite care cost in Cape St. Claire?
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 19% of the $8,469 monthly median income of Cape St. Claire 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 Cape St. Claire. 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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