Respite Care in Carney, MD: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Carney, MD: the local picture

6,776

residents 65 or older (24% of Carney)

63%

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

29%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Baltimore County)

8

Medicare-certified hospices serve Carney ZIP codes

Most older adults in Carney live with someone: 63% 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 1,883 Carney residents aged 65 or older report a disability (29%) (29% in Baltimore County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Carney compared with Baltimore County and Maryland

Census figure	Carney	Baltimore County	Maryland
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	29%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	30%	27%
Residents 65 or older	24%	18%	17%
Residents 85 or older	5.9%	2.3%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.6%	10%	9.5%
Households with no vehicle	6.8%	7.8%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$69,710	$66,579	—

Older residents in towns around Carney

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Parkville, MD	2.2 mi	4,678	31%
Perry Hall, MD	2.4 mi	4,848	33%
Hampton, MD	2.7 mi	1,079	23%
Overlea, MD	2.8 mi	2,088	32%
White Marsh, MD	3.8 mi	1,884	25%
Rossville, MD	4.1 mi	2,724	26%

Hospices serving Carney

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Amedisys Hospice Of Greater Chesapeake	Rosedale, MD	4.9 mi	(410) 686-5635
Stella Maris Inc	Timonium, MD	7.3 mi	(410) 252-4500
Gilchrist Hospice Care, Inc	Hunt Valley, MD	8.8 mi	(443) 849-8200
Adoration Hospice	Baltimore, MD	9.3 mi	(410) 235-1060
Heartland Hospice (Baltimore)	Windsor Mill, MD	15 mi	(410) 247-2900

Nursing homes near Carney (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Oak Crest Village	Parkville, MD	1.3 mi	4 of 5	80	(410) 882-3248
Autumn Lake Healthcare At Loch Raven	Baltimore, MD	2.0 mi	2 of 5	113	(410) 668-1961
Autumn Lake Healthcare At Parkville	Baltimore, MD	2.0 mi	4 of 5	135	(410) 661-5955
Autumn Lake Healthcare At Perring Parkway	Baltimore, MD	2.8 mi	3 of 5	125	(410) 661-5717

Straight-line miles from the center of Carney. 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 Carney

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 27% of the $5,809 monthly median income of Carney 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 Carney: common questions

Which hospices serve Carney?

Medicare lists 8 hospices for Carney ZIP codes, including Amedisys Hospice Of Greater Chesapeake, Stella Maris Inc, Gilchrist Hospice Care, Inc.

How much does respite care cost in Carney?

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 27% of the $5,809 monthly median income of Carney 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 Carney. 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 Carney, MD