Respite Care in Chesapeake Beach, MD for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Chesapeake Beach, MD: the local picture

1,125

residents 65 or older (17% of Chesapeake Beach)

59%

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

15%

of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in Calvert County)

4

Medicare-certified hospices serve Chesapeake Beach ZIP codes

Most older adults in Chesapeake Beach live with someone: 59% 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 173 Chesapeake Beach residents aged 65 or older report a disability (15%) (27% in Calvert County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 4 hospices serving Chesapeake Beach ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Chesapeake Beach compared with Calvert County and Maryland

Census figure	Chesapeake Beach	Calvert County	Maryland
Residents 65+ with a disability	15%	27%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	41%	22%	27%
Residents 65 or older	17%	16%	17%
Residents 85 or older	2.7%	1.7%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	0.0%	4.0%	9.5%
Households with no vehicle	5.6%	3.0%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$116,098	$91,551	—

Older residents in towns around Chesapeake Beach

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Owings, MD	3.1 mi	330	25%
Huntingtown, MD	6.4 mi	493	45%
Deale, MD	6.7 mi	963	14%
Shady Side, MD	9.8 mi	906	23%
Prince Frederick, MD	10 mi	559	39%
Marlton, MD	13 mi	1,403	35%

Hospices serving Chesapeake Beach

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of The Chesapeake, Inc.	Prince Frederick, MD	11 mi	(443) 837-1519
Hospice Of The Chesapeake, Inc.	Pasadena, MD	30 mi	(443) 837-1519
Heartland Hospice (Beltsville)	Beltsville, MD	32 mi	(240) 264-1692
Hospice Of St Mary's	Callaway, MD	32 mi	(301) 994-3023

Nursing homes near Chesapeake Beach (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Calvert County Nursing Ctr.	Prince Frederick, MD	9.2 mi	2 of 5	149	(410) 535-2300
South River Rehabilitation And Wellness Center	Edgewater, MD	17 mi	4 of 5	111	(410) 956-5000
Autumn Lake Healthcare At Bradford Oaks	Clinton, MD	18 mi	4 of 5	180	(301) 856-1660
Hidden Waters Rehabilitation And Wellness Center	Clinton, MD	19 mi	2 of 5	267	(301) 868-3600

Straight-line miles from the center of Chesapeake Beach. 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 Chesapeake Beach

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 16% of the $9,675 monthly median income of Chesapeake Beach 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 Chesapeake Beach: common questions

Which hospices serve Chesapeake Beach?

Medicare lists 4 hospices for Chesapeake Beach ZIP codes, including Hospice Of The Chesapeake, Inc., Hospice Of The Chesapeake, Inc., Heartland Hospice (Beltsville).

How much does respite care cost in Chesapeake Beach?

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 16% of the $9,675 monthly median income of Chesapeake Beach 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 Chesapeake Beach. 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 Chesapeake Beach, MD