Respite Care in Chestertown, MD for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Chestertown, MD: the local picture

1,462

residents 65 or older (26% of Chestertown)

56%

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

29%

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

6

Medicare-certified hospices serve Chestertown ZIP codes

Most older adults in Chestertown live with someone: 56% 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 375 Chestertown residents aged 65 or older report a disability (29%) (27% in Kent County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 6 hospices serving Chestertown ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Chestertown compared with Kent County and Maryland

Census figure	Chestertown	Kent County	Maryland
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	27%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	44%	30%	27%
Residents 65 or older	26%	27%	17%
Residents 85 or older	4.2%	3.0%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	6.1%	9.5%
Households with no vehicle	8.6%	5.7%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$56,250	$71,541	—

Older residents in towns around Chestertown

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Centreville, MD	12 mi	1,078	29%
Bowleys Quarters, MD	18 mi	1,089	32%
Edgewood, MD	18 mi	3,283	33%
Grasonville, MD	19 mi	417	19%
Abingdon, MD	20 mi	457	25%
Joppatowne, MD	20 mi	2,705	35%

Hospices serving Chestertown

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Compass Regional Hospice, Inc	Centreville, MD	11 mi	(443) 262-4100
Hospice Of The Chesapeake, Inc.	Pasadena, MD	24 mi	(443) 837-1519
Talbot Hospice Foundation, Inc	Easton, MD	31 mi	(410) 822-6681
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Maryland	Columbia, MD	41 mi	(410) 689-7400
Bridginglife, Inc.	Westminster, MD	54 mi	(410) 871-8000

Nursing homes near Chestertown (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Resorts At Chester River Manor Corp	Chestertown, MD	0.6 mi	3 of 5	98	(410) 778-4550
Chestertown Nursing And Rehab	Chestertown, MD	0.7 mi	1 of 5	92	(410) 778-1900
Willow Brooke CT Skilled Care Ctr At Heron Point	Chestertown, MD	0.8 mi	5 of 5	38	(410) 778-7300
Complete Care At Corsica Hills LLC	Centreville, MD	12 mi	3 of 5	120	(410) 758-2323

Straight-line miles from the center of Chestertown. 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 Chestertown

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 34% of the $4,688 monthly median income of Chestertown 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 Chestertown: common questions

Which hospices serve Chestertown?

Medicare lists 6 hospices for Chestertown ZIP codes, including Compass Regional Hospice, Inc, Hospice Of The Chesapeake, Inc., Talbot Hospice Foundation, Inc.

How much does respite care cost in Chestertown?

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 34% of the $4,688 monthly median income of Chestertown 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 Chestertown. 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 Chestertown, MD