Respite Care in Clarksburg, MD: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Clarksburg, MD: the local picture

2,890

residents 65 or older (9.5% of Clarksburg)

87%

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

27%

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

6

Medicare-certified hospices serve Clarksburg ZIP codes

Most older adults in Clarksburg live with someone: 87% 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 772 Clarksburg residents aged 65 or older report a disability (27%) (26% in Montgomery County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Clarksburg compared with Montgomery County and Maryland

Census figure	Clarksburg	Montgomery County	Maryland
Residents 65+ with a disability	27%	26%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	13%	23%	27%
Residents 65 or older	9.5%	17%	17%
Residents 85 or older	0.3%	2.2%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.1%	7.4%	9.5%
Households with no vehicle	4.2%	8.5%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$104,655	$109,242	—

Older residents in towns around Clarksburg

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Germantown, MD	3.4 mi	10,452	30%
Montgomery Village, MD	4.0 mi	4,812	29%
Damascus, MD	5.0 mi	2,674	32%
Flower Hill, MD	5.8 mi	2,084	27%
Gaithersburg, MD	6.4 mi	9,875	32%
Urbana, MD	8.2 mi	1,321	15%

Hospices serving Clarksburg

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Montgomery Hospice & Prince Georges Hospice	Rockville, MD	11 mi	(301) 921-4400
Jewish Social Service Agency Hospice	Rockville, MD	11 mi	(301) 881-3700
Holy Cross Home Care And Hospice	Silver Spring, MD	20 mi	(301) 557-4663
Frederick Health Hospice	Frederick, MD	21 mi	(240) 566-3030
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Maryland	Columbia, MD	23 mi	(410) 689-7400

Nursing homes near Clarksburg (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Montgomery Village Care Center	Gaithersburg, MD	4.8 mi	5 of 5	147	(301) 527-2500
Wilson Health Care Center	Gaithersburg, MD	6.3 mi	5 of 5	285	(301) 216-4004
Ingleside At King Farm	Rockville, MD	9.0 mi	5 of 5	45	(240) 499-9015
Shady Grove Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Rockville, MD	9.2 mi	3 of 5	154	(301) 315-1900

Straight-line miles from the center of Clarksburg. 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 Clarksburg

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 18% of the $8,721 monthly median income of Clarksburg 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 Clarksburg: common questions

Which hospices serve Clarksburg?

Medicare lists 6 hospices for Clarksburg ZIP codes, including Montgomery Hospice & Prince Georges Hospice, Jewish Social Service Agency Hospice, Holy Cross Home Care And Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Clarksburg?

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 18% of the $8,721 monthly median income of Clarksburg 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 Clarksburg. 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 Clarksburg, MD