Respite Care in Cumberland, MD: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Cumberland, MD: the local picture

4,370

residents 65 or older (23% of Cumberland)

56%

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

47%

of residents 65+ report a disability (41% in Allegany County)

3

Medicare-certified hospices serve Cumberland ZIP codes

Most older adults in Cumberland 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 1,894 Cumberland residents aged 65 or older report a disability (47%) (41% in Allegany County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 3 hospices serving Cumberland ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Cumberland compared with Allegany County and Maryland

Census figure	Cumberland	Allegany County	Maryland
Residents 65+ with a disability	47%	41%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	44%	36%	27%
Residents 65 or older	23%	21%	17%
Residents 85 or older	4.3%	2.9%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	16%	12%	9.5%
Households with no vehicle	16%	9.1%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$38,553	$48,402	—

Older residents in towns around Cumberland

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
La Vale, MD	3.9 mi	1,108	41%
Cresaptown, MD	5.7 mi	657	70%
Frostburg, MD	9.0 mi	1,137	39%
Keyser, WV	19 mi	1,104	34%
Bedford, PA	29 mi	733	42%
Somerset, PA	30 mi	1,557	42%

Hospices serving Cumberland

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Upmc Western Maryland	Cumberland, MD	5.8 mi	(240) 964-9000
Hospice Of Garrett County	Oakland, MD	33 mi	(301) 334-5151
Wvuhs Home Care	Clarksburg, WV	88 mi	(681) 342-3200

Nursing homes near Cumberland (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Cumberland Healthcare Center	Cumberland, MD	0.8 mi	2 of 5	130	(301) 724-6066
Allegany Health Nursing And Rehab	Cumberland, MD	1.1 mi	4 of 5	153	(301) 777-5941
Devlin Manor Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Cumberland, MD	1.3 mi	3 of 5	124	(301) 724-1400
Lions Rehab Center	Cumberland, MD	2.1 mi	2 of 5	101	(301) 722-6272

Straight-line miles from the center of Cumberland. 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 Cumberland

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 49% of the $3,213 monthly median income of Cumberland 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 Cumberland: common questions

Which hospices serve Cumberland?

Medicare lists 3 hospices for Cumberland ZIP codes, including Upmc Western Maryland, Hospice Of Garrett County, Wvuhs Home Care.

How much does respite care cost in Cumberland?

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 49% of the $3,213 monthly median income of Cumberland 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 Cumberland. 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.

More near Cumberland

More senior care near Cumberland

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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 Cumberland, MD