Respite Care in Deale, MD: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Deale, MD: the local picture

963

residents 65 or older (18% of Deale)

70%

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

14%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Anne Arundel County)

2

Medicare-certified hospices serve Deale ZIP codes

Most older adults in Deale live with someone: 70% 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 135 Deale residents aged 65 or older report a disability (14%) (28% in Anne Arundel County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 2 hospices serving Deale ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Deale compared with Anne Arundel County and Maryland

Census figure	Deale	Anne Arundel County	Maryland
Residents 65+ with a disability	14%	28%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	25%	27%
Residents 65 or older	18%	16%	17%
Residents 85 or older	0.9%	1.7%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.5%	6.5%	9.5%
Households with no vehicle	0.0%	4.1%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$90,605	$92,094	—

Older residents in towns around Deale

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Shady Side, MD	3.2 mi	906	23%
Owings, MD	6.1 mi	330	25%
Chesapeake Beach, MD	6.7 mi	1,125	15%
Mayo, MD	8.3 mi	1,307	25%
Marlboro Meadows, MD	10.0 mi	702	54%
Edgewater, MD	11 mi	1,763	28%

Hospices serving Deale

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Luminis Health Gilchrist Life Care Institute	Annapolis, MD	14 mi	(443) 843-8200
Hospice Of The Chesapeake, Inc.	Pasadena, MD	23 mi	(443) 837-1519

Nursing homes near Deale (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
South River Rehabilitation And Wellness Center	Edgewater, MD	11 mi	4 of 5	111	(410) 956-5000
Ginger Cove	Annapolis, MD	12 mi	4 of 5	55	(410) 266-7300
Autumn Lake Healthcare At Spa Creek	Annapolis, MD	12 mi	3 of 5	130	(410) 269-5100
Complete Care At Annapolis	Annapolis, MD	12 mi	5 of 5	97	(410) 267-8653

Straight-line miles from the center of Deale. 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 Deale

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 21% of the $7,550 monthly median income of Deale 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 Deale: common questions

Which hospices serve Deale?

Medicare lists 2 hospices for Deale ZIP codes, including Luminis Health Gilchrist Life Care Institute, Hospice Of The Chesapeake, Inc..

How much does respite care cost in Deale?

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 21% of the $7,550 monthly median income of Deale 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 Deale. 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 Deale, MD