Respite Care in Fallston, MD: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Fallston, MD: the local picture

1,904

residents 65 or older (19% of Fallston)

85%

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

29%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Harford County)

6

Medicare-certified hospices serve Fallston ZIP codes

Most older adults in Fallston live with someone: 85% 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 555 Fallston residents aged 65 or older report a disability (29%) (30% in Harford County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Fallston compared with Harford County and Maryland

Census figure	Fallston	Harford County	Maryland
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	15%	25%	27%
Residents 65 or older	19%	17%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.0%	1.7%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	9.7%	9.5%
Households with no vehicle	0.0%	4.4%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$118,308	$70,571	—

Older residents in towns around Fallston

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Bel Air North, MD	3.7 mi	5,044	27%
Pleasant Hills, MD	4.1 mi	941	24%
Bel Air, MD	4.9 mi	2,305	37%
Jarrettsville, MD	5.0 mi	413	11%
Kingsville, MD	5.7 mi	1,264	29%
Bel Air South, MD	7.1 mi	9,299	29%

Hospices serving Fallston

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Gilchrist Hospice Care, Inc	Hunt Valley, MD	12 mi	(443) 849-8200
Stella Maris Inc	Timonium, MD	14 mi	(410) 252-4500
Amedisys Hospice Of Greater Chesapeake	Rosedale, MD	14 mi	(410) 686-5635
Heartland Hospice (Baltimore)	Windsor Mill, MD	23 mi	(410) 247-2900
Bridginglife, Inc.	Westminster, MD	29 mi	(410) 871-8000

Nursing homes near Fallston (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Sterling Care Forest Hill	Forest Hill, MD	3.9 mi	5 of 5	156	(410) 838-0101
Sterling Care Bel Air	Bel Air, MD	4.4 mi	4 of 5	155	(410) 838-7810
Glen Meadows Retirement Com.	Glen Arm, MD	7.3 mi	4 of 5	31	(410) 592-5310
Lorien Nsg & Rehab Ctr Belair	Bel Air, MD	8.0 mi	4 of 5	120	(410) 803-1400

Straight-line miles from the center of Fallston. 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 Fallston

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 $9,859 monthly median income of Fallston 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 Fallston: common questions

Which hospices serve Fallston?

Medicare lists 6 hospices for Fallston ZIP codes, including Gilchrist Hospice Care, Inc, Stella Maris Inc, Amedisys Hospice Of Greater Chesapeake.

How much does respite care cost in Fallston?

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 $9,859 monthly median income of Fallston 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 Fallston. 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 Fallston

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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 Fallston, MD