Respite Care in Ferndale, MD: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Ferndale, MD: the local picture

2,309

residents 65 or older (13% of Ferndale)

70%

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

42%

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

9

Medicare-certified hospices serve Ferndale ZIP codes

Most older adults in Ferndale 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 959 Ferndale residents aged 65 or older report a disability (42%) (28% in Anne Arundel County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 9 hospices serving Ferndale ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Ferndale compared with Anne Arundel County and Maryland

Census figure	Ferndale	Anne Arundel County	Maryland
Residents 65+ with a disability	42%	28%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	25%	27%
Residents 65 or older	13%	16%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	1.7%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.9%	6.5%	9.5%
Households with no vehicle	8.2%	4.1%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$48,485	$92,094	—

Older residents in towns around Ferndale

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Linthicum, MD	2.3 mi	1,867	33%
Brooklyn Park, MD	2.3 mi	2,236	45%
Glen Burnie, MD	2.5 mi	10,949	33%
Baltimore Highlands, MD	3.4 mi	1,225	31%
Lansdowne, MD	3.8 mi	1,419	54%
Pasadena, MD	4.5 mi	4,042	29%

Hospices serving Ferndale

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of The Chesapeake, Inc.	Pasadena, MD	8.7 mi	(443) 837-1519
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Maryland	Columbia, MD	11 mi	(410) 689-7400
Amedisys Hospice Of Greater Chesapeake	Rosedale, MD	13 mi	(410) 686-5635
Heartland Hospice (Baltimore)	Windsor Mill, MD	13 mi	(410) 247-2900
Luminis Health Gilchrist Life Care Institute	Annapolis, MD	14 mi	(443) 843-8200

Nursing homes near Ferndale (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Hammonds Lane Center	Brooklyn Park, MD	1.8 mi	3 of 5	113	(410) 636-3400
Autumn Lake Healthcare At Glen Burnie	Glen Burnie, MD	2.0 mi	2 of 5	190	(410) 766-3460
Autumn Lake Healthcare At Baltimore Washington	Glen Burnie, MD	3.3 mi	2 of 5	129	(410) 761-1222
Marley Neck Rehabilitation And Wellness Center	Glen Burnie, MD	3.5 mi	4 of 5	95	(410) 768-8200

Straight-line miles from the center of Ferndale. 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 Ferndale

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 39% of the $4,040 monthly median income of Ferndale 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 Ferndale: common questions

Which hospices serve Ferndale?

Medicare lists 9 hospices for Ferndale ZIP codes, including Hospice Of The Chesapeake, Inc., Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Maryland, Amedisys Hospice Of Greater Chesapeake.

How much does respite care cost in Ferndale?

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 39% of the $4,040 monthly median income of Ferndale 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 Ferndale. 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 Ferndale, MD