Respite Care in Fountainhead-Orchard Hills, MD

Local figures

Respite Care in Fountainhead-Orchard Hills, MD: the local picture

1,362

residents 65 or older (21% of Fountainhead-Orchard Hills)

84%

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

43%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Washington County)

1

Medicare-certified hospices serve Fountainhead-Orchard Hills ZIP codes

Most older adults in Fountainhead-Orchard Hills live with someone: 84% 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 581 Fountainhead-Orchard Hills residents aged 65 or older report a disability (43%) (32% in Washington County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 1 hospice serving Fountainhead-Orchard Hills ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Fountainhead-Orchard Hills compared with Washington County and Maryland

Census figure	Fountainhead-Orchard Hills	Washington County	Maryland
Residents 65+ with a disability	43%	32%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	16%	28%	27%
Residents 65 or older	21%	18%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	2.1%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	1.7%	9.0%	9.5%
Households with no vehicle	2.1%	7.7%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$84,167	$56,121	—

Older residents in towns around Fountainhead-Orchard Hills

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Paramount-Long Meadow, MD	1.5 mi	468	22%
Maugansville, MD	1.6 mi	999	25%
State Line, PA	3.1 mi	344	16%
Hagerstown, MD	3.3 mi	6,354	41%
Robinwood, MD	5.1 mi	1,273	34%
Halfway, MD	5.7 mi	2,320	38%

Hospices serving Fountainhead-Orchard Hills

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of Washington County, Inc	Hagerstown, MD	4.0 mi	(301) 791-6360

Nursing homes near Fountainhead-Orchard Hills (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Western Md Hospital Center	Hagerstown, MD	1.4 mi	5 of 5	63	(301) 745-4200
Coffman Nursing Home	Hagerstown, MD	1.7 mi	3 of 5	59	(301) 733-2914
Complete Care At Hagerstown	Hagerstown, MD	1.9 mi	1 of 5	60	(301) 733-8700
Hagerstown Healthcare Center	Hagerstown, MD	3.6 mi	2 of 5	140	(301) 797-4020

Straight-line miles from the center of Fountainhead-Orchard Hills. 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 Fountainhead-Orchard Hills

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 23% of the $7,014 monthly median income of Fountainhead-Orchard Hills 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 Fountainhead-Orchard Hills: common questions

Which hospices serve Fountainhead-Orchard Hills?

Medicare lists 1 hospice for Fountainhead-Orchard Hills ZIP codes, including Hospice Of Washington County, Inc.

How much does respite care cost in Fountainhead-Orchard Hills?

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 23% of the $7,014 monthly median income of Fountainhead-Orchard Hills 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 Fountainhead-Orchard Hills. 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.