Respite Care in Glenmont, MD: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Glenmont, MD: the local picture

2,150

residents 65 or older (12% of Glenmont)

83%

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

24%

of residents 65+ report a disability (26% in Montgomery County)

9

Medicare-certified hospices serve Glenmont ZIP codes

Most older adults in Glenmont live with someone: 83% 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 511 Glenmont residents aged 65 or older report a disability (24%) (26% in Montgomery County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Glenmont compared with Montgomery County and Maryland

Census figure	Glenmont	Montgomery County	Maryland
Residents 65+ with a disability	24%	26%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	17%	23%	27%
Residents 65 or older	12%	17%	17%
Residents 85 or older	0.7%	2.2%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.8%	7.4%	9.5%
Households with no vehicle	4.1%	8.5%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$107,125	$109,242	—

Older residents in towns around Glenmont

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Layhill, MD	1.4 mi	1,044	26%
Wheaton, MD	1.6 mi	7,015	19%
Kemp Mill, MD	2.4 mi	2,110	22%
Colesville, MD	2.5 mi	3,901	22%
Aspen Hill, MD	2.5 mi	8,084	29%
North Kensington, MD	2.5 mi	1,825	29%

Hospices serving Glenmont

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Holy Cross Home Care And Hospice	Silver Spring, MD	4.1 mi	(301) 557-4663
Montgomery Hospice & Prince Georges Hospice	Rockville, MD	6.6 mi	(301) 921-4400
Jewish Social Service Agency Hospice	Rockville, MD	6.6 mi	(301) 881-3700
Heartland Hospice (Beltsville)	Beltsville, MD	6.8 mi	(240) 264-1692
Capital Hospice	Washington, DC	7.3 mi	(202) 244-8300

Nursing homes near Glenmont (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Montcare At Wheaton	Wheaton, MD	1.4 mi	4 of 5	94	(301) 942-2500
Layhill Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Silver Spring, MD	1.7 mi	1 of 5	129	(301) 871-2000
Complete Care At Wheaton	Wheaton, MD	1.9 mi	5 of 5	116	(301) 933-2500
Autumn Lake Healthcare At Arcola	Silver Spring, MD	2.6 mi	4 of 5	151	(301) 649-2400

Straight-line miles from the center of Glenmont. 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 Glenmont

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 18% of the $8,927 monthly median income of Glenmont 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 Glenmont: common questions

Which hospices serve Glenmont?

Medicare lists 9 hospices for Glenmont ZIP codes, including Holy Cross Home Care And Hospice, Montgomery Hospice & Prince Georges Hospice, Jewish Social Service Agency Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Glenmont?

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 18% of the $8,927 monthly median income of Glenmont 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 Glenmont. 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 Glenmont, MD