Respite Care in Greenbelt, MD: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Greenbelt, MD: the local picture

3,459

residents 65 or older (14% of Greenbelt)

55%

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

28%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Prince George's County)

11

Medicare-certified hospices serve Greenbelt ZIP codes

Most older adults in Greenbelt live with someone: 55% 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 981 Greenbelt residents aged 65 or older report a disability (28%) (29% in Prince George's County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 11 hospices serving Greenbelt ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Greenbelt compared with Prince George's County and Maryland

Census figure	Greenbelt	Prince George's County	Maryland
Residents 65+ with a disability	28%	29%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	45%	26%	27%
Residents 65 or older	14%	15%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.1%	1.5%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	17%	9.4%	9.5%
Households with no vehicle	14%	9.2%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$67,551	$82,366	—

Older residents in towns around Greenbelt

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Berwyn Heights, MD	1.5 mi	377	27%
Seabrook, MD	2.0 mi	2,292	36%
New Carrollton, MD	2.1 mi	2,109	25%
College Park, MD	2.7 mi	2,160	25%
East Riverdale, MD	2.8 mi	1,166	25%
Riverdale Park, MD	3.0 mi	703	41%

Hospices serving Greenbelt

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Capital Caring	Greenbelt, MD	0.3 mi	(301) 883-0866
Heartland Hospice (Beltsville)	Beltsville, MD	4.1 mi	(240) 264-1692
Holy Cross Home Care And Hospice	Silver Spring, MD	6.8 mi	(301) 557-4663
Amedisys Hospice	Largo, MD	9.5 mi	(301) 349-3568
Capital Hospice	Washington, DC	10 mi	(202) 244-8300

Nursing homes near Greenbelt (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Doctors Community Rehabilitation And Patient Care	Lanham, MD	1.5 mi	3 of 5	130	(301) 552-2000
Crescent Cities Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	Riverdale, MD	3.6 mi	3 of 5	158	(301) 699-2000
Sterling Care Hillhaven	Adelphi, MD	4.4 mi	5 of 5	66	(301) 937-3939
Sacred Heart Home Inc	Hyattsville, MD	4.6 mi	5 of 5	44	(301) 277-6500

Straight-line miles from the center of Greenbelt. 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 Greenbelt

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 28% of the $5,629 monthly median income of Greenbelt 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 Greenbelt: common questions

Which hospices serve Greenbelt?

Medicare lists 11 hospices for Greenbelt ZIP codes, including Capital Caring, Heartland Hospice (Beltsville), Holy Cross Home Care And Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Greenbelt?

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 28% of the $5,629 monthly median income of Greenbelt 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 Greenbelt. 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 Greenbelt

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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 Greenbelt, MD