Respite Care in Huntingtown, MD for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Huntingtown, MD: the local picture

493

residents 65 or older (18% of Huntingtown)

94%

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

45%

of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in Calvert County)

3

Medicare-certified hospices serve Huntingtown ZIP codes

Most older adults in Huntingtown live with someone: 94% 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 221 Huntingtown residents aged 65 or older report a disability (45%) (27% in Calvert County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 3 hospices serving Huntingtown ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Huntingtown compared with Calvert County and Maryland

Census figure	Huntingtown	Calvert County	Maryland
Residents 65+ with a disability	45%	27%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	5.6%	22%	27%
Residents 65 or older	18%	16%	17%
Residents 85 or older	3.1%	1.7%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.7%	4.0%	9.5%
Households with no vehicle	2.0%	3.0%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$137,240	$91,551	—

Older residents in towns around Huntingtown

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Prince Frederick, MD	5.1 mi	559	39%
Chesapeake Beach, MD	6.4 mi	1,125	15%
Owings, MD	6.9 mi	330	25%
Golden Beach, MD	9.5 mi	531	23%
Deale, MD	13 mi	963	14%
Marlton, MD	14 mi	1,403	35%

Hospices serving Huntingtown

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of The Chesapeake, Inc.	Prince Frederick, MD	5.6 mi	(443) 837-1519
Hospice Of The Chesapeake, Inc.	Waldorf, MD	19 mi	(443) 837-1519
Hospice Of The Chesapeake, Inc.	Pasadena, MD	36 mi	(443) 837-1519

Nursing homes near Huntingtown (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Calvert County Nursing Ctr.	Prince Frederick, MD	3.8 mi	2 of 5	149	(410) 535-2300
Charlotte Hall Veterans Home	Charlotte Hall, MD	13 mi	5 of 5	286	(301) 884-8171
Autumn Lake Healthcare At Bradford Oaks	Clinton, MD	17 mi	4 of 5	180	(301) 856-1660
Waldorf Center	Waldorf, MD	17 mi	4 of 5	115	(301) 645-2813

Straight-line miles from the center of Huntingtown. 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 Huntingtown

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 14% of the $11,437 monthly median income of Huntingtown 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 Huntingtown: common questions

Which hospices serve Huntingtown?

Medicare lists 3 hospices for Huntingtown ZIP codes, including Hospice Of The Chesapeake, Inc., Hospice Of The Chesapeake, Inc., Hospice Of The Chesapeake, Inc..

How much does respite care cost in Huntingtown?

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 14% of the $11,437 monthly median income of Huntingtown 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 Huntingtown. 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 Huntingtown, MD