Respite Care in Jessup, MD: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Jessup, MD: the local picture

436

residents 65 or older (4.4% of Jessup)

65%

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

17%

of residents 65+ report a disability (25% in Howard County)

6

Medicare-certified hospices serve Jessup ZIP codes

Most older adults in Jessup live with someone: 65% 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 28 Jessup residents aged 65 or older report a disability (17%) (25% in Howard County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 6 hospices serving Jessup ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Jessup compared with Howard County and Maryland

Census figure	Jessup	Howard County	Maryland
Residents 65+ with a disability	17%	25%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	19%	27%
Residents 65 or older	4.4%	15%	17%
Residents 85 or older	0.0%	1.6%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	23%	5.7%	9.5%
Households with no vehicle	0.0%	3.6%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$54,301	$110,656	—

Older residents in towns around Jessup

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Savage, MD	2.4 mi	647	43%
Fort Meade, MD	3.5 mi	258	19%
Maryland City, MD	3.6 mi	1,510	34%
Elkridge, MD	3.7 mi	2,075	27%
North Laurel, MD	4.0 mi	2,791	15%
Severn, MD	4.4 mi	7,436	26%

Hospices serving Jessup

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Maryland	Columbia, MD	4.9 mi	(410) 689-7400
Heartland Hospice (Baltimore)	Windsor Mill, MD	13 mi	(410) 247-2900
Hospice Of The Chesapeake, Inc.	Pasadena, MD	15 mi	(443) 837-1519
Luminis Health Gilchrist Life Care Institute	Annapolis, MD	16 mi	(443) 843-8200
Gilchrist Hospice Care, Inc	Hunt Valley, MD	24 mi	(443) 849-8200

Nursing homes near Jessup (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Lorien Nursing & Rehab Ctr - Elkridge	Elkridge, MD	2.0 mi	3 of 5	70	(410) 579-2626
Autumn Lake Healthcare At Cherry Lane	Laurel, MD	5.9 mi	5 of 5	155	(301) 498-8558
Lorien Health Systems - Columbia	Columbia, MD	6.7 mi	2 of 5	205	(410) 531-5300
Residences At Vantage Point	Columbia, MD	6.7 mi	5 of 5	44	(410) 992-1100

Straight-line miles from the center of Jessup. 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 Jessup

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 35% of the $4,525 monthly median income of Jessup 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 Jessup: common questions

Which hospices serve Jessup?

Medicare lists 6 hospices for Jessup ZIP codes, including Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Maryland, Heartland Hospice (Baltimore), Hospice Of The Chesapeake, Inc..

How much does respite care cost in Jessup?

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 35% of the $4,525 monthly median income of Jessup 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 Jessup. 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 Jessup, MD