Respite Care in Joppatowne, MD: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Joppatowne, MD: the local picture

2,705

residents 65 or older (19% of Joppatowne)

77%

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

35%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Harford County)

7

Medicare-certified hospices serve Joppatowne ZIP codes

Most older adults in Joppatowne live with someone: 77% 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 935 Joppatowne residents aged 65 or older report a disability (35%) (30% in Harford County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 7 hospices serving Joppatowne ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Joppatowne compared with Harford County and Maryland

Census figure	Joppatowne	Harford County	Maryland
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	23%	25%	27%
Residents 65 or older	19%	17%	17%
Residents 85 or older	2.4%	1.7%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.7%	9.7%	9.5%
Households with no vehicle	2.2%	4.4%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$63,750	$70,571	—

Older residents in towns around Joppatowne

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Edgewood, MD	3.0 mi	3,283	33%
Honeygo, MD	4.2 mi	2,116	27%
Kingsville, MD	4.8 mi	1,264	29%
Pleasant Hills, MD	5.3 mi	941	24%
Abingdon, MD	5.3 mi	457	25%
White Marsh, MD	6.2 mi	1,884	25%

Hospices serving Joppatowne

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Amedisys Hospice Of Greater Chesapeake	Rosedale, MD	9.7 mi	(410) 686-5635
Stella Maris Inc	Timonium, MD	16 mi	(410) 252-4500
Gilchrist Hospice Care, Inc	Hunt Valley, MD	17 mi	(443) 849-8200
Hospice Of The Chesapeake, Inc.	Pasadena, MD	22 mi	(443) 837-1519
Heartland Hospice (Baltimore)	Windsor Mill, MD	24 mi	(410) 247-2900

Nursing homes near Joppatowne (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Sterling Care Riverside	Belcamp, MD	7.2 mi	5 of 5	129	(410) 575-6400
Oakwood SNF LLC	Middle River, MD	7.5 mi	1 of 5	130	(410) 687-1383
Franklin Woods Center	Baltimore, MD	7.8 mi	4 of 5	117	(410) 391-2600
Oak Crest Village	Parkville, MD	8.3 mi	4 of 5	80	(410) 882-3248

Straight-line miles from the center of Joppatowne. 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 Joppatowne

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 30% of the $5,313 monthly median income of Joppatowne 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 Joppatowne: common questions

Which hospices serve Joppatowne?

Medicare lists 7 hospices for Joppatowne ZIP codes, including Amedisys Hospice Of Greater Chesapeake, Stella Maris Inc, Gilchrist Hospice Care, Inc.

How much does respite care cost in Joppatowne?

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 30% of the $5,313 monthly median income of Joppatowne 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 Joppatowne. 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 Joppatowne, MD