Respite Care in Kettering, MD: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Kettering, MD: the local picture

3,509

residents 65 or older (25% of Kettering)

61%

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

23%

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

14

Medicare-certified hospices serve Kettering ZIP codes

Most older adults in Kettering live with someone: 61% 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 779 Kettering residents aged 65 or older report a disability (23%) (29% in Prince George's County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 14 hospices serving Kettering ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Kettering compared with Prince George's County and Maryland

Census figure	Kettering	Prince George's County	Maryland
Residents 65+ with a disability	23%	29%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	39%	26%	27%
Residents 65 or older	25%	15%	17%
Residents 85 or older	2.9%	1.5%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.0%	9.4%	9.5%
Households with no vehicle	6.9%	9.2%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$79,883	$82,366	—

Older residents in towns around Kettering

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Largo, MD	2.2 mi	1,807	23%
Brown Station, MD	2.4 mi	814	28%
Woodmore, MD	2.4 mi	902	17%
Lake Arbor, MD	2.6 mi	3,121	31%
Mitchellville, MD	3.4 mi	2,468	30%
Brock Hall, MD	3.5 mi	1,490	21%

Hospices serving Kettering

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Amedisys Hospice	Largo, MD	2.0 mi	(301) 349-3568
Capital Caring	Greenbelt, MD	9.1 mi	(301) 883-0866
Heartland Hospice (Beltsville)	Beltsville, MD	13 mi	(240) 264-1692
Luminis Health Gilchrist Life Care Institute	Annapolis, MD	15 mi	(443) 843-8200
Holy Cross Home Care And Hospice	Silver Spring, MD	15 mi	(301) 557-4663

Nursing homes near Kettering (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Largo Nursing And Rehabiliation Center	Glenarden, MD	1.3 mi	1 of 5	130	(301) 350-5555
Future Care Capital Region	Landover, MD	3.5 mi	4 of 5	150	(240) 487-4400
Villa Rosa Nursing And Rehabilitation, LLC	Mitchellville, MD	4.1 mi	2 of 5	107	(301) 459-4700
Larkin Chase Center	Bowie, MD	4.8 mi	5 of 5	120	(301) 805-6070

Straight-line miles from the center of Kettering. 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 Kettering

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 24% of the $6,657 monthly median income of Kettering 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 Kettering: common questions

Which hospices serve Kettering?

Medicare lists 14 hospices for Kettering ZIP codes, including Amedisys Hospice, Capital Caring, Heartland Hospice (Beltsville).

How much does respite care cost in Kettering?

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 24% of the $6,657 monthly median income of Kettering 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 Kettering. 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 Kettering, MD