Respite Care in Lansdowne, MD: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Lansdowne, MD: the local picture

1,419

residents 65 or older (18% of Lansdowne)

70%

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

54%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Baltimore County)

10

Medicare-certified hospices serve Lansdowne ZIP codes

Most older adults in Lansdowne live with someone: 70% 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 773 Lansdowne residents aged 65 or older report a disability (54%) (29% in Baltimore County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 10 hospices serving Lansdowne ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Lansdowne compared with Baltimore County and Maryland

Census figure	Lansdowne	Baltimore County	Maryland
Residents 65+ with a disability	54%	29%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	30%	27%
Residents 65 or older	18%	18%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	2.3%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	20%	10%	9.5%
Households with no vehicle	20%	7.8%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$46,333	$66,579	—

Older residents in towns around Lansdowne

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Baltimore Highlands, MD	1.5 mi	1,225	31%
Arbutus, MD	1.6 mi	2,554	28%
Linthicum, MD	1.8 mi	1,867	33%
Brooklyn Park, MD	2.6 mi	2,236	45%
Ferndale, MD	3.8 mi	2,309	42%
Catonsville, MD	4.6 mi	9,223	27%

Hospices serving Lansdowne

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Phr Of Baltimore	Baltimore, MD	1.8 mi	(410) 368-2825
Adoration Hospice	Baltimore, MD	7.6 mi	(410) 235-1060
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Maryland	Columbia, MD	9.2 mi	(410) 689-7400
Heartland Hospice (Baltimore)	Windsor Mill, MD	9.3 mi	(410) 247-2900
Amedisys Hospice Of Greater Chesapeake	Rosedale, MD	11 mi	(410) 686-5635

Nursing homes near Lansdowne (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
St. Elizabeth Rehabilitation & Nursing Center	Baltimore, MD	2.3 mi	3 of 5	162	(667) 600-2600
Hammonds Lane Center	Brooklyn Park, MD	2.6 mi	3 of 5	113	(410) 636-3400
Carroll Park Healthcare	Baltimore, MD	2.7 mi	2 of 5	140	(410) 525-1544
Charlestown Community Inc	Catonsville, MD	3.1 mi	5 of 5	103	(410) 247-9700

Straight-line miles from the center of Lansdowne. 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 Lansdowne

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 41% of the $3,861 monthly median income of Lansdowne 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 Lansdowne: common questions

Which hospices serve Lansdowne?

Medicare lists 10 hospices for Lansdowne ZIP codes, including Phr Of Baltimore, Adoration Hospice, Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Maryland.

How much does respite care cost in Lansdowne?

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 41% of the $3,861 monthly median income of Lansdowne 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 Lansdowne. 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 Lansdowne

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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 Lansdowne, MD