Respite Care in Leonardtown, MD for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Leonardtown, MD: the local picture

659

residents 65 or older (14% of Leonardtown)

66%

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

24%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in St. Mary's County)

3

Medicare-certified hospices serve Leonardtown ZIP codes

Most older adults in Leonardtown live with someone: 66% 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 127 Leonardtown residents aged 65 or older report a disability (24%) (30% in St. Mary's County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Leonardtown compared with St. Mary's County and Maryland

Census figure	Leonardtown	St. Mary's County	Maryland
Residents 65+ with a disability	24%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	22%	27%
Residents 65 or older	14%	14%	17%
Residents 85 or older	2.3%	1.5%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.9%	10%	9.5%
Households with no vehicle	7.3%	3.2%	8.8%

Older residents in towns around Leonardtown

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Wildewood, MD	5.0 mi	975	25%
California, MD	8.0 mi	1,799	19%
Drum Point, MD	11 mi	514	24%
Lexington Park, MD	11 mi	962	36%
Lusby, MD	12 mi	230	51%
Chesapeake Ranch Estates, MD	13 mi	1,051	23%

Hospices serving Leonardtown

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of St Mary's	Callaway, MD	8.3 mi	(301) 994-3023
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Atlantic	Fairfax, VA	53 mi	(703) 270-4300
Bridginglife, Inc.	Westminster, MD	89 mi	(410) 871-8000

Nursing homes near Leonardtown (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
St. Mary's Nursing Center Inc	Leonardtown, MD	0.4 mi	5 of 5	160	(301) 475-8000
Chesapeake Shores Nursing Center	Lexington Park, MD	9.4 mi	3 of 5	125	(301) 863-7244
Asbury Solomons	Solomons, MD	9.8 mi	5 of 5	48	(410) 394-3000
Solomons Nursing And Rehab Center	Solomons, MD	11 mi	1 of 5	95	(410) 326-0077

Straight-line miles from the center of Leonardtown. 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 Leonardtown

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. 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 Leonardtown: common questions

Which hospices serve Leonardtown?

Medicare lists 3 hospices for Leonardtown ZIP codes, including Hospice Of St Mary's, Vitas Healthcare Corporation Atlantic, Bridginglife, Inc..

How much does respite care cost in Leonardtown?

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. 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 Leonardtown. 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 Leonardtown, MD