Respite Care in Lexington Park, MD for Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Lexington Park, MD: the local picture

962

residents 65 or older (7.3% of Lexington Park)

70%

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

36%

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

1

Medicare-certified hospices serve Lexington Park ZIP codes

Most older adults in Lexington Park 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 347 Lexington Park residents aged 65 or older report a disability (36%) (30% in St. Mary's County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 1 hospice serving Lexington Park ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Lexington Park compared with St. Mary's County and Maryland

Census figure	Lexington Park	St. Mary's County	Maryland
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	22%	27%
Residents 65 or older	7.3%	14%	17%
Residents 85 or older	0.5%	1.5%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.9%	10%	9.5%
Households with no vehicle	6.6%	3.2%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$116,985	$83,422	—

Older residents in towns around Lexington Park

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
California, MD	4.2 mi	1,799	19%
Drum Point, MD	5.6 mi	514	24%
Wildewood, MD	6.7 mi	975	25%
Chesapeake Ranch Estates, MD	7.6 mi	1,051	23%
Lusby, MD	7.8 mi	230	51%
Leonardtown, MD	11 mi	659	24%

Hospices serving Lexington Park

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of St Mary's	Callaway, MD	4.5 mi	(301) 994-3023

Nursing homes near Lexington Park (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Chesapeake Shores Nursing Center	Lexington Park, MD	1.9 mi	3 of 5	125	(301) 863-7244
Asbury Solomons	Solomons, MD	6.7 mi	5 of 5	48	(410) 394-3000
Solomons Nursing And Rehab Center	Solomons, MD	6.8 mi	1 of 5	95	(410) 326-0077
St. Mary's Nursing Center Inc	Leonardtown, MD	11 mi	5 of 5	160	(301) 475-8000

Straight-line miles from the center of Lexington Park. 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 Lexington Park

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 16% of the $9,749 monthly median income of Lexington Park 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.

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Questions

Respite Care in Lexington Park: common questions

Which hospices serve Lexington Park?

Medicare lists 1 hospice for Lexington Park ZIP codes, including Hospice Of St Mary's.

How much does respite care cost in Lexington Park?

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 16% of the $9,749 monthly median income of Lexington Park 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 Lexington Park. 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 Lexington Park, MD