Respite Care in Linthicum, MD: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Linthicum, MD: the local picture

1,867

residents 65 or older (17% of Linthicum)

79%

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

33%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Anne Arundel County)

10

Medicare-certified hospices serve Linthicum ZIP codes

Most older adults in Linthicum live with someone: 79% 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 613 Linthicum residents aged 65 or older report a disability (33%) (28% in Anne Arundel County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Linthicum compared with Anne Arundel County and Maryland

Census figure	Linthicum	Anne Arundel County	Maryland
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	28%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	21%	25%	27%
Residents 65 or older	17%	16%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	1.7%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.3%	6.5%	9.5%
Households with no vehicle	1.6%	4.1%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$72,708	$92,094	—

Older residents in towns around Linthicum

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Lansdowne, MD	1.8 mi	1,419	54%
Ferndale, MD	2.3 mi	2,309	42%
Baltimore Highlands, MD	2.3 mi	1,225	31%
Brooklyn Park, MD	2.4 mi	2,236	45%
Arbutus, MD	2.7 mi	2,554	28%
Elkridge, MD	4.2 mi	2,075	27%

Hospices serving Linthicum

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Phr Of Baltimore	Baltimore, MD	2.3 mi	(410) 368-2825
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Maryland	Columbia, MD	9.0 mi	(410) 689-7400
Adoration Hospice	Baltimore, MD	9.4 mi	(410) 235-1060
Heartland Hospice (Baltimore)	Windsor Mill, MD	11 mi	(410) 247-2900
Hospice Of The Chesapeake, Inc.	Pasadena, MD	11 mi	(443) 837-1519

Nursing homes near Linthicum (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Hammonds Lane Center	Brooklyn Park, MD	2.0 mi	3 of 5	113	(410) 636-3400
St. Elizabeth Rehabilitation & Nursing Center	Baltimore, MD	4.1 mi	3 of 5	162	(667) 600-2600
Autumn Lake Healthcare At Glen Burnie	Glen Burnie, MD	4.3 mi	2 of 5	190	(410) 766-3460
Carroll Park Healthcare	Baltimore, MD	4.4 mi	2 of 5	140	(410) 525-1544

Straight-line miles from the center of Linthicum. 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 Linthicum

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 26% of the $6,059 monthly median income of Linthicum 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 Linthicum: common questions

Which hospices serve Linthicum?

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

How much does respite care cost in Linthicum?

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 26% of the $6,059 monthly median income of Linthicum 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 Linthicum. 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 Linthicum, MD