Respite Care in Lochearn, MD: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Lochearn, MD: the local picture

5,039

residents 65 or older (19% of Lochearn)

66%

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

31%

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

9

Medicare-certified hospices serve Lochearn ZIP codes

Most older adults in Lochearn 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 1,520 Lochearn residents aged 65 or older report a disability (31%) (29% in Baltimore County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 9 hospices serving Lochearn ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Lochearn compared with Baltimore County and Maryland

Census figure	Lochearn	Baltimore County	Maryland
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	29%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	30%	27%
Residents 65 or older	19%	18%	17%
Residents 85 or older	3.1%	2.3%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	19%	10%	9.5%
Households with no vehicle	8.9%	7.8%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$53,397	$66,579	—

Older residents in towns around Lochearn

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Milford Mill, MD	2.3 mi	4,018	27%
Woodlawn, MD	3.1 mi	6,263	31%
Pikesville, MD	3.4 mi	8,025	30%
Garrison, MD	4.0 mi	2,192	26%
Randallstown, MD	4.3 mi	7,881	31%
Owings Mills, MD	5.5 mi	3,519	30%

Hospices serving Lochearn

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Adoration Hospice	Baltimore, MD	2.6 mi	(410) 235-1060
Heartland Hospice (Baltimore)	Windsor Mill, MD	3.2 mi	(410) 247-2900
Stella Maris Inc	Timonium, MD	7.1 mi	(410) 252-4500
Gilchrist Hospice Care, Inc	Hunt Valley, MD	9.9 mi	(443) 849-8200
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Maryland	Columbia, MD	11 mi	(410) 689-7400

Nursing homes near Lochearn (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Resorts Of Augsburg	Baltimore, MD	0.2 mi	1 of 5	131	(410) 486-4573
Lochearn Nursing Home, LLC	Baltimore, MD	1.1 mi	5 of 5	200	(410) 358-3410
King David Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Baltimore, MD	1.3 mi	2 of 5	100	(410) 486-1500
Courtland, LLC	Baltimore, MD	1.6 mi	1 of 5	151	(410) 521-3600

Straight-line miles from the center of Lochearn. 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 Lochearn

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 36% of the $4,450 monthly median income of Lochearn 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 Lochearn: common questions

Which hospices serve Lochearn?

Medicare lists 9 hospices for Lochearn ZIP codes, including Adoration Hospice, Heartland Hospice (Baltimore), Stella Maris Inc.

How much does respite care cost in Lochearn?

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 36% of the $4,450 monthly median income of Lochearn 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 Lochearn. 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 Lochearn, MD