Respite Care in Lusby, MD
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Respite Care in Lusby, MD: the local picture
Most older adults in Lusby live with someone: 58% 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 118 Lusby residents aged 65 or older report a disability (51%) (27% in Calvert County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.
Medicare lists 6 hospices serving Lusby ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.
Lusby compared with Calvert County and Maryland
| Census figure | Lusby | Calvert County | Maryland |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residents 65+ with a disability | 51% | 27% | 30% |
| Residents 65+ in households who live alone | 42% | 22% | 27% |
| Residents 65 or older | 8.9% | 16% | 17% |
| Residents 85 or older | 0.3% | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.) | 0.0% | 4.0% | 9.5% |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.4% | 3.0% | 8.8% |
| Median income, households headed by someone 65+ | $44,444 | $91,551 | — |
Older residents in towns around Lusby
| Town | Distance | Residents 65+ | 65+ with a disability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chesapeake Ranch Estates, MD | 1.2 mi | 1,051 | 23% |
| Drum Point, MD | 2.2 mi | 514 | 24% |
| California, MD | 5.4 mi | 1,799 | 19% |
| Wildewood, MD | 7.2 mi | 975 | 25% |
| Lexington Park, MD | 7.8 mi | 962 | 36% |
| Leonardtown, MD | 12 mi | 659 | 24% |
Hospices serving Lusby
| Hospice | Office | Distance | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hospice Of St Mary's | Callaway, MD | 10 mi | (301) 994-3023 |
| Hospice Of The Chesapeake, Inc. | Prince Frederick, MD | 15 mi | (443) 837-1519 |
| Hospice Of The Chesapeake, Inc. | Waldorf, MD | 35 mi | (443) 837-1519 |
| Hospice Of The Chesapeake, Inc. | Pasadena, MD | 53 mi | (443) 837-1519 |
| Mary Washington Hospice | Fredericksburg, VA | 57 mi | (540) 741-3580 |
Nursing homes near Lusby (ask about short stays)
| Nursing home | Town | Distance | CMS overall rating | Certified beds | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solomons Nursing And Rehab Center | Solomons, MD | 1.4 mi | 1 of 5 | 95 | (410) 326-0077 |
| Asbury Solomons | Solomons, MD | 2.0 mi | 5 of 5 | 48 | (410) 394-3000 |
| Chesapeake Shores Nursing Center | Lexington Park, MD | 7.7 mi | 3 of 5 | 125 | (301) 863-7244 |
| St. Mary's Nursing Center Inc | Leonardtown, MD | 12 mi | 5 of 5 | 160 | (301) 475-8000 |
Straight-line miles from the center of Lusby. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.
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
What respite care costs in Lusby
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 43% of the $3,704 monthly median income of Lusby 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.
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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Respite Care in Lusby: common questions
Which hospices serve Lusby?
Medicare lists 6 hospices for Lusby ZIP codes, including Hospice Of St Mary's, Hospice Of The Chesapeake, Inc., Hospice Of The Chesapeake, Inc..
How much does respite care cost in Lusby?
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 43% of the $3,704 monthly median income of Lusby 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 Lusby. 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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.
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