Monrovia, Maryland

Respite Care in Monrovia, MD

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Local figures

Respite Care in Monrovia, MD: the local picture

247
residents 65 or older (6.9% of Monrovia)
92%
of residents 65+ in households live with someone, often a family caregiver
32%
of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in Frederick County)
4
Medicare-certified hospices serve Monrovia ZIP codes

Most older adults in Monrovia live with someone: 92% 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 80 Monrovia residents aged 65 or older report a disability (32%) (27% in Frederick County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 4 hospices serving Monrovia ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Monrovia compared with Frederick County and Maryland

Census figureMonroviaFrederick CountyMaryland
Residents 65+ with a disability32%27%30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone8.1%23%27%
Residents 65 or older6.9%15%17%
Residents 85 or older1.7%1.8%1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)0.0%6.4%9.5%
Households with no vehicle2.3%4.4%8.8%

Older residents in towns around Monrovia

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Green Valley, MD2.2 mi2,56732%
Linganore, MD4.0 mi1,11219%
Urbana, MD4.3 mi1,32115%
Bartonsville, MD4.6 mi34433%
Spring Ridge, MD4.7 mi86231%
Mount Airy, MD6.6 mi1,19835%

Hospices serving Monrovia

HospiceOfficeDistancePhone
Frederick Health HospiceFrederick, MD14 mi(240) 566-3030
Montgomery Hospice & Prince Georges HospiceRockville, MD20 mi(301) 921-4400
Bridginglife, Inc.Westminster, MD21 mi(410) 871-8000
Holy Cross Home Care And HospiceSilver Spring, MD28 mi(301) 557-4663

Nursing homes near Monrovia (ask about short stays)

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Autumn Lake Healthcare At Ballenger CreekFrederick, MD5.2 mi3 of 5130(301) 663-5181
Lorien Health Systems MT AiryMount Airy, MD6.5 mi5 of 562(301) 829-6050
Mount Airy Nursing And Rehab CenterMount Airy, MD7.3 mi2 of 5104(301) 829-0800
Northampton Manor Nursing And Rehabilitation CenteFrederick, MD8.5 mi1 of 5196(301) 662-8700

Straight-line miles from the center of Monrovia. 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 Monrovia

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.

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Questions

Respite Care in Monrovia: common questions

Which hospices serve Monrovia?

Medicare lists 4 hospices for Monrovia ZIP codes, including Frederick Health Hospice, Montgomery Hospice & Prince Georges Hospice, Bridginglife, Inc..

How much does respite care cost in Monrovia?

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 Monrovia. 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.

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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