Respite Care in Olney, MD: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Olney, MD: the local picture

5,915

residents 65 or older (17% of Olney)

84%

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

24%

of residents 65+ report a disability (26% in Montgomery County)

7

Medicare-certified hospices serve Olney ZIP codes

Most older adults in Olney live with someone: 84% 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 1,379 Olney residents aged 65 or older report a disability (24%) (26% in Montgomery County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 7 hospices serving Olney ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Olney compared with Montgomery County and Maryland

Census figure	Olney	Montgomery County	Maryland
Residents 65+ with a disability	24%	26%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	16%	23%	27%
Residents 65 or older	17%	17%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	2.2%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.9%	7.4%	9.5%
Households with no vehicle	1.6%	8.5%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$123,289	$109,242	—

Older residents in towns around Olney

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Leisure World, MD	2.8 mi	6,874	33%
Aspen Hill, MD	3.5 mi	8,084	29%
Ashton-Sandy Spring, MD	3.9 mi	1,568	14%
Redland, MD	4.0 mi	3,063	35%
Layhill, MD	4.1 mi	1,044	26%
Cloverly, MD	5.0 mi	3,392	21%

Hospices serving Olney

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Montgomery Hospice & Prince Georges Hospice	Rockville, MD	6.5 mi	(301) 921-4400
Jewish Social Service Agency Hospice	Rockville, MD	6.5 mi	(301) 881-3700
Holy Cross Home Care And Hospice	Silver Spring, MD	9.3 mi	(301) 557-4663
Heartland Hospice (Beltsville)	Beltsville, MD	10 mi	(240) 264-1692
Capital Hospice	Washington, DC	12 mi	(202) 244-8300

Nursing homes near Olney (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Brooke Grove Rehab. & Nsg Ctr	Sandy Spring, MD	1.8 mi	3 of 5	190	(301) 924-5176
Friends Nursing Home	Sandy Spring, MD	2.4 mi	5 of 5	82	(301) 924-7531
Bedford Court Healthcare Cent.	Silver Spring, MD	2.8 mi	5 of 5	60	(301) 598-2900
Layhill Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Silver Spring, MD	3.7 mi	1 of 5	129	(301) 871-2000

Straight-line miles from the center of Olney. 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 Olney

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 15% of the $10,274 monthly median income of Olney 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 Olney: common questions

Which hospices serve Olney?

Medicare lists 7 hospices for Olney ZIP codes, including Montgomery Hospice & Prince Georges Hospice, Jewish Social Service Agency Hospice, Holy Cross Home Care And Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Olney?

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 15% of the $10,274 monthly median income of Olney 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 Olney. 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 Olney, MD