Respite Care in Pasadena, MD: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Pasadena, MD: the local picture

4,042

residents 65 or older (12% of Pasadena)

74%

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

29%

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

9

Medicare-certified hospices serve Pasadena ZIP codes

Most older adults in Pasadena live with someone: 74% 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 1,159 Pasadena residents aged 65 or older report a disability (29%) (28% in Anne Arundel County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Pasadena compared with Anne Arundel County and Maryland

Census figure	Pasadena	Anne Arundel County	Maryland
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	28%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	25%	27%
Residents 65 or older	12%	16%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.1%	1.7%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.2%	6.5%	9.5%
Households with no vehicle	2.2%	4.1%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$87,083	$92,094	—

Older residents in towns around Pasadena

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Riviera Beach, MD	1.8 mi	1,613	25%
Glen Burnie, MD	2.5 mi	10,949	33%
Ferndale, MD	4.5 mi	2,309	42%
Severna Park, MD	4.8 mi	7,051	29%
Brooklyn Park, MD	5.5 mi	2,236	45%
Lake Shore, MD	5.8 mi	3,448	27%

Hospices serving Pasadena

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of The Chesapeake, Inc.	Pasadena, MD	4.2 mi	(443) 837-1519
Luminis Health Gilchrist Life Care Institute	Annapolis, MD	12 mi	(443) 843-8200
Amedisys Hospice Of Greater Chesapeake	Rosedale, MD	13 mi	(410) 686-5635
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Maryland	Columbia, MD	15 mi	(410) 689-7400
Heartland Hospice (Baltimore)	Windsor Mill, MD	17 mi	(410) 247-2900

Nursing homes near Pasadena (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Marley Neck Rehabilitation And Wellness Center	Glen Burnie, MD	1.4 mi	4 of 5	95	(410) 768-8200
Autumn Lake Healthcare At Glen Burnie	Glen Burnie, MD	2.6 mi	2 of 5	190	(410) 766-3460
Autumn Lake Healthcare At Baltimore Washington	Glen Burnie, MD	3.7 mi	2 of 5	129	(410) 761-1222
Complete Care At Severna Park LLC	Severna Park, MD	5.1 mi	3 of 5	138	(410) 544-4220

Straight-line miles from the center of Pasadena. 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 Pasadena

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 22% of the $7,257 monthly median income of Pasadena 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 Pasadena: common questions

Which hospices serve Pasadena?

Medicare lists 9 hospices for Pasadena ZIP codes, including Hospice Of The Chesapeake, Inc., Luminis Health Gilchrist Life Care Institute, Amedisys Hospice Of Greater Chesapeake.

How much does respite care cost in Pasadena?

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 22% of the $7,257 monthly median income of Pasadena 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 Pasadena. 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 Pasadena, MD