Respite Care in Shady Side, MD: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Shady Side, MD: the local picture

906

residents 65 or older (19% of Shady Side)

62%

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

23%

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

4

Medicare-certified hospices serve Shady Side ZIP codes

Most older adults in Shady Side live with someone: 62% 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 208 Shady Side residents aged 65 or older report a disability (23%) (28% in Anne Arundel County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Shady Side compared with Anne Arundel County and Maryland

Census figure	Shady Side	Anne Arundel County	Maryland
Residents 65+ with a disability	23%	28%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	25%	27%
Residents 65 or older	19%	16%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	1.7%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.5%	6.5%	9.5%
Households with no vehicle	0.7%	4.1%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$95,857	$92,094	—

Older residents in towns around Shady Side

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Deale, MD	3.2 mi	963	14%
Mayo, MD	5.2 mi	1,307	25%
Annapolis Neck, MD	7.5 mi	2,833	18%
Edgewater, MD	7.8 mi	1,763	28%
Riva, MD	8.9 mi	1,093	14%
Owings, MD	9.3 mi	330	25%

Hospices serving Shady Side

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Luminis Health Gilchrist Life Care Institute	Annapolis, MD	11 mi	(443) 843-8200
Hospice Of The Chesapeake, Inc.	Pasadena, MD	20 mi	(443) 837-1519
Talbot Hospice Foundation, Inc	Easton, MD	24 mi	(410) 822-6681
Heartland Hospice (Baltimore)	Windsor Mill, MD	38 mi	(410) 247-2900

Nursing homes near Shady Side (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
South River Rehabilitation And Wellness Center	Edgewater, MD	7.8 mi	4 of 5	111	(410) 956-5000
Autumn Lake Healthcare At Spa Creek	Annapolis, MD	9.2 mi	3 of 5	130	(410) 269-5100
Complete Care At Annapolis	Annapolis, MD	9.3 mi	5 of 5	97	(410) 267-8653
Ginger Cove	Annapolis, MD	9.4 mi	4 of 5	55	(410) 266-7300

Straight-line miles from the center of Shady Side. 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 Shady Side

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 20% of the $7,988 monthly median income of Shady Side 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 Shady Side: common questions

Which hospices serve Shady Side?

Medicare lists 4 hospices for Shady Side ZIP codes, including Luminis Health Gilchrist Life Care Institute, Hospice Of The Chesapeake, Inc., Talbot Hospice Foundation, Inc.

How much does respite care cost in Shady Side?

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 20% of the $7,988 monthly median income of Shady Side 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 Shady Side. 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 Shady Side, MD