Respite Care in Suitland, MD: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Suitland, MD: the local picture

2,894

residents 65 or older (12% of Suitland)

67%

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

36%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Prince George's County)

10

Medicare-certified hospices serve Suitland ZIP codes

Most older adults in Suitland live with someone: 67% 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 1,031 Suitland residents aged 65 or older report a disability (36%) (29% in Prince George's County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 10 hospices serving Suitland ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Suitland compared with Prince George's County and Maryland

Census figure	Suitland	Prince George's County	Maryland
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	29%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	26%	27%
Residents 65 or older	12%	15%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	1.5%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.3%	9.4%	9.5%
Households with no vehicle	19%	9.2%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$56,429	$82,366	—

Older residents in towns around Suitland

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Silver Hill, MD	1.1 mi	714	45%
Coral Hills, MD	1.6 mi	1,211	33%
District Heights, MD	2.0 mi	1,047	30%
Capitol Heights, MD	2.1 mi	533	23%
Marlow Heights, MD	2.2 mi	1,206	26%
Hillcrest Heights, MD	2.7 mi	3,119	26%

Hospices serving Suitland

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Amedisys Hospice	Largo, MD	5.9 mi	(301) 349-3568
Capital Caring	Greenbelt, MD	11 mi	(301) 883-0866
Capital Hospice	Washington, DC	11 mi	(202) 244-8300
Heartland Hospice (Beltsville)	Beltsville, MD	14 mi	(240) 264-1692
Capital Hospice	Falls Church, VA	15 mi	(703) 712-4874

Nursing homes near Suitland (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Forestville Rehabilitation And Wellness Center	Forestville, MD	2.3 mi	2 of 5	162	(301) 736-0240
Capitol City Rehab And Healthcare Center	Washington, DC	2.6 mi	1 of 5	360	(202) 889-3600
Serenity Rehabilitation And Health Center LLC	Washington, DC	3.4 mi	4 of 5	183	(202) 279-5880
Deanwood Rehabilitation And Wellness Center	Washington, DC	3.5 mi	2 of 5	296	(202) 399-7504

Straight-line miles from the center of Suitland. 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 Suitland

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 34% of the $4,702 monthly median income of Suitland 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 Suitland: common questions

Which hospices serve Suitland?

Medicare lists 10 hospices for Suitland ZIP codes, including Amedisys Hospice, Capital Caring, Capital Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Suitland?

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 34% of the $4,702 monthly median income of Suitland 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 Suitland. 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 Suitland, MD