Temple Hills, Maryland

Respite Care in Temple Hills, MD

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Local figures

Respite Care in Temple Hills, MD: the local picture

1,177
residents 65 or older (13% of Temple Hills)
50%
of residents 65+ in households live with someone, often a family caregiver
39%
of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Prince George's County)
14
Medicare-certified hospices serve Temple Hills ZIP codes

Most older adults in Temple Hills live with someone: 50% 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 448 Temple Hills residents aged 65 or older report a disability (39%) (29% in Prince George's County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

Medicare lists 14 hospices serving Temple Hills ZIP codes. For someone on hospice, Medicare also covers short inpatient respite stays so the family caregiver can rest.

Temple Hills compared with Prince George's County and Maryland

Census figureTemple HillsPrince George's CountyMaryland
Residents 65+ with a disability39%29%30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone50%26%27%
Residents 65 or older13%15%17%
Residents 85 or older0.9%1.5%1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)12%9.4%9.5%
Households with no vehicle20%9.2%8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$44,028$82,366—

Older residents in towns around Temple Hills

TownDistanceResidents 65+65+ with a disability
Marlow Heights, MD0.8 mi1,20626%
Camp Springs, MD1.7 mi3,58930%
Glassmanor, MD1.9 mi2,52931%
Oxon Hill, MD1.9 mi3,87230%
Silver Hill, MD2.1 mi71445%
Hillcrest Heights, MD2.1 mi3,11926%

Hospices serving Temple Hills

HospiceOfficeDistancePhone
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Washington, DCWashington, DC5.5 mi(804) 690-2412
Vitas Innovative Hospice Care Of Greater Wash, DCWashington, DC6.7 mi(202) 414-5411
Amedisys HospiceLargo, MD8.2 mi(301) 349-3568
Capital HospiceWashington, DC13 mi(202) 244-8300
Hospice Of The Chesapeake, Inc.Waldorf, MD13 mi(443) 837-1519

Nursing homes near Temple Hills (ask about short stays)

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Serenity Rehabilitation And Health Center LLCWashington, DC2.5 mi4 of 5183(202) 279-5880
Capitol City Rehab And Healthcare CenterWashington, DC3.5 mi1 of 5360(202) 889-3600
Harborside Health & RehabilitationWashington, DC3.5 mi2 of 5125(202) 574-5700
Forestville Rehabilitation And Wellness CenterForestville, MD4.6 mi2 of 5162(301) 736-0240

Straight-line miles from the center of Temple Hills. 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 Temple Hills

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 43% of the $3,669 monthly median income of Temple Hills 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.

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Questions

Respite Care in Temple Hills: common questions

Which hospices serve Temple Hills?

Medicare lists 14 hospices for Temple Hills ZIP codes, including Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Washington, DC, Vitas Innovative Hospice Care Of Greater Wash, DC, Amedisys Hospice.

How much does respite care cost in Temple Hills?

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 43% of the $3,669 monthly median income of Temple Hills 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 Temple Hills. 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; 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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