Respite Care in Woodlawn, MD: Breaks for Family Caregivers

Local figures

Respite Care in Woodlawn, MD: the local picture

6,263

residents 65 or older (16% of Woodlawn)

70%

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

31%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Baltimore County)

10

Medicare-certified hospices serve Woodlawn ZIP codes

Most older adults in Woodlawn live with someone: 70% 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 1,895 Woodlawn residents aged 65 or older report a disability (31%) (29% in Baltimore County). Many of them rely on a spouse or adult child day to day.

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

Woodlawn compared with Baltimore County and Maryland

Census figure	Woodlawn	Baltimore County	Maryland
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	29%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	30%	27%
Residents 65 or older	16%	18%	17%
Residents 85 or older	1.0%	2.3%	1.9%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	10%	9.5%
Households with no vehicle	8.1%	7.8%	8.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$53,239	$66,579	—

Older residents in towns around Woodlawn

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	65+ with a disability
Catonsville, MD	2.9 mi	9,223	27%
Lochearn, MD	3.1 mi	5,039	31%
Milford Mill, MD	3.2 mi	4,018	27%
Ellicott City, MD	5.0 mi	13,936	25%
Arbutus, MD	5.3 mi	2,554	28%
Randallstown, MD	5.4 mi	7,881	31%

Hospices serving Woodlawn

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Heartland Hospice (Baltimore)	Windsor Mill, MD	2.8 mi	(410) 247-2900
Adoration Hospice	Baltimore, MD	4.5 mi	(410) 235-1060
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Maryland	Columbia, MD	8.3 mi	(410) 689-7400
Stella Maris Inc	Timonium, MD	10 mi	(410) 252-4500
Gilchrist Hospice Care, Inc	Hunt Valley, MD	13 mi	(443) 849-8200

Nursing homes near Woodlawn (ask about short stays)

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Meadow Park Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Catonsville, MD	0.3 mi	4 of 5	120	(410) 402-1200
Frederick Villa Healthcare	Catonsville, MD	1.9 mi	1 of 5	125	(410) 788-3300
Forest Haven Nursing And Rehabilitation Ctr	Catonsville, MD	2.1 mi	1 of 5	167	(410) 747-7425
Autumn Lake Healthcare At Catonsville	Catonsville, MD	2.3 mi	3 of 5	136	(410) 747-1800

Straight-line miles from the center of Woodlawn. 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 Woodlawn

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 36% of the $4,437 monthly median income of Woodlawn 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 Woodlawn: common questions

Which hospices serve Woodlawn?

Medicare lists 10 hospices for Woodlawn ZIP codes, including Heartland Hospice (Baltimore), Adoration Hospice, Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Maryland.

How much does respite care cost in Woodlawn?

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 36% of the $4,437 monthly median income of Woodlawn 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 Woodlawn. 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 Woodlawn, MD