Baltimore Highlands, Maryland

Senior Transportation and Escorted Rides in Baltimore Highlands, MD

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Local figures

Senior Transportation in Baltimore Highlands, MD: the local picture

11%

of households have no vehicle (4.1% in Anne Arundel County)

4.1 mi

to the nearest hospital with an emergency department (Baltimore)

1,225

residents 65 or older (15% of Baltimore Highlands)

31%

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

About 324 Baltimore Highlands households, 11%, have no vehicle (4.1% in Anne Arundel County). The Census figure covers all ages, but older adults who stop driving are a large part of it.

Hospitals with an emergency department near Baltimore Highlands: University Of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore (4.1 mi); University Of Md Medical Center Midtown Campus in Baltimore (4.1 mi); Va Maryland Healthcare System - Baltimore in Baltimore (4.1 mi). Distances are straight-line, so allow more on the road.

31% of residents 65 and older report a disability. If walking is hard, look for a caregiver who is comfortable with walkers and car transfers, not only a driver.

Baltimore Highlands compared with Anne Arundel County and Maryland

Census figure	Baltimore Highlands	Anne Arundel County	Maryland
Households with no vehicle	11%	4.1%	8.8%
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	28%	30%
Residents 65 or older	15%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	16%	25%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	47%	6.5%	9.5%
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	1.7%	1.9%

Older residents in towns around Baltimore Highlands

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Households with no car
Brooklyn Park, MD	1.4 mi	2,236	5.7%
Lansdowne, MD	1.5 mi	1,419	20%
Linthicum, MD	2.3 mi	1,867	1.6%
Arbutus, MD	3.0 mi	2,554	4.6%
Ferndale, MD	3.4 mi	2,309	8.2%
Baltimore, MD	4.7 mi	87,602	27%

Hospitals near Baltimore Highlands

Hospital with an emergency department	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Phone
University Of Maryland Medical Center	Baltimore, MD	4.1 mi	3 of 5	(410) 328-8667
University Of Md Medical Center Midtown Campus	Baltimore, MD	4.1 mi	3 of 5	(410) 225-8996
Va Maryland Healthcare System - Baltimore	Baltimore, MD	4.1 mi	2 of 5	(410) 605-7016
Saint Agnes Hospital	Baltimore, MD	4.4 mi	3 of 5	(410) 368-6000

Straight-line miles from the center of Baltimore Highlands. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a caregiver who drives can help with

Rides to doctor, dental and therapy appointments
Waiting during the appointment and taking notes
Grocery shopping, pharmacy and errands
Trips to church, the senior center and family

Cost

What senior transportation costs in Baltimore Highlands

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. 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 caregiver who drives

Giving up driving is a common reason older adults start to miss appointments and see fewer people. Before a caregiver drives, agree whose car is used, check that the auto insurance covers it, and agree a mileage rate in writing. The National Aging and Disability Transportation Center and the Eldercare Locator (1-800-677-1116) can point you to free and low-cost ride programs.

Questions worth asking: May I see your license and proof of auto insurance? Will you drive your car or ours? How do you help someone with a walker in and out of the car? More in our senior transportation guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Senior Transportation in Baltimore Highlands: common questions

Where is the nearest emergency hospital to Baltimore Highlands?

University Of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore, about 4.1 mi in a straight line from the center of Baltimore Highlands (Medicare hospital file). Its listed phone number is (410) 328-8667. In an emergency, call 911.

How much does senior transportation cost in Baltimore Highlands?

Does Medicare pay for rides to appointments?

Original Medicare covers emergency ambulance trips, not routine rides. Medicaid covers non-emergency medical transportation for eligible members, and some Medicare Advantage plans include rides (Medicare.gov).

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