Dementia Care in Accokeek, MD: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Accokeek, MD: the local picture

159

residents 85 or older (1.1% of all residents)

1,957

residents 65 or older (14% of Accokeek)

20%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Accokeek has about 159 residents aged 85 or older among 1,957 aged 65 or older. The risk of Alzheimer’s rises steeply with age, and the Alzheimer’s Association estimates that about a third of people 85 and older have Alzheimer’s dementia.

20% of residents 65 and older report a disability (29% in Prince George's County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

7.6% of older Accokeek residents in households live alone. For someone with memory loss who lives alone, a few hours of daily check-ins are often the first step.

Accokeek compared with Prince George's County and Maryland

Census figure	Accokeek	Prince George's County	Maryland
Residents 85 or older	1.1%	1.5%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	14%	15%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	20%	29%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	7.6%	26%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	0.1%	9.4%	9.5%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	19%	31%	21%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$115,147	$82,366	—

Older residents in towns around Accokeek

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Fort Washington, MD	3.8 mi	5,433	694
Bensville, MD	4.4 mi	1,651	154
Fort Hunt, VA	5.1 mi	3,502	338
Friendly, MD	6.1 mi	2,307	253
Mount Vernon, VA	6.2 mi	2,437	289
Brandywine, MD	6.2 mi	1,661	105

Nursing homes near Accokeek

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Ft Washington Rehabilitation And Wellness Center	Fort Washington, MD	3.4 mi	4 of 5	150	(301) 292-0300
George Washington Health & Rehabilitation	Alexandria, VA	5.0 mi	3 of 5	96	(703) 765-6107
Mount Vernon Healthcare Center	Alexandria, VA	5.9 mi	1 of 5	130	(703) 360-4000
Restore Health Rehabilitation Center	White Plains, MD	6.3 mi	3 of 5	80	(240) 448-2000
Waldorf Center	Waldorf, MD	6.4 mi	4 of 5	115	(301) 645-2813
Autumn Lake Healthcare At Bradford Oaks	Clinton, MD	8.5 mi	4 of 5	180	(301) 856-1660

Hospices serving Accokeek

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of The Chesapeake, Inc.	Waldorf, MD	3.5 mi	(443) 837-1519
Amedisys Hospice	Largo, MD	17 mi	(301) 349-3568
Capital Hospice	Falls Church, VA	17 mi	(703) 712-4874
Capital Caring	Greenbelt, MD	23 mi	(301) 883-0866

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

What it covers

What a dementia caregiver can help with

Keeping a predictable daily routine
Gentle help with bathing, dressing and toileting
Meals, hydration and medication reminders
Calming approaches for sundowning, agitation and repeated questions

Cost

What dementia care costs in Accokeek

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 17% of the $9,596 monthly median income of Accokeek 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 dementia caregiver

An estimated 7.2 million Americans aged 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s dementia, according to the Alzheimer’s Association 2025 Facts and Figures. Most live at home, cared for by family. The Association’s 24/7 Helpline (1-800-272-3900) is free.

Questions worth asking: Tell me about someone with dementia you cared for. What worked? What do you do when a client becomes agitated in the late afternoon? How do you keep someone safe who tries to leave the house? More in our dementia care guide.

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

Questions

Dementia Care in Accokeek: common questions

What nursing homes are near Accokeek?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Ft Washington Rehabilitation And Wellness Center in Fort Washington (3.4 mi, 4 of 5 overall); George Washington Health & Rehabilitation in Alexandria (5.0 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Mount Vernon Healthcare Center in Alexandria (5.9 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Accokeek?

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 17% of the $9,596 monthly median income of Accokeek 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).

When does someone with dementia need care at home?

Common signs are missed meals or medication, getting lost in familiar places, unsafe cooking or driving, and a family caregiver who is exhausted. Many families start with a few hours a day and add hours, nights or live-in help as the disease progresses.

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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.

In-Home Dementia and Alzheimer's Care in Accokeek, MD