Adelphi, Maryland

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

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Local figures

Dementia Care in Adelphi, MD: the local picture

160
residents 85 or older (0.9% of all residents)
1,832
residents 65 or older (11% of Adelphi)
29%
of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Prince George's County)
6+
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Adelphi has about 160 residents aged 85 or older among 1,832 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.

29% 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.

14% of older Adelphi 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.

Adelphi compared with Prince George's County and Maryland

Census figureAdelphiPrince George's CountyMaryland
Residents 85 or older0.9%1.5%1.9%
Residents 65 or older11%15%17%
Residents 65+ with a disability29%29%30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone14%26%27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)4.8%9.4%9.5%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home75%31%21%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$83,125$82,366—

Older residents in towns around Adelphi

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
Langley Park, MD0.9 mi1,23193
College Park, MD1.7 mi2,160179
Hillandale, MD2.1 mi1,13362
University Park, MD2.1 mi59318
Chillum, MD2.2 mi4,347510
Takoma Park, MD2.2 mi2,635177

Nursing homes near Adelphi

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Adelphi Nursing And Rehabilitation CenterAdelphi, MD0.7 mi2 of 5170(301) 434-0500
Althea Woodland Nursing HomeSilver Spring, MD1.6 mi4 of 550(301) 434-2646
White Oak Rehabilitation And Nursing CenterHyattsville, MD2.2 mi1 of 5160(301) 559-0300
Sligo Creek HealthcareTakoma Park, MD2.2 mi3 of 5102(301) 270-4200
Sterling Care HillhavenAdelphi, MD2.6 mi5 of 566(301) 937-3939
Crescent Cities Nursing & Rehabilitation CenterRiverdale, MD2.6 mi3 of 5158(301) 699-2000

Hospices serving Adelphi

HospiceOfficeDistancePhone
Holy Cross Home Care And HospiceSilver Spring, MD2.7 mi(301) 557-4663
Heartland Hospice (Beltsville)Beltsville, MD4.1 mi(240) 264-1692
Capital CaringGreenbelt, MD4.4 mi(301) 883-0866
Capital HospiceWashington, DC5.9 mi(202) 244-8300

Straight-line miles from the center of Adelphi. 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 Adelphi

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 23% of the $6,927 monthly median income of Adelphi 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.

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Questions

Dementia Care in Adelphi: common questions

What nursing homes are near Adelphi?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Adelphi Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Adelphi (0.7 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Althea Woodland Nursing Home in Silver Spring (1.6 mi, 4 of 5 overall); White Oak Rehabilitation And Nursing Center in Hyattsville (2.2 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Adelphi?

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 23% of the $6,927 monthly median income of Adelphi 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.

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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