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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Arbutus, MD: the local picture

171

residents 85 or older (0.8% of all residents)

2,554

residents 65 or older (11% of Arbutus)

28%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Arbutus has about 171 residents aged 85 or older among 2,554 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.

28% of residents 65 and older report a disability (29% in Baltimore County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

30% of older Arbutus 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.

Arbutus compared with Baltimore County and Maryland

Census figure	Arbutus	Baltimore County	Maryland
Residents 85 or older	0.8%	2.3%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	11%	18%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	28%	29%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	30%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.8%	10%	9.5%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	18%	16%	21%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$75,329	$66,579	—

Older residents in towns around Arbutus

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Lansdowne, MD	1.6 mi	1,419	109
Linthicum, MD	2.7 mi	1,867	180
Baltimore Highlands, MD	3.0 mi	1,225	137
Catonsville, MD	3.0 mi	9,223	2,072
Brooklyn Park, MD	4.1 mi	2,236	279
Ilchester, MD	4.2 mi	2,876	247

Nursing homes near Arbutus

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Charlestown Community Inc	Catonsville, MD	1.8 mi	5 of 5	103	(410) 247-9700
Little Sisters Of The Poor	Baltimore, MD	2.0 mi	4 of 5	20	(410) 744-9367
St. Elizabeth Rehabilitation & Nursing Center	Baltimore, MD	2.1 mi	3 of 5	162	(667) 600-2600
Carroll Park Healthcare	Baltimore, MD	2.4 mi	2 of 5	140	(410) 525-1544
St. Joseph's Nursing Home	Catonsville, MD	2.7 mi	5 of 5	44	(410) 747-0026
Future Care Irvington	Baltimore, MD	2.9 mi	4 of 5	200	(410) 947-3052

Hospices serving Arbutus

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Phr Of Baltimore	Baltimore, MD	0.9 mi	(410) 368-2825
Adoration Hospice	Baltimore, MD	7.1 mi	(410) 235-1060
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Maryland	Columbia, MD	7.9 mi	(410) 689-7400
Heartland Hospice (Baltimore)	Windsor Mill, MD	8.0 mi	(410) 247-2900

Straight-line miles from the center of Arbutus. 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 Arbutus

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 25% of the $6,277 monthly median income of Arbutus 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 Arbutus: common questions

What nursing homes are near Arbutus?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Charlestown Community Inc in Catonsville (1.8 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Little Sisters Of The Poor in Baltimore (2.0 mi, 4 of 5 overall); St. Elizabeth Rehabilitation & Nursing Center in Baltimore (2.1 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Arbutus?

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 25% of the $6,277 monthly median income of Arbutus 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 Arbutus, MD