Dementia Care in Arlington, VA: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Arlington, VA: the local picture

3,136

residents 85 or older (1.3% of all residents)

28,123

residents 65 or older (12% of Arlington)

26%

of residents 65+ report a disability

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Arlington has about 3,136 residents aged 85 or older among 28,123 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.

26% of residents 65 and older report a disability. The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

36% of older Arlington 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.

Arlington compared with Virginia

Census figure	Arlington	Virginia
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	1.7%
Residents 65 or older	12%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	26%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	8.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	29%	17%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$100,942	—

Older residents in towns around Arlington

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Seven Corners, VA	2.5 mi	1,768	273
Bailey's Crossroads, VA	2.7 mi	3,631	627
Lake Barcroft, VA	3.6 mi	2,170	184
Falls Church, VA	4.1 mi	2,265	279
Alexandria, VA	4.2 mi	20,348	1,940
West Falls Church, VA	4.8 mi	4,454	467

Nursing homes near Arlington

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Jefferson	Arlington, VA	0.7 mi	2 of 5	31	(703) 516-9455
Cherrydale Health & Rehabilitation Center	Arlington, VA	1.2 mi	2 of 5	210	(703) 243-7640
Carlin Springs Health & Rehabilitation	Arlington, VA	1.9 mi	1 of 5	161	(703) 379-7200
Goodwin House Bailey's Crossroads	Falls Church, VA	2.1 mi	5 of 5	73	(703) 578-7261
Regency Care Of Arlington, LLC	Arlington, VA	2.8 mi	2 of 5	240	(703) 920-5700
Goodwin House Alexandria	Alexandria, VA	3.0 mi	5 of 5	80	(703) 824-1192

Hospices serving Arlington

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Ennoble Hospice Va, LLC	Arlington, VA	1.7 mi	(703) 865-2144
Goodwin House Palliative Care And Hospice	Falls Church, VA	3.1 mi	(703) 578-7108
Capital Hospice	Falls Church, VA	5.1 mi	(703) 712-4874
Capital Hospice	Washington, DC	6.3 mi	(202) 244-8300

Straight-line miles from the center of Arlington. 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 Arlington

At the Virginia median aide wage of $14.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,263 a month in wages, which is 15% of the $8,412 monthly median income of Arlington households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Virginia's minimum wage is $12.77 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 Consumer directed care in Virginia: how relatives are paid to give care through CCC Plus.

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 Arlington: common questions

What nursing homes are near Arlington?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are The Jefferson in Arlington (0.7 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Cherrydale Health & Rehabilitation Center in Arlington (1.2 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Carlin Springs Health & Rehabilitation in Arlington (1.9 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Arlington?

At the Virginia median aide wage of $14.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,263 a month in wages, which is 15% of the $8,412 monthly median income of Arlington households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Virginia's minimum wage is $12.77 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 Arlington, VA