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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Baltimore, MD: the local picture

9,152

residents 85 or older (1.6% of all residents)

87,602

residents 65 or older (15% of Baltimore)

39%

of residents 65+ report a disability

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Baltimore has about 9,152 residents aged 85 or older among 87,602 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.

39% 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.

42% of older Baltimore 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.

Baltimore compared with Maryland

Census figure	Baltimore	Maryland
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	15%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	42%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	22%	9.5%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	12%	21%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$40,470	—

Older residents in towns around Baltimore

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Baltimore Highlands, MD	4.7 mi	1,225	137
Lansdowne, MD	5.3 mi	1,419	109
Brooklyn Park, MD	5.6 mi	2,236	279
Rosedale, MD	5.8 mi	3,746	540
Arbutus, MD	5.9 mi	2,554	171
Dundalk, MD	6.5 mi	10,646	1,115

Nursing homes near Baltimore

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Transitional Care Services At Mercy Medical Center	Baltimore, MD	0.6 mi	5 of 5	35	(410) 332-9287
Future Care Charles Village	Baltimore, MD	1.1 mi	4 of 5	109	(410) 889-8500
Future Care Homewood	Baltimore, MD	1.5 mi	3 of 5	141	(410) 554-6300
Future Care Sandtown-Winchester	Baltimore, MD	1.5 mi	5 of 5	148	(410) 669-2750
Fayette Health And Rehabilitation Center	Baltimore, MD	1.6 mi	1 of 5	156	(410) 727-3947
Roland Park Place	Baltimore, MD	1.8 mi	5 of 5	16	(410) 243-5800

Hospices serving Baltimore

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Adoration Hospice	Baltimore, MD	4.8 mi	(410) 235-1060
Amedisys Hospice Of Greater Chesapeake	Rosedale, MD	6.3 mi	(410) 686-5635
Phr Of Baltimore	Baltimore, MD	6.6 mi	(410) 368-2825
Stella Maris Inc	Timonium, MD	9.5 mi	(410) 252-4500

Straight-line miles from the center of Baltimore. 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 Baltimore

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 47% of the $3,373 monthly median income of Baltimore 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 Baltimore: common questions

What nursing homes are near Baltimore?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Transitional Care Services At Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore (0.6 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Future Care Charles Village in Baltimore (1.1 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Future Care Homewood in Baltimore (1.5 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Baltimore?

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 47% of the $3,373 monthly median income of Baltimore 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.

More near Baltimore

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Other care in Baltimore

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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 Baltimore, MD