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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Chestertown, MD: the local picture

233

residents 85 or older (4.2% of all residents)

1,462

residents 65 or older (26% of Chestertown)

29%

of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in Kent County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Chestertown has about 233 residents aged 85 or older among 1,462 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 (27% in Kent County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

44% of older Chestertown 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.

Chestertown compared with Kent County and Maryland

Census figure	Chestertown	Kent County	Maryland
Residents 85 or older	4.2%	3.0%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	26%	27%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	27%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	44%	30%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	6.1%	9.5%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	4.3%	5.0%	21%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$56,250	$71,541	—

Older residents in towns around Chestertown

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Centreville, MD	12 mi	1,078	107
Bowleys Quarters, MD	18 mi	1,089	64
Edgewood, MD	18 mi	3,283	290
Grasonville, MD	19 mi	417	18
Abingdon, MD	20 mi	457	16
Joppatowne, MD	20 mi	2,705	338

Nursing homes near Chestertown

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Resorts At Chester River Manor Corp	Chestertown, MD	0.6 mi	3 of 5	98	(410) 778-4550
Chestertown Nursing And Rehab	Chestertown, MD	0.7 mi	1 of 5	92	(410) 778-1900
Willow Brooke CT Skilled Care Ctr At Heron Point	Chestertown, MD	0.8 mi	5 of 5	38	(410) 778-7300
Complete Care At Corsica Hills LLC	Centreville, MD	12 mi	3 of 5	120	(410) 758-2323
Sterling Care Riverside	Belcamp, MD	20 mi	5 of 5	129	(410) 575-6400
Oakwood SNF LLC	Middle River, MD	22 mi	1 of 5	130	(410) 687-1383

Hospices serving Chestertown

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Compass Regional Hospice, Inc	Centreville, MD	11 mi	(443) 262-4100
Hospice Of The Chesapeake, Inc.	Pasadena, MD	24 mi	(443) 837-1519
Talbot Hospice Foundation, Inc	Easton, MD	31 mi	(410) 822-6681
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Maryland	Columbia, MD	41 mi	(410) 689-7400

Straight-line miles from the center of Chestertown. 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 Chestertown

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 34% of the $4,688 monthly median income of Chestertown 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 Chestertown: common questions

What nursing homes are near Chestertown?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Resorts At Chester River Manor Corp in Chestertown (0.6 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Chestertown Nursing And Rehab in Chestertown (0.7 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Willow Brooke CT Skilled Care Ctr At Heron Point in Chestertown (0.8 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Chestertown?

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 34% of the $4,688 monthly median income of Chestertown 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 Chestertown, MD