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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Cheverly, MD: the local picture

96

residents 85 or older (1.6% of all residents)

1,012

residents 65 or older (17% of Cheverly)

14%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Prince George's County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Cheverly has about 96 residents aged 85 or older among 1,012 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.

14% 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.

28% of older Cheverly 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.

Cheverly compared with Prince George's County and Maryland

Census figure	Cheverly	Prince George's County	Maryland
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	1.5%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	17%	15%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	14%	29%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	26%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	0.3%	9.4%	9.5%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	20%	31%	21%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$126,146	$82,366	—

Older residents in towns around Cheverly

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Bladensburg, MD	1.3 mi	1,252	102
Landover, MD	1.4 mi	2,642	257
Seat Pleasant, MD	2.3 mi	769	144
East Riverdale, MD	2.3 mi	1,166	90
Peppermill Village, MD	2.6 mi	1,037	158
Brentwood, MD	2.7 mi	370	36

Nursing homes near Cheverly

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Deanwood Rehabilitation And Wellness Center	Washington, DC	2.1 mi	2 of 5	296	(202) 399-7504
Crescent Cities Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	Riverdale, MD	3.1 mi	3 of 5	158	(301) 699-2000
Sacred Heart Home Inc	Hyattsville, MD	3.3 mi	5 of 5	44	(301) 277-6500
Washington Ctr For Aging Svcs	Washington, DC	3.5 mi	3 of 5	259	(202) 541-6080
Future Care Capital Region	Landover, MD	3.6 mi	4 of 5	150	(240) 487-4400
The Hsc Pediatric Skilled Nursing Facility	Washington, DC	3.9 mi	3 of 5	16	(202) 832-4400

Hospices serving Cheverly

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Capital Caring	Greenbelt, MD	5.3 mi	(301) 883-0866
Amedisys Hospice	Largo, MD	6.6 mi	(301) 349-3568
Holy Cross Home Care And Hospice	Silver Spring, MD	8.2 mi	(301) 557-4663
Heartland Hospice (Beltsville)	Beltsville, MD	8.3 mi	(240) 264-1692

Straight-line miles from the center of Cheverly. 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 Cheverly

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 15% of the $10,512 monthly median income of Cheverly 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 Cheverly: common questions

What nursing homes are near Cheverly?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Deanwood Rehabilitation And Wellness Center in Washington (2.1 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Crescent Cities Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Riverdale (3.1 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Sacred Heart Home Inc in Hyattsville (3.3 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Cheverly?

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 15% of the $10,512 monthly median income of Cheverly 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 Cheverly, MD