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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Crofton, MD: the local picture

213

residents 85 or older (0.7% of all residents)

3,459

residents 65 or older (12% of Crofton)

27%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Anne Arundel County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Crofton has about 213 residents aged 85 or older among 3,459 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.

27% of residents 65 and older report a disability (28% in Anne Arundel County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

25% of older Crofton 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.

Crofton compared with Anne Arundel County and Maryland

Census figure	Crofton	Anne Arundel County	Maryland
Residents 85 or older	0.7%	1.7%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	12%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	27%	28%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	25%	25%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.9%	6.5%	9.5%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	15%	14%	21%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$119,813	$92,094	—

Older residents in towns around Crofton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Odenton, MD	3.6 mi	5,689	633
Bowie, MD	5.2 mi	10,094	977
Gambrills, MD	5.6 mi	433	85
Fairwood, MD	6.6 mi	835	39
Glenn Dale, MD	6.8 mi	3,142	248
Riva, MD	6.8 mi	1,093	110

Nursing homes near Crofton

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Autumn Lake Healthcare At Crofton	Crofton, MD	0.3 mi	4 of 5	180	(410) 721-1000
Autumn Lake Healthcare At Waugh Chapel	Gambrills, MD	1.9 mi	5 of 5	110	(410) 923-2020
Fairfield Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	Crownsville, MD	4.2 mi	2 of 5	96	(410) 923-6820
Larkin Chase Center	Bowie, MD	5.7 mi	5 of 5	120	(301) 805-6070
Future Care Annapolis	Annapolis, MD	5.8 mi	not rated	—	(410) 349-5100
Complete Care At Severna Park LLC	Severna Park, MD	7.5 mi	3 of 5	138	(410) 544-4220

Hospices serving Crofton

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Luminis Health Gilchrist Life Care Institute	Annapolis, MD	7.2 mi	(443) 843-8200
Hospice Of The Chesapeake, Inc.	Pasadena, MD	12 mi	(443) 837-1519
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Maryland	Columbia, MD	16 mi	(410) 689-7400
Heartland Hospice (Baltimore)	Windsor Mill, MD	23 mi	(410) 247-2900

Straight-line miles from the center of Crofton. 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 Crofton

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 16% of the $9,984 monthly median income of Crofton 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 Crofton: common questions

What nursing homes are near Crofton?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Autumn Lake Healthcare At Crofton in Crofton (0.3 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Autumn Lake Healthcare At Waugh Chapel in Gambrills (1.9 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Fairfield Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Crownsville (4.2 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Crofton?

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 16% of the $9,984 monthly median income of Crofton 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 Crofton, MD