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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Dahlgren, VA: the local picture

50

residents 85 or older (1.5% of all residents)

521

residents 65 or older (16% of Dahlgren)

33%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Dahlgren has about 50 residents aged 85 or older among 521 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.

33% of residents 65 and older report a disability (27% in King George County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

33% of older Dahlgren 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.

Dahlgren compared with King George County and Virginia

Census figure	Dahlgren	King George County	Virginia
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	0.8%	1.7%
Residents 65 or older	16%	14%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	27%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	22%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	10%	8.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	4.4%	5.7%	17%

Older residents in towns around Dahlgren

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Colonial Beach, VA	6.6 mi	960	224
King George, VA	7.8 mi	738	52
La Plata, MD	15 mi	1,871	337
Bryans Road, MD	18 mi	953	192
Indian Head, MD	18 mi	414	23
Quantico Base, VA	19 mi	0	0

Nursing homes near Dahlgren

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Westmoreland Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center	Colonial Beach, VA	7.1 mi	3 of 5	66	(804) 224-2222
Heritage Hall King George	King George, VA	8.4 mi	2 of 5	130	(540) 775-4000
Complete Care At Laplata LLC	Laplata, MD	14 mi	1 of 5	142	(301) 934-4001
Green Acres Nursing And Rehab	La Plata, MD	14 mi	5 of 5	170	(301) 934-1900
Charlotte Hall Veterans Home	Charlotte Hall, MD	18 mi	5 of 5	286	(301) 884-8171
Restore Health Rehabilitation Center	White Plains, MD	18 mi	3 of 5	80	(240) 448-2000

Hospices serving Dahlgren

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Mary Washington Hospice	Fredericksburg, VA	23 mi	(540) 741-3580
Athc-Hospice, LLC	Fredericksburg, VA	27 mi	(540) 322-2981
Gentiva I	Fredericksburg, VA	27 mi	(804) 925-6454
Hospice Of Virginia	Tappahannock, VA	31 mi	(804) 281-0451

Straight-line miles from the center of Dahlgren. 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 Dahlgren

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. 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 Dahlgren: common questions

What nursing homes are near Dahlgren?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Westmoreland Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center in Colonial Beach (7.1 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Heritage Hall King George in King George (8.4 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Complete Care At Laplata LLC in Laplata (14 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Dahlgren?

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. 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 Dahlgren, VA