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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Dundalk, MD: the local picture

1,115

residents 85 or older (1.7% of all residents)

10,646

residents 65 or older (16% of Dundalk)

34%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Baltimore County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Dundalk has about 1,115 residents aged 85 or older among 10,646 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.

34% of residents 65 and older report a disability (29% in Baltimore County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

30% of older Dundalk 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.

Dundalk compared with Baltimore County and Maryland

Census figure	Dundalk	Baltimore County	Maryland
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	2.3%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	16%	18%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	29%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	30%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	10%	9.5%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	16%	16%	21%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,088	$66,579	—

Older residents in towns around Dundalk

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Essex, MD	3.7 mi	7,311	834
Edgemere, MD	3.8 mi	1,989	278
Rosedale, MD	4.2 mi	3,746	540
Middle River, MD	6.2 mi	4,304	381
Rossville, MD	6.3 mi	2,724	318
Baltimore, MD	6.5 mi	87,602	9,152

Nursing homes near Dundalk

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Complete Care At Heritage LLC	Dundalk, MD	1.6 mi	2 of 5	177	(410) 282-6310
Future Care Northpoint	Baltimore, MD	2.4 mi	5 of 5	180	(410) 282-0100
Autumn Lake Healthcare At Riverview	Essex, MD	3.6 mi	3 of 5	238	(410) 574-1400
Future Care Canton Harbor	Baltimore, MD	4.1 mi	5 of 5	160	(410) 342-6644
Autumn Lake Healthcare Post-Acute Care Center	Baltimore, MD	4.9 mi	3 of 5	225	(410) 325-4000
Rossville Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Baltimore, MD	5.3 mi	2 of 5	172	(410) 574-4950

Hospices serving Dundalk

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Amedisys Hospice Of Greater Chesapeake	Rosedale, MD	4.8 mi	(410) 686-5635
Hospice Of The Chesapeake, Inc.	Pasadena, MD	10 mi	(443) 837-1519
Stella Maris Inc	Timonium, MD	14 mi	(410) 252-4500
Heartland Hospice (Baltimore)	Windsor Mill, MD	16 mi	(410) 247-2900

Straight-line miles from the center of Dundalk. 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 Dundalk

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 42% of the $3,757 monthly median income of Dundalk 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 Dundalk: common questions

What nursing homes are near Dundalk?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Complete Care At Heritage LLC in Dundalk (1.6 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Future Care Northpoint in Baltimore (2.4 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Autumn Lake Healthcare At Riverview in Essex (3.6 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Dundalk?

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 42% of the $3,757 monthly median income of Dundalk 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 Dundalk, MD