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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Easton, MD: the local picture

1,197

residents 85 or older (6.9% of all residents)

4,874

residents 65 or older (28% of Easton)

29%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Easton has about 1,197 residents aged 85 or older among 4,874 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 (28% in Talbot County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

38% of older Easton 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.

Easton compared with Talbot County and Maryland

Census figure	Easton	Talbot County	Maryland
Residents 85 or older	6.9%	5.0%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	28%	30%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	28%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	31%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	9.3%	9.5%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	14%	9.9%	21%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$68,897	$73,213	—

Older residents in towns around Easton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Grasonville, MD	14 mi	417	18
Denton, MD	15 mi	790	128
Hurlock, MD	15 mi	536	23
Cambridge, MD	15 mi	2,777	216
Federalsburg, MD	17 mi	344	70
Chester, MD	17 mi	891	57

Nursing homes near Easton

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Willowbrooke CT Skilled Care Ctr At Bayleigh Chase	Easton, MD	1.1 mi	4 of 5	99	(410) 822-8888
Pines Nursing And Rehab	Easton, MD	1.2 mi	not rated	195	(410) 822-4000
Mallard Bay Nursing And Rehab	Cambridge, MD	14 mi	2 of 5	160	(410) 228-9191
Autumn Lake Healthcare At Chesapeake Woods	Cambridge, MD	14 mi	3 of 5	98	(410) 221-1400
Caroline Nursing And Rehab	Denton, MD	15 mi	2 of 5	87	(410) 479-2130
Denton Nursing And Rehab	Denton, MD	16 mi	1 of 5	100	(410) 479-4400

Hospices serving Easton

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Talbot Hospice Foundation, Inc	Easton, MD	0.3 mi	(410) 822-6681
Compass Regional Hospice, Inc	Centreville, MD	19 mi	(443) 262-4100
Coastal Hospice Inc	Salisbury, MD	41 mi	(410) 742-8732

Straight-line miles from the center of Easton. 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 Easton

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 28% of the $5,741 monthly median income of Easton 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 Easton: common questions

What nursing homes are near Easton?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Willowbrooke CT Skilled Care Ctr At Bayleigh Chase in Easton (1.1 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Pines Nursing And Rehab in Easton (1.2 mi, not rated overall); Mallard Bay Nursing And Rehab in Cambridge (14 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Easton?

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 28% of the $5,741 monthly median income of Easton 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 Easton, MD