In-Home Dementia Care in Friendship Heights Village, MD

Local figures

Dementia Care in Friendship Heights Village, MD: the local picture

320

residents 85 or older (8.0% of all residents)

1,292

residents 65 or older (32% of Friendship Heights Village)

32%

of residents 65+ report a disability (26% in Montgomery County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Friendship Heights Village has about 320 residents aged 85 or older among 1,292 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.

32% of residents 65 and older report a disability (26% in Montgomery County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

51% of older Friendship Heights Village 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.

Friendship Heights Village compared with Montgomery County and Maryland

Census figure	Friendship Heights Village	Montgomery County	Maryland
Residents 85 or older	8.0%	2.2%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	32%	17%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	26%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	51%	23%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.0%	7.4%	9.5%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	31%	43%	21%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$103,011	$109,242	—

Older residents in towns around Friendship Heights Village

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Chevy Chase, MD	2.2 mi	2,265	544
Brookmont, MD	2.2 mi	649	51
Bethesda, MD	2.3 mi	13,206	1,928
South Kensington, MD	3.9 mi	1,612	315
Forest Glen, MD	4.5 mi	1,287	178
Silver Spring, MD	4.6 mi	9,828	899

Nursing homes near Friendship Heights Village

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Lisner Louise Dickson Hurthome	Washington, DC	0.3 mi	5 of 5	60	(202) 966-6667
Forest Hills Of DC	Washington, DC	1.3 mi	5 of 5	55	(202) 966-7623
Ingleside At Rock Creek	Washington, DC	1.5 mi	3 of 5	34	(202) 363-8310
Knollwood Hsc	Washington, DC	2.0 mi	4 of 5	69	(202) 541-0150
Sibley Mem Hosp Renaissance	Washington, DC	2.2 mi	5 of 5	45	(202) 537-4000
Autumn Lake Healthcare At Chevy Chase	Chevy Chase, MD	2.8 mi	3 of 5	172	(301) 657-8686

Hospices serving Friendship Heights Village

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Capital Hospice	Washington, DC	1.2 mi	(202) 244-8300
Holy Cross Home Care And Hospice	Silver Spring, MD	5.9 mi	(301) 557-4663
Montgomery Hospice & Prince Georges Hospice	Rockville, MD	9.5 mi	(301) 921-4400
Jewish Social Service Agency Hospice	Rockville, MD	9.5 mi	(301) 881-3700

Straight-line miles from the center of Friendship Heights Village. 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 Friendship Heights Village

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 18% of the $8,584 monthly median income of Friendship Heights Village 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 Friendship Heights Village: common questions

What nursing homes are near Friendship Heights Village?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Lisner Louise Dickson Hurthome in Washington (0.3 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Forest Hills Of DC in Washington (1.3 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Ingleside At Rock Creek in Washington (1.5 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Friendship Heights Village?

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 18% of the $8,584 monthly median income of Friendship Heights Village 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.

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