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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Hagerstown, MD: the local picture

707

residents 85 or older (1.6% of all residents)

6,354

residents 65 or older (15% of Hagerstown)

41%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Washington County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Hagerstown has about 707 residents aged 85 or older among 6,354 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.

41% of residents 65 and older report a disability (32% in Washington County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

42% of older Hagerstown 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.

Hagerstown compared with Washington County and Maryland

Census figure	Hagerstown	Washington County	Maryland
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	2.1%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	15%	18%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	32%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	42%	28%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	9.0%	9.5%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	13%	9.4%	21%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$38,204	$56,121	—

Older residents in towns around Hagerstown

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Halfway, MD	3.1 mi	2,320	420
Paramount-Long Meadow, MD	3.2 mi	468	72
Fountainhead-Orchard Hills, MD	3.3 mi	1,362	77
Robinwood, MD	3.3 mi	1,273	194
Maugansville, MD	3.9 mi	999	132
St. James, MD	4.8 mi	953	95

Nursing homes near Hagerstown

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Julia Manor Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Hagerstown, MD	0.5 mi	1 of 5	130	(301) 665-8700
Hagerstown Healthcare Center	Hagerstown, MD	0.8 mi	2 of 5	140	(301) 797-4020
Coffman Nursing Home	Hagerstown, MD	1.6 mi	3 of 5	59	(301) 733-2914
Creekside Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing	Hagerstown, MD	1.7 mi	1 of 5	80	(301) 790-1000
Western Md Hospital Center	Hagerstown, MD	1.9 mi	5 of 5	63	(301) 745-4200
Homewood Living Williamsport	Williamsport, MD	4.5 mi	3 of 5	82	(301) 582-1628

Hospices serving Hagerstown

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of Washington County, Inc	Hagerstown, MD	1.0 mi	(301) 791-6360
Hospice Of The Panhandle, Inc	Kearneysville, WV	25 mi	(304) 264-0406
Bridginglife, Inc.	Westminster, MD	40 mi	(410) 871-8000
Hospice Of Garrett County	Oakland, MD	86 mi	(301) 334-5151

Straight-line miles from the center of Hagerstown. 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 Hagerstown

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 50% of the $3,184 monthly median income of Hagerstown 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 Hagerstown: common questions

What nursing homes are near Hagerstown?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Julia Manor Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Hagerstown (0.5 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Hagerstown Healthcare Center in Hagerstown (0.8 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Coffman Nursing Home in Hagerstown (1.6 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Hagerstown?

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 50% of the $3,184 monthly median income of Hagerstown 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 Hagerstown, MD