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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Indian Head, MD: the local picture

23

residents 85 or older (0.6% of all residents)

414

residents 65 or older (10% of Indian Head)

32%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Charles County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Indian Head has about 23 residents aged 85 or older among 414 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 (31% in Charles County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

55% of older Indian Head 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.

Indian Head compared with Charles County and Maryland

Census figure	Indian Head	Charles County	Maryland
Residents 85 or older	0.6%	1.4%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	10%	14%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	31%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	55%	25%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	20%	10.0%	9.5%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	5.2%	10%	21%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$73,462	$79,445	—

Older residents in towns around Indian Head

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Bryans Road, MD	3.4 mi	953	192
Woodbridge, VA	6.1 mi	4,172	339
Leesylvania, VA	6.9 mi	1,893	117
Cherry Hill, VA	7.4 mi	1,621	29
Lorton, VA	7.7 mi	2,320	465
Fort Belvoir, VA	7.9 mi	9	0

Nursing homes near Indian Head

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Belmont Bay Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Woodbridge, VA	7.3 mi	3 of 5	120	(703) 491-6167
Belvoir Woods Health Care Center At The Fairfax	Fort Belvoir, VA	7.9 mi	3 of 5	56	(703) 799-1333
Westminster At Lake Ridge	Lake Ridge, VA	8.9 mi	5 of 5	60	(703) 643-9017
Complete Care At Laplata LLC	Laplata, MD	10 mi	1 of 5	142	(301) 934-4001
Mount Vernon Healthcare Center	Alexandria, VA	11 mi	1 of 5	130	(703) 360-4000
Restore Health Rehabilitation Center	White Plains, MD	11 mi	3 of 5	80	(240) 448-2000

Hospices serving Indian Head

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of The Chesapeake, Inc.	Waldorf, MD	9.9 mi	(443) 837-1519
Promedica Hospice (Fairfax)	Farifax, VA	23 mi	(703) 273-8693
Blue Ridge Hospice, Inc	Winchester, VA	69 mi	(540) 536-5210

Straight-line miles from the center of Indian Head. 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 Indian Head

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 26% of the $6,122 monthly median income of Indian Head 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 Indian Head: common questions

What nursing homes are near Indian Head?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Belmont Bay Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center in Woodbridge (7.3 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Belvoir Woods Health Care Center At The Fairfax in Fort Belvoir (7.9 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Westminster At Lake Ridge in Lake Ridge (8.9 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Indian Head?

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 26% of the $6,122 monthly median income of Indian Head 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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