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

Local figures

Dementia Care in La Plata, MD: the local picture

337

residents 85 or older (3.2% of all residents)

1,871

residents 65 or older (18% of La Plata)

21%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

La Plata has about 337 residents aged 85 or older among 1,871 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.

21% 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.

51% of older La Plata 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.

La Plata compared with Charles County and Maryland

Census figure	La Plata	Charles County	Maryland
Residents 85 or older	3.2%	1.4%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	18%	14%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	21%	31%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	51%	25%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	10%	10.0%	9.5%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	6.9%	10%	21%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$71,174	$79,445	—

Older residents in towns around La Plata

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Bensville, MD	5.2 mi	1,651	154
Waldorf, MD	5.3 mi	9,348	711
Bryans Road, MD	7.8 mi	953	192
Accokeek, MD	9.3 mi	1,957	159
Brandywine, MD	11 mi	1,661	105
Indian Head, MD	11 mi	414	23

Nursing homes near La Plata

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Green Acres Nursing And Rehab	La Plata, MD	1.0 mi	5 of 5	170	(301) 934-1900
Complete Care At Laplata LLC	Laplata, MD	1.1 mi	1 of 5	142	(301) 934-4001
Restore Health Rehabilitation Center	White Plains, MD	3.5 mi	3 of 5	80	(240) 448-2000
Waldorf Center	Waldorf, MD	4.3 mi	4 of 5	115	(301) 645-2813
Charlotte Hall Veterans Home	Charlotte Hall, MD	11 mi	5 of 5	286	(301) 884-8171
Ft Washington Rehabilitation And Wellness Center	Fort Washington, MD	13 mi	4 of 5	150	(301) 292-0300

Hospices serving La Plata

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of The Chesapeake, Inc.	Waldorf, MD	5.9 mi	(443) 837-1519
Hospice Of The Chesapeake, Inc.	Prince Frederick, MD	20 mi	(443) 837-1519
Amedisys Hospice	Largo, MD	24 mi	(301) 349-3568
Capital Hospice	Falls Church, VA	25 mi	(703) 712-4874

Straight-line miles from the center of La Plata. 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 La Plata

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 27% of the $5,931 monthly median income of La Plata 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 La Plata: common questions

What nursing homes are near La Plata?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Green Acres Nursing And Rehab in La Plata (1.0 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Complete Care At Laplata LLC in Laplata (1.1 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Restore Health Rehabilitation Center in White Plains (3.5 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in La Plata?

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 27% of the $5,931 monthly median income of La Plata 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 La Plata, MD