Dementia Care in Lakeside, VA: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Lakeside, VA: the local picture

175

residents 85 or older (1.4% of all residents)

1,860

residents 65 or older (15% of Lakeside)

28%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Henrico County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Lakeside has about 175 residents aged 85 or older among 1,860 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.

28% of residents 65 and older report a disability (29% in Henrico County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

40% of older Lakeside 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.

Lakeside compared with Henrico County and Virginia

Census figure	Lakeside	Henrico County	Virginia
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	2.1%	1.7%
Residents 65 or older	15%	17%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	28%	29%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	32%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	19%	9.0%	8.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	12%	16%	17%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$49,907	$63,316	—

Older residents in towns around Lakeside

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Dumbarton, VA	1.7 mi	1,498	204
Laurel, VA	2.3 mi	2,217	278
Chamberlayne, VA	2.9 mi	1,366	246
Glen Allen, VA	3.7 mi	3,105	439
East Highland Park, VA	5.5 mi	2,636	245
Richmond, VA	5.6 mi	32,244	3,177

Nursing homes near Lakeside

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Lakeside Health & Rehabilitation	Richmond, VA	0.4 mi	2 of 5	194	(804) 266-9666
Westminster-Canterbury Of Richmond	Richmond, VA	1.5 mi	5 of 5	158	(804) 264-6000
Rosedale Health & Rehabilitation	Richmond, VA	1.8 mi	1 of 5	128	(804) 262-7364
Parham Health Care & Rehab Center	Richmond, VA	2.0 mi	1 of 5	180	(804) 264-9185
Glenburnie Rehab & Nursing Center	Richmond, VA	2.4 mi	2 of 5	125	(804) 281-3500
Westport Rehabilitation And Nursing Center	Richmond, VA	3.2 mi	1 of 5	225	(804) 288-3152

Hospices serving Lakeside

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Vcu Health Hospice At Home By Bayada	Richmond, VA	1.8 mi	(804) 525-1350
Serenity First LLC	Richmond, VA	1.8 mi	(804) 562-5730
Westminster Canterbury Richmond At Home LLC	Richmond, VA	2.4 mi	(804) 292-3500
Suncrest Hospice Richmond	Richmond, VA	3.1 mi	(804) 905-6740

Straight-line miles from the center of Lakeside. 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 Lakeside

At the Virginia median aide wage of $14.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,263 a month in wages, which is 30% of the $4,159 monthly median income of Lakeside households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Virginia's minimum wage is $12.77 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 Consumer directed care in Virginia: how relatives are paid to give care through CCC Plus.

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 Lakeside: common questions

What nursing homes are near Lakeside?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Lakeside Health & Rehabilitation in Richmond (0.4 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Westminster-Canterbury Of Richmond in Richmond (1.5 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Rosedale Health & Rehabilitation in Richmond (1.8 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Lakeside?

At the Virginia median aide wage of $14.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,263 a month in wages, which is 30% of the $4,159 monthly median income of Lakeside households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Virginia's minimum wage is $12.77 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 Lakeside, VA