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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Laurel, VA: the local picture

278

residents 85 or older (1.5% of all residents)

2,217

residents 65 or older (12% of Laurel)

28%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Laurel has about 278 residents aged 85 or older among 2,217 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 Laurel 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.

Laurel compared with Henrico County and Virginia

Census figure	Laurel	Henrico County	Virginia
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	2.1%	1.7%
Residents 65 or older	12%	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.)	13%	9.0%	8.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	27%	16%	17%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$54,301	$63,316	—

Older residents in towns around Laurel

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Dumbarton, VA	1.7 mi	1,498	204
Lakeside, VA	2.3 mi	1,860	175
Glen Allen, VA	2.4 mi	3,105	439
Innsbrook, VA	4.0 mi	1,041	73
Chamberlayne, VA	4.4 mi	1,366	246
Tuckahoe, VA	5.6 mi	9,800	1,675

Nursing homes near Laurel

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Parham Health Care & Rehab Center	Richmond, VA	0.8 mi	1 of 5	180	(804) 264-9185
Lakeside Health & Rehabilitation	Richmond, VA	2.3 mi	2 of 5	194	(804) 266-9666
Westport Rehabilitation And Nursing Center	Richmond, VA	2.6 mi	1 of 5	225	(804) 288-3152
Elizabeth Adam Crump Health And Rehab	Glen Allen, VA	2.7 mi	1 of 5	180	(804) 672-8725
August Healthcare At Richmond	Richmond, VA	3.1 mi	3 of 5	32	(804) 288-6245
Glenburnie Rehab & Nursing Center	Richmond, VA	3.3 mi	2 of 5	125	(804) 281-3500

Hospices serving Laurel

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Enlight Hospice Of Va	Richmond, VA	2.2 mi	(804) 471-4577
Bridge Hospice	Glen Allen, VA	2.4 mi	(804) 290-0951
Vcu Health Hospice At Home By Bayada	Richmond, VA	3.1 mi	(804) 525-1350
Serenity First LLC	Richmond, VA	3.1 mi	(804) 562-5730

Straight-line miles from the center of Laurel. 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 Laurel

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 28% of the $4,525 monthly median income of Laurel 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 Laurel: common questions

What nursing homes are near Laurel?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Parham Health Care & Rehab Center in Richmond (0.8 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Lakeside Health & Rehabilitation in Richmond (2.3 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Westport Rehabilitation And Nursing Center in Richmond (2.6 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Laurel?

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 28% of the $4,525 monthly median income of Laurel 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 Laurel, VA