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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Linthicum, MD: the local picture

180

residents 85 or older (1.6% of all residents)

1,867

residents 65 or older (17% of Linthicum)

33%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Anne Arundel County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Linthicum has about 180 residents aged 85 or older among 1,867 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.

33% of residents 65 and older report a disability (28% in Anne Arundel County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

21% of older Linthicum 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.

Linthicum compared with Anne Arundel County and Maryland

Census figure	Linthicum	Anne Arundel County	Maryland
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	1.7%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	17%	16%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	28%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	21%	25%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.3%	6.5%	9.5%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	8.1%	14%	21%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$72,708	$92,094	—

Older residents in towns around Linthicum

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Lansdowne, MD	1.8 mi	1,419	109
Ferndale, MD	2.3 mi	2,309	327
Baltimore Highlands, MD	2.3 mi	1,225	137
Brooklyn Park, MD	2.4 mi	2,236	279
Arbutus, MD	2.7 mi	2,554	171
Elkridge, MD	4.2 mi	2,075	143

Nursing homes near Linthicum

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Hammonds Lane Center	Brooklyn Park, MD	2.0 mi	3 of 5	113	(410) 636-3400
St. Elizabeth Rehabilitation & Nursing Center	Baltimore, MD	4.1 mi	3 of 5	162	(667) 600-2600
Autumn Lake Healthcare At Glen Burnie	Glen Burnie, MD	4.3 mi	2 of 5	190	(410) 766-3460
Carroll Park Healthcare	Baltimore, MD	4.4 mi	2 of 5	140	(410) 525-1544
Charlestown Community Inc	Catonsville, MD	4.5 mi	5 of 5	103	(410) 247-9700
Little Sisters Of The Poor	Baltimore, MD	4.7 mi	4 of 5	20	(410) 744-9367

Hospices serving Linthicum

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Phr Of Baltimore	Baltimore, MD	2.3 mi	(410) 368-2825
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Maryland	Columbia, MD	9.0 mi	(410) 689-7400
Adoration Hospice	Baltimore, MD	9.4 mi	(410) 235-1060
Heartland Hospice (Baltimore)	Windsor Mill, MD	11 mi	(410) 247-2900

Straight-line miles from the center of Linthicum. 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 Linthicum

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 $6,059 monthly median income of Linthicum 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 Linthicum: common questions

What nursing homes are near Linthicum?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Hammonds Lane Center in Brooklyn Park (2.0 mi, 3 of 5 overall); St. Elizabeth Rehabilitation & Nursing Center in Baltimore (4.1 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Autumn Lake Healthcare At Glen Burnie in Glen Burnie (4.3 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Linthicum?

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 $6,059 monthly median income of Linthicum 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 Linthicum, MD