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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Lochearn, MD: the local picture

828

residents 85 or older (3.1% of all residents)

5,039

residents 65 or older (19% of Lochearn)

31%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Lochearn has about 828 residents aged 85 or older among 5,039 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.

31% of residents 65 and older report a disability (29% in Baltimore County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

34% of older Lochearn 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.

Lochearn compared with Baltimore County and Maryland

Census figure	Lochearn	Baltimore County	Maryland
Residents 85 or older	3.1%	2.3%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	19%	18%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	29%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	30%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	19%	10%	9.5%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	14%	16%	21%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$53,397	$66,579	—

Older residents in towns around Lochearn

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Milford Mill, MD	2.3 mi	4,018	290
Woodlawn, MD	3.1 mi	6,263	413
Pikesville, MD	3.4 mi	8,025	1,506
Garrison, MD	4.0 mi	2,192	409
Randallstown, MD	4.3 mi	7,881	864
Owings Mills, MD	5.5 mi	3,519	178

Nursing homes near Lochearn

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Resorts Of Augsburg	Baltimore, MD	0.2 mi	1 of 5	131	(410) 486-4573
Lochearn Nursing Home, LLC	Baltimore, MD	1.1 mi	5 of 5	200	(410) 358-3410
King David Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Baltimore, MD	1.3 mi	2 of 5	100	(410) 486-1500
Courtland, LLC	Baltimore, MD	1.6 mi	1 of 5	151	(410) 521-3600
Autumn Lake Healthcare At Pikesville	Pikesville, MD	1.8 mi	2 of 5	140	(410) 486-8771
Autumn Lake Healthcare At Arlington West	Baltimore, MD	2.4 mi	2 of 5	82	(410) 664-9535

Hospices serving Lochearn

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Adoration Hospice	Baltimore, MD	2.6 mi	(410) 235-1060
Heartland Hospice (Baltimore)	Windsor Mill, MD	3.2 mi	(410) 247-2900
Stella Maris Inc	Timonium, MD	7.1 mi	(410) 252-4500
Gilchrist Hospice Care, Inc	Hunt Valley, MD	9.9 mi	(443) 849-8200

Straight-line miles from the center of Lochearn. 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 Lochearn

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 36% of the $4,450 monthly median income of Lochearn 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 Lochearn: common questions

What nursing homes are near Lochearn?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Resorts Of Augsburg in Baltimore (0.2 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Lochearn Nursing Home, LLC in Baltimore (1.1 mi, 5 of 5 overall); King David Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Baltimore (1.3 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Lochearn?

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 36% of the $4,450 monthly median income of Lochearn 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 Lochearn, MD