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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Monrovia, MD: the local picture

62

residents 85 or older (1.7% of all residents)

247

residents 65 or older (6.9% of Monrovia)

32%

of residents 65+ report a disability (27% in Frederick County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Monrovia has about 62 residents aged 85 or older among 247 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.

32% of residents 65 and older report a disability (27% in Frederick County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

8.1% of older Monrovia 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.

Monrovia compared with Frederick County and Maryland

Census figure	Monrovia	Frederick County	Maryland
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	1.8%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	6.9%	15%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	27%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	8.1%	23%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	0.0%	6.4%	9.5%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	28%	18%	21%

Older residents in towns around Monrovia

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Green Valley, MD	2.2 mi	2,567	154
Linganore, MD	4.0 mi	1,112	31
Urbana, MD	4.3 mi	1,321	101
Bartonsville, MD	4.6 mi	344	20
Spring Ridge, MD	4.7 mi	862	62
Mount Airy, MD	6.6 mi	1,198	105

Nursing homes near Monrovia

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Autumn Lake Healthcare At Ballenger Creek	Frederick, MD	5.2 mi	3 of 5	130	(301) 663-5181
Lorien Health Systems MT Airy	Mount Airy, MD	6.5 mi	5 of 5	62	(301) 829-6050
Mount Airy Nursing And Rehab Center	Mount Airy, MD	7.3 mi	2 of 5	104	(301) 829-0800
Northampton Manor Nursing And Rehabilitation Cente	Frederick, MD	8.5 mi	1 of 5	196	(301) 662-8700
Willowbrooke CT Skilled Care Buckingham's Choice	Adamstown, MD	8.5 mi	5 of 5	42	(301) 644-1636
Frederick Crossing Of Journey	Frederick, MD	9.2 mi	4 of 5	120	(301) 695-6618

Hospices serving Monrovia

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Frederick Health Hospice	Frederick, MD	14 mi	(240) 566-3030
Montgomery Hospice & Prince Georges Hospice	Rockville, MD	20 mi	(301) 921-4400
Bridginglife, Inc.	Westminster, MD	21 mi	(410) 871-8000
Holy Cross Home Care And Hospice	Silver Spring, MD	28 mi	(301) 557-4663

Straight-line miles from the center of Monrovia. 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 Monrovia

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. 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 Monrovia: common questions

What nursing homes are near Monrovia?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Autumn Lake Healthcare At Ballenger Creek in Frederick (5.2 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Lorien Health Systems MT Airy in Mount Airy (6.5 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Mount Airy Nursing And Rehab Center in Mount Airy (7.3 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Monrovia?

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. 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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.

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