New Carrollton, Maryland

In-Home Dementia and Alzheimer's Care in New Carrollton, MD

Help at home for someone living with Alzheimer’s or another dementia: steady routines, safety and patience with changes in memory and mood. Post what you need in New Carrollton for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Dementia Care in New Carrollton, MD: the local picture

138
residents 85 or older (1.0% of all residents)
2,109
residents 65 or older (16% of New Carrollton)
25%
of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Prince George's County)
6+
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

New Carrollton has about 138 residents aged 85 or older among 2,109 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.

25% of residents 65 and older report a disability (29% in Prince George's County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

21% of older New Carrollton 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.

New Carrollton compared with Prince George's County and Maryland

Census figureNew CarrolltonPrince George's CountyMaryland
Residents 85 or older1.0%1.5%1.9%
Residents 65 or older16%15%17%
Residents 65+ with a disability25%29%30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone21%26%27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)7.5%9.4%9.5%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home49%31%21%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$81,458$82,366—

Older residents in towns around New Carrollton

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
Seabrook, MD1.8 mi2,292333
East Riverdale, MD1.8 mi1,16690
Greenbelt, MD2.1 mi3,459260
Lanham, MD2.1 mi1,982301
Riverdale Park, MD2.7 mi70385
Berwyn Heights, MD2.7 mi3779

Nursing homes near New Carrollton

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Doctors Community Rehabilitation And Patient CareLanham, MD1.3 mi3 of 5130(301) 552-2000
Villa Rosa Nursing And Rehabilitation, LLCMitchellville, MD3.2 mi2 of 5107(301) 459-4700
Crescent Cities Nursing & Rehabilitation CenterRiverdale, MD3.4 mi3 of 5158(301) 699-2000
Sacred Heart Home IncHyattsville, MD4.3 mi5 of 544(301) 277-6500
Future Care Capital RegionLandover, MD4.4 mi4 of 5150(240) 487-4400
Deanwood Rehabilitation And Wellness CenterWashington, DC5.4 mi2 of 5296(202) 399-7504

Hospices serving New Carrollton

HospiceOfficeDistancePhone
Capital CaringGreenbelt, MD2.4 mi(301) 883-0866
Heartland Hospice (Beltsville)Beltsville, MD6.1 mi(240) 264-1692
Amedisys HospiceLargo, MD7.5 mi(301) 349-3568
Holy Cross Home Care And HospiceSilver Spring, MD7.9 mi(301) 557-4663

Straight-line miles from the center of New Carrollton. 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 New Carrollton

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 23% of the $6,788 monthly median income of New Carrollton 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 New Carrollton: common questions

What nursing homes are near New Carrollton?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Doctors Community Rehabilitation And Patient Care in Lanham (1.3 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Villa Rosa Nursing And Rehabilitation, LLC in Mitchellville (3.2 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Crescent Cities Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Riverdale (3.4 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in New Carrollton?

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 23% of the $6,788 monthly median income of New Carrollton 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.

More near New Carrollton

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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.

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