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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Potomac, MD: the local picture

1,341

residents 85 or older (2.9% of all residents)

11,088

residents 65 or older (24% of Potomac)

22%

of residents 65+ report a disability (26% in Montgomery County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Potomac has about 1,341 residents aged 85 or older among 11,088 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.

22% of residents 65 and older report a disability (26% in Montgomery County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

18% of older Potomac 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.

Potomac compared with Montgomery County and Maryland

Census figure	Potomac	Montgomery County	Maryland
Residents 85 or older	2.9%	2.2%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	24%	17%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	22%	26%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	18%	23%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.6%	7.4%	9.5%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	37%	43%	21%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$173,053	$109,242	—

Older residents in towns around Potomac

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
North Bethesda, MD	4.3 mi	8,632	1,272
Bethesda, MD	4.4 mi	13,206	1,928
Travilah, MD	4.4 mi	2,674	380
McLean, VA	4.8 mi	10,022	1,416
Rockville, MD	5.3 mi	12,739	2,197
Brookmont, MD	5.4 mi	649	51

Nursing homes near Potomac

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Montcare At Potomac	Potomac, MD	1.3 mi	5 of 5	168	(301) 299-2453
Montcare At Bethesda	Bethesda, MD	3.4 mi	5 of 5	120	(301) 530-9000
Maplewood Park Place	Bethesda, MD	4.1 mi	5 of 5	31	(301) 530-0500
Sterling Care Bethesda	Bethesda, MD	4.3 mi	3 of 5	200	(301) 530-1600
The Village At Rockville	Rockville, MD	4.4 mi	3 of 5	160	(301) 424-9560
Potomac Valley Rehabilitation And Healthcare	Rockville, MD	4.5 mi	4 of 5	175	(301) 762-0700

Hospices serving Potomac

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Montgomery Hospice & Prince Georges Hospice	Rockville, MD	5.3 mi	(301) 921-4400
Jewish Social Service Agency Hospice	Rockville, MD	5.3 mi	(301) 881-3700
Capital Hospice	Washington, DC	7.5 mi	(202) 244-8300
Holy Cross Home Care And Hospice	Silver Spring, MD	10 mi	(301) 557-4663

Straight-line miles from the center of Potomac. 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 Potomac

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 11% of the $14,421 monthly median income of Potomac 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 Potomac: common questions

What nursing homes are near Potomac?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Montcare At Potomac in Potomac (1.3 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Montcare At Bethesda in Bethesda (3.4 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Maplewood Park Place in Bethesda (4.1 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Potomac?

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 11% of the $14,421 monthly median income of Potomac 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 Potomac, MD