Dementia Care in Short Pump, VA: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Short Pump, VA: the local picture

344

residents 85 or older (1.2% of all residents)

3,683

residents 65 or older (13% of Short Pump)

21%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Short Pump has about 344 residents aged 85 or older among 3,683 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.

21% of residents 65 and older report a disability (29% in Henrico County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

29% of older Short Pump 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.

Short Pump compared with Henrico County and Virginia

Census figure	Short Pump	Henrico County	Virginia
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	2.1%	1.7%
Residents 65 or older	13%	17%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	21%	29%	31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	32%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.0%	9.0%	8.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	26%	16%	17%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$71,288	$63,316	—

Older residents in towns around Short Pump

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Innsbrook, VA	2.4 mi	1,041	73
Wyndham, VA	2.5 mi	1,249	166
Tuckahoe, VA	5.1 mi	9,800	1,675
Laurel, VA	6.3 mi	2,217	278
Dumbarton, VA	6.8 mi	1,498	204
Glen Allen, VA	7.4 mi	3,105	439

Nursing homes near Short Pump

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Our Lady Of Hope Health Center	Richmond, VA	0.9 mi	3 of 5	75	(804) 360-1960
Shalom Gardens Health & Rehabilitation	Richmond, VA	2.5 mi	1 of 5	101	(804) 750-2183
Cedarfield Pinnacle Living	Richmond, VA	2.6 mi	not rated	20	(804) 474-8800
Canterbury Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center	Richmond, VA	3.0 mi	1 of 5	183	(804) 740-6174
The Laurels Of University Park	Richmond, VA	3.2 mi	2 of 5	145	(804) 747-9200
Lakewood Manor	Richmond, VA	3.4 mi	3 of 5	96	(804) 740-2900

Hospices serving Short Pump

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Enlight Hospice Of Va	Richmond, VA	4.4 mi	(804) 471-4577
Bridge Hospice	Glen Allen, VA	4.7 mi	(804) 290-0951
Amedisys Hospice Of Richmond	Glen Allen, VA	6.1 mi	(804) 288-4734
Ascend Hospice	Glen Allen, VA	6.1 mi	(804) 673-1330

Straight-line miles from the center of Short Pump. 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 Short Pump

At the Virginia median aide wage of $14.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,263 a month in wages, which is 21% of the $5,941 monthly median income of Short Pump households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Virginia's minimum wage is $12.77 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 Consumer directed care in Virginia: how relatives are paid to give care through CCC Plus.

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 Short Pump: common questions

What nursing homes are near Short Pump?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Our Lady Of Hope Health Center in Richmond (0.9 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Shalom Gardens Health & Rehabilitation in Richmond (2.5 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Cedarfield Pinnacle Living in Richmond (2.6 mi, not rated overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Short Pump?

At the Virginia median aide wage of $14.57 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,263 a month in wages, which is 21% of the $5,941 monthly median income of Short Pump households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Virginia's minimum wage is $12.77 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 Short Pump, VA