In-Home Dementia Care in South Kensington, MD

Local figures

Dementia Care in South Kensington, MD: the local picture

315

residents 85 or older (3.9% of all residents)

1,612

residents 65 or older (20% of South Kensington)

33%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

South Kensington has about 315 residents aged 85 or older among 1,612 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.

33% 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.

27% of older South Kensington 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.

South Kensington compared with Montgomery County and Maryland

Census figure	South Kensington	Montgomery County	Maryland
Residents 85 or older	3.9%	2.2%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	20%	17%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	26%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	23%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.7%	7.4%	9.5%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	17%	43%	21%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$117,778	$109,242	—

Older residents in towns around South Kensington

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Forest Glen, MD	1.2 mi	1,287	178
North Kensington, MD	1.6 mi	1,825	374
Chevy Chase, MD	1.7 mi	2,265	544
Wheaton, MD	2.3 mi	7,015	867
Silver Spring, MD	2.6 mi	9,828	899
Kemp Mill, MD	2.9 mi	2,110	307

Nursing homes near South Kensington

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Autumn Lake Healthcare At Oakview	Silver Spring, MD	0.6 mi	4 of 5	138	(301) 565-0300
Autumn Lake Healthcare At Chevy Chase	Chevy Chase, MD	1.2 mi	3 of 5	172	(301) 657-8686
Turtle Creek Rehabilitation And Wellness Center	Kensington, MD	1.2 mi	2 of 5	140	(410) 602-1553
Woodside Rehab & Nursing	Silver Spring, MD	1.5 mi	3 of 5	92	(301) 588-5544
Fox Chase Healthcare	Silver Spring, MD	1.9 mi	1 of 5	87	(301) 587-2400
Carriage Hill Bethesda	Bethesda, MD	2.1 mi	3 of 5	108	(301) 897-5500

Straight-line miles from the center of South Kensington. 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 South Kensington

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 16% of the $9,815 monthly median income of South Kensington 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 South Kensington: common questions

What nursing homes are near South Kensington?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Autumn Lake Healthcare At Oakview in Silver Spring (0.6 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Autumn Lake Healthcare At Chevy Chase in Chevy Chase (1.2 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Turtle Creek Rehabilitation And Wellness Center in Kensington (1.2 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in South Kensington?

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 16% of the $9,815 monthly median income of South Kensington 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 South Kensington, MD