Sugarland Run, Virginia

In-Home Dementia and Alzheimer's Care in Sugarland Run, VA

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Local figures

Dementia Care in Sugarland Run, VA: the local picture

33
residents 85 or older (0.3% of all residents)
1,431
residents 65 or older (11% of Sugarland Run)
28%
of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Loudoun County)
6+
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Sugarland Run has about 33 residents aged 85 or older among 1,431 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.

28% of residents 65 and older report a disability (28% in Loudoun County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

11% of older Sugarland Run 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.

Sugarland Run compared with Loudoun County and Virginia

Census figureSugarland RunLoudoun CountyVirginia
Residents 85 or older0.3%1.1%1.7%
Residents 65 or older11%11%17%
Residents 65+ with a disability28%28%31%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone11%19%27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)5.7%5.7%8.8%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home52%35%17%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$121,250$104,179—

Older residents in towns around Sugarland Run

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
Lowes Island, VA1.3 mi1,323116
Cascades, VA1.5 mi1,803259
Dranesville, VA2.5 mi1,858140
Dulles Town Center, VA2.6 mi35853
Countryside, VA2.8 mi1,29080
Sterling, VA2.8 mi3,618388

Nursing homes near Sugarland Run

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Johnson Cntr/Falcons LandingPotomac Falls, VA1.2 mi5 of 560(703) 404-5201
Potomac Falls Health & Rehab CenterSterling, VA1.3 mi3 of 5150(703) 834-5800
Ashby Ponds IncAshburn, VA4.6 mi4 of 544(571) 291-6200
Dulles Health & Rehab CenterHerndon, VA7.9 mi4 of 5166(703) 934-5000
Montcare At PotomacPotomac, MD8.9 mi5 of 5168(301) 299-2453
The Village At RockvilleRockville, MD9.7 mi3 of 5160(301) 424-9560

Hospices serving Sugarland Run

HospiceOfficeDistancePhone
The Medical TeamReston, VA7.0 mi(703) 390-2300
Caregivers HospiceVienna, VA9.1 mi(571) 766-0922
Promedica Hospice (Fairfax)Farifax, VA11 mi(703) 273-8693
Compassus - RestonChantilly, VA11 mi(571) 262-5200

Straight-line miles from the center of Sugarland Run. 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 Sugarland Run

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 12% of the $10,104 monthly median income of Sugarland Run 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 Sugarland Run: common questions

What nursing homes are near Sugarland Run?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Johnson Cntr/Falcons Landing in Potomac Falls (1.2 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Potomac Falls Health & Rehab Center in Sterling (1.3 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Ashby Ponds Inc in Ashburn (4.6 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Sugarland Run?

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 12% of the $10,104 monthly median income of Sugarland Run 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.

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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