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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Suitland, MD: the local picture

311

residents 85 or older (1.3% of all residents)

2,894

residents 65 or older (12% of Suitland)

36%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Prince George's County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Suitland has about 311 residents aged 85 or older among 2,894 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.

36% 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.

33% of older Suitland 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.

Suitland compared with Prince George's County and Maryland

Census figure	Suitland	Prince George's County	Maryland
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	1.5%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	12%	15%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	29%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	26%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.3%	9.4%	9.5%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	11%	31%	21%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$56,429	$82,366	—

Older residents in towns around Suitland

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Silver Hill, MD	1.1 mi	714	106
Coral Hills, MD	1.6 mi	1,211	63
District Heights, MD	2.0 mi	1,047	44
Capitol Heights, MD	2.1 mi	533	63
Marlow Heights, MD	2.2 mi	1,206	163
Hillcrest Heights, MD	2.7 mi	3,119	309

Nursing homes near Suitland

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Forestville Rehabilitation And Wellness Center	Forestville, MD	2.3 mi	2 of 5	162	(301) 736-0240
Capitol City Rehab And Healthcare Center	Washington, DC	2.6 mi	1 of 5	360	(202) 889-3600
Serenity Rehabilitation And Health Center LLC	Washington, DC	3.4 mi	4 of 5	183	(202) 279-5880
Deanwood Rehabilitation And Wellness Center	Washington, DC	3.5 mi	2 of 5	296	(202) 399-7504
Bridgepoint Subacute And Rehab Capitol Hill	Washington, DC	5.0 mi	3 of 5	117	(202) 546-5700
Harborside Health & Rehabilitation	Washington, DC	5.1 mi	2 of 5	125	(202) 574-5700

Hospices serving Suitland

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Amedisys Hospice	Largo, MD	5.9 mi	(301) 349-3568
Capital Caring	Greenbelt, MD	11 mi	(301) 883-0866
Capital Hospice	Washington, DC	11 mi	(202) 244-8300
Heartland Hospice (Beltsville)	Beltsville, MD	14 mi	(240) 264-1692

Straight-line miles from the center of Suitland. 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 Suitland

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 34% of the $4,702 monthly median income of Suitland 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 Suitland: common questions

What nursing homes are near Suitland?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Forestville Rehabilitation And Wellness Center in Forestville (2.3 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Capitol City Rehab And Healthcare Center in Washington (2.6 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Serenity Rehabilitation And Health Center LLC in Washington (3.4 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Suitland?

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 34% of the $4,702 monthly median income of Suitland 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 Suitland, MD