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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Waldorf, MD: the local picture

711

residents 85 or older (0.9% of all residents)

9,348

residents 65 or older (11% of Waldorf)

31%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Charles County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Waldorf has about 711 residents aged 85 or older among 9,348 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.

31% of residents 65 and older report a disability (31% in Charles County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

26% of older Waldorf 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.

Waldorf compared with Charles County and Maryland

Census figure	Waldorf	Charles County	Maryland
Residents 85 or older	0.9%	1.4%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	11%	14%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	31%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	25%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	10.0%	9.5%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	12%	10%	21%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$78,590	$79,445	—

Older residents in towns around Waldorf

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Bensville, MD	4.6 mi	1,651	154
La Plata, MD	5.3 mi	1,871	337
Brandywine, MD	5.4 mi	1,661	105
Accokeek, MD	6.4 mi	1,957	159
Bryans Road, MD	9.3 mi	953	192
Fort Washington, MD	9.7 mi	5,433	694

Nursing homes near Waldorf

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Waldorf Center	Waldorf, MD	1.0 mi	4 of 5	115	(301) 645-2813
Restore Health Rehabilitation Center	White Plains, MD	2.3 mi	3 of 5	80	(240) 448-2000
Green Acres Nursing And Rehab	La Plata, MD	5.7 mi	5 of 5	170	(301) 934-1900
Complete Care At Laplata LLC	Laplata, MD	6.2 mi	1 of 5	142	(301) 934-4001
Ft Washington Rehabilitation And Wellness Center	Fort Washington, MD	8.8 mi	4 of 5	150	(301) 292-0300
Autumn Lake Healthcare At Bradford Oaks	Clinton, MD	10 mi	4 of 5	180	(301) 856-1660

Hospices serving Waldorf

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of The Chesapeake, Inc.	Waldorf, MD	3.4 mi	(443) 837-1519
Hospice Of The Chesapeake, Inc.	Prince Frederick, MD	18 mi	(443) 837-1519
Capital Hospice	Falls Church, VA	23 mi	(703) 712-4874
Capital Hospice	Washington, DC	26 mi	(202) 244-8300

Straight-line miles from the center of Waldorf. 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 Waldorf

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 24% of the $6,549 monthly median income of Waldorf 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 Waldorf: common questions

What nursing homes are near Waldorf?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Waldorf Center in Waldorf (1.0 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Restore Health Rehabilitation Center in White Plains (2.3 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Green Acres Nursing And Rehab in La Plata (5.7 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Waldorf?

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 24% of the $6,549 monthly median income of Waldorf 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 Waldorf, MD