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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Wheaton, MD: the local picture

867

residents 85 or older (1.6% of all residents)

7,015

residents 65 or older (13% of Wheaton)

19%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Wheaton has about 867 residents aged 85 or older among 7,015 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.

19% 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.

21% of older Wheaton 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.

Wheaton compared with Montgomery County and Maryland

Census figure	Wheaton	Montgomery County	Maryland
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	2.2%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	13%	17%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	19%	26%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	21%	23%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	7.4%	9.5%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	61%	43%	21%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$76,146	$109,242	—

Older residents in towns around Wheaton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
North Kensington, MD	1.0 mi	1,825	374
Glenmont, MD	1.6 mi	2,150	124
Kemp Mill, MD	2.0 mi	2,110	307
Forest Glen, MD	2.2 mi	1,287	178
South Kensington, MD	2.3 mi	1,612	315
Layhill, MD	2.9 mi	1,044	97

Nursing homes near Wheaton

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Montcare At Wheaton	Wheaton, MD	0.3 mi	4 of 5	94	(301) 942-2500
Complete Care At Wheaton	Wheaton, MD	1.2 mi	5 of 5	116	(301) 933-2500
Turtle Creek Rehabilitation And Wellness Center	Kensington, MD	1.2 mi	2 of 5	140	(410) 602-1553
Autumn Lake Healthcare At Oakview	Silver Spring, MD	1.9 mi	4 of 5	138	(301) 565-0300
Autumn Lake Healthcare At Arcola	Silver Spring, MD	2.0 mi	4 of 5	151	(301) 649-2400
Layhill Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Silver Spring, MD	2.9 mi	1 of 5	129	(301) 871-2000

Hospices serving Wheaton

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Holy Cross Home Care And Hospice	Silver Spring, MD	3.4 mi	(301) 557-4663
Capital Hospice	Washington, DC	5.8 mi	(202) 244-8300
Montgomery Hospice & Prince Georges Hospice	Rockville, MD	6.4 mi	(301) 921-4400
Jewish Social Service Agency Hospice	Rockville, MD	6.4 mi	(301) 881-3700

Straight-line miles from the center of Wheaton. 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 Wheaton

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 25% of the $6,346 monthly median income of Wheaton 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 Wheaton: common questions

What nursing homes are near Wheaton?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Montcare At Wheaton in Wheaton (0.3 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Complete Care At Wheaton in Wheaton (1.2 mi, 5 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 Wheaton?

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 25% of the $6,346 monthly median income of Wheaton 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 Wheaton, MD