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

Local figures

Dementia Care in White Oak, MD: the local picture

107

residents 85 or older (0.6% of all residents)

2,182

residents 65 or older (13% of White Oak)

20%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

White Oak has about 107 residents aged 85 or older among 2,182 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.

20% 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 White Oak 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.

White Oak compared with Montgomery County and Maryland

Census figure	White Oak	Montgomery County	Maryland
Residents 85 or older	0.6%	2.2%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	13%	17%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	20%	26%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	23%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.5%	7.4%	9.5%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	57%	43%	21%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$102,976	$109,242	—

Older residents in towns around White Oak

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Burnt Mills, MD	0.9 mi	500	105
Hillandale, MD	1.4 mi	1,133	62
Kemp Mill, MD	1.9 mi	2,110	307
Four Corners, MD	1.9 mi	1,116	142
Colesville, MD	2.1 mi	3,901	826
Calverton, MD	2.2 mi	3,845	988

Nursing homes near White Oak

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Complete Care At Springbrook	Silver Spring, MD	1.1 mi	3 of 5	93	(301) 622-4600
Sterling Care Hillhaven	Adelphi, MD	2.1 mi	5 of 5	66	(301) 937-3939
Riderwood Village	Silver Spring, MD	2.1 mi	5 of 5	44	(301) 572-8420
Autumn Lake Healthcare At Arcola	Silver Spring, MD	2.2 mi	4 of 5	151	(301) 649-2400
Autumn Lake Healthcare At Silver Spring	Silver Spring, MD	2.2 mi	3 of 5	148	(301) 890-5552
Fairland Center	Silver Spring, MD	2.5 mi	2 of 5	92	(301) 384-6161

Hospices serving White Oak

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Holy Cross Home Care And Hospice	Silver Spring, MD	2.1 mi	(301) 557-4663
Heartland Hospice (Beltsville)	Beltsville, MD	3.4 mi	(240) 264-1692
Capital Caring	Greenbelt, MD	6.3 mi	(301) 883-0866
Capital Hospice	Washington, DC	6.9 mi	(202) 244-8300

Straight-line miles from the center of White Oak. 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 White Oak

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 18% of the $8,581 monthly median income of White Oak 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 White Oak: common questions

What nursing homes are near White Oak?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Complete Care At Springbrook in Silver Spring (1.1 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Sterling Care Hillhaven in Adelphi (2.1 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Riderwood Village in Silver Spring (2.1 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in White Oak?

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 18% of the $8,581 monthly median income of White Oak 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 White Oak, MD