Dementia Care in Aberdeen, WA: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Aberdeen, WA: the local picture

433

residents 85 or older (2.5% of all residents)

3,211

residents 65 or older (19% of Aberdeen)

43%

of residents 65+ report a disability (40% in Grays Harbor County)

4

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Aberdeen has about 433 residents aged 85 or older among 3,211 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.

43% of residents 65 and older report a disability (40% in Grays Harbor County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

37% of older Aberdeen 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.

Aberdeen compared with Grays Harbor County and Washington

Census figure	Aberdeen	Grays Harbor County	Washington
Residents 85 or older	2.5%	2.0%	1.8%
Residents 65 or older	19%	23%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	43%	40%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	30%	26%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	10%	8.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	18%	10%	21%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$43,261	$49,629	—

Older residents in towns around Aberdeen

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Hoquiam, WA	4.6 mi	1,978	236
Central Park, WA	5.1 mi	529	20
Montesano, WA	11 mi	963	117
Ocean Shores, WA	16 mi	3,395	92
Elma, WA	19 mi	568	55
Raymond, WA	20 mi	829	139

Nursing homes near Aberdeen

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Grays Harbor Health & Rehabilitation Center	Aberdeen, WA	1.8 mi	4 of 5	105	(360) 532-5122
Pacific Care And Rehabilitation	Hoquiam, WA	2.3 mi	5 of 5	72	(360) 532-7882
Montesano Health-Rehab Center	Montesano, WA	11 mi	5 of 5	94	(360) 249-2273
Willapa Harbor Care	Raymond, WA	21 mi	4 of 5	60	(360) 942-2424

Hospices serving Aberdeen

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Harbors Home Health And Hospice	Hoquiam, WA	3.5 mi	(360) 532-5454
Puget Sound Hospice	Tumwater, WA	44 mi	(253) 581-9410
Providence At Home With Compassus, Puget Sound South	Lacey, WA	49 mi	(206) 459-8311
Hospice Of The Northwest	Mount Vernon, WA	125 mi	(360) 814-5550

Straight-line miles from the center of Aberdeen. 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 Aberdeen

At the Washington median aide wage of $22.95 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,989 a month in wages, which is 55% of the $3,605 monthly median income of Aberdeen households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Washington's minimum wage is $17.13 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 Aberdeen: common questions

What nursing homes are near Aberdeen?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Grays Harbor Health & Rehabilitation Center in Aberdeen (1.8 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Pacific Care And Rehabilitation in Hoquiam (2.3 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Montesano Health-Rehab Center in Montesano (11 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Aberdeen?

At the Washington median aide wage of $22.95 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,989 a month in wages, which is 55% of the $3,605 monthly median income of Aberdeen households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Washington's minimum wage is $17.13 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 Aberdeen, WA