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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Algona, WA: the local picture

6

residents 85 or older (0.2% of all residents)

205

residents 65 or older (6.3% of Algona)

32%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in King County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Algona has about 6 residents aged 85 or older among 205 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.

32% of residents 65 and older report a disability (30% in King County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

32% of older Algona 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.

Algona compared with King County and Washington

Census figure	Algona	King County	Washington
Residents 85 or older	0.2%	1.7%	1.8%
Residents 65 or older	6.3%	14%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	30%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	28%	26%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.9%	9.3%	8.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	48%	31%	21%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$48,654	$76,893	—

Older residents in towns around Algona

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Pacific, WA	1.4 mi	853	57
Lakeland South, WA	1.7 mi	1,710	128
Auburn, WA	2.4 mi	10,676	1,146
Milton, WA	3.8 mi	1,157	254
Edgewood, WA	3.8 mi	1,809	107
Sumner, WA	3.8 mi	1,730	348

Nursing homes near Algona

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Canterbury House	Auburn, WA	1.4 mi	2 of 5	100	(253) 939-0090
Auburn Post Acute	Auburn, WA	1.6 mi	1 of 5	96	(253) 833-1740
Lea Hill Rehabilitation And Care Center	Auburn, WA	3.3 mi	4 of 5	36	(253) 876-1160
North Auburn Care	Auburn, WA	3.7 mi	2 of 5	125	(253) 561-8100
Avalon Care Center Federal Way, L.L.C.	Federal Way, WA	3.9 mi	4 of 5	120	(253) 835-7453
Garden Terrace Healthcare Center Of Federal Way	Federal Way, WA	3.9 mi	5 of 5	70	(253) 661-2226

Hospices serving Algona

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Multicare Hospice	Tacoma, WA	9.1 mi	(253) 301-6400
Envision Hospice	Tacoma, WA	10 mi	(360) 350-4875
Puget Sound Hospice	Tacoma, WA	12 mi	(253) 581-9410
Franciscan Hospice	University Place, WA	14 mi	(253) 534-7000

Straight-line miles from the center of Algona. 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 Algona

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 49% of the $4,055 monthly median income of Algona 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 Algona: common questions

What nursing homes are near Algona?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Canterbury House in Auburn (1.4 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Auburn Post Acute in Auburn (1.6 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Lea Hill Rehabilitation And Care Center in Auburn (3.3 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Algona?

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 49% of the $4,055 monthly median income of Algona 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Algona, WA