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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Belfair, WA: the local picture

0

residents 85 or older (0.0% of all residents)

540

residents 65 or older (12% of Belfair)

51%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Mason County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Belfair has about 0 residents aged 85 or older among 540 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.

51% of residents 65 and older report a disability (37% in Mason County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

32% of older Belfair 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.

Belfair compared with Mason County and Washington

Census figure	Belfair	Mason County	Washington
Residents 85 or older	0.0%	2.2%	1.8%
Residents 65 or older	12%	24%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	51%	37%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	22%	26%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	9.2%	8.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	15%	10%	21%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$48,281	$64,746	—

Older residents in towns around Belfair

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Bremerton, WA	9.0 mi	5,773	728
Key Center, WA	9.2 mi	712	36
Wauna, WA	9.6 mi	1,144	52
Bethel, WA	11 mi	848	71
Navy Yard City, WA	12 mi	357	0
East Port Orchard, WA	12 mi	627	33

Nursing homes near Belfair

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Avamere Rehabilitation At Ridgemont	Port Orchard, WA	11 mi	4 of 5	96	(360) 876-4461
Life Care Center Of Port Orchard	Port Orchard, WA	11 mi	5 of 5	125	(360) 876-8035
Port Washington Post Acute	Bremerton, WA	12 mi	1 of 5	98	(360) 479-4747
Washington Veteran Home-Retsil	Pt Orchard, WA	13 mi	3 of 5	240	(360) 895-4700
Heron's Key	Gig Harbor, WA	14 mi	5 of 5	30	(253) 313-0800
Belmont Terrace	Bremerton, WA	14 mi	3 of 5	102	(360) 479-1515

Hospices serving Belfair

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Franciscan Hospice	University Place, WA	21 mi	(253) 534-7000
Envision Hospice	Tacoma, WA	23 mi	(360) 350-4875
Multicare Hospice	Tacoma, WA	23 mi	(253) 301-6400
Kaiser Permanente Washington Hospice	Seattle, WA	29 mi	(206) 326-4545

Straight-line miles from the center of Belfair. 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 Belfair

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 $4,023 monthly median income of Belfair 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 Belfair: common questions

What nursing homes are near Belfair?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Avamere Rehabilitation At Ridgemont in Port Orchard (11 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Life Care Center Of Port Orchard in Port Orchard (11 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Port Washington Post Acute in Bremerton (12 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Belfair?

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 $4,023 monthly median income of Belfair 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 Belfair, WA