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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Brier, WA: the local picture

74

residents 85 or older (1.1% of all residents)

1,539

residents 65 or older (24% of Brier)

29%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Snohomish County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Brier has about 74 residents aged 85 or older among 1,539 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.

29% of residents 65 and older report a disability (33% in Snohomish County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

5.1% of older Brier 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.

Brier compared with Snohomish County and Washington

Census figure	Brier	Snohomish County	Washington
Residents 85 or older	1.1%	1.5%	1.8%
Residents 65 or older	24%	15%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	33%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	5.1%	26%	26%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.1%	9.1%	8.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	21%	24%	21%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$100,234	$69,352	—

Older residents in towns around Brier

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Mountlake Terrace, WA	1.4 mi	3,810	572
Alderwood Manor, WA	1.6 mi	1,547	131
Bothell West, WA	1.8 mi	2,448	279
Lake Forest Park, WA	2.5 mi	2,425	204
Lynnwood, WA	2.8 mi	6,715	915
Kenmore, WA	3.2 mi	4,080	474

Nursing homes near Brier

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Bothell Health Care	Bothell, WA	1.6 mi	2 of 5	99	(425) 481-8500
Fircrest Nursing Facility	Seattle, WA	2.2 mi	5 of 5	110	(206) 361-3511
Alderwood Post Acute & Rehabilitation	Lynnwood, WA	2.5 mi	2 of 5	113	(425) 775-9222
Edmonds Post Acute	Edmonds, WA	2.8 mi	1 of 5	128	(425) 775-1961
Lynnwood Post Acute Rehabilitation Center	Lynnwood, WA	3.0 mi	4 of 5	67	(425) 776-5512
Pine Ridge Post Acute	Edmonds, WA	3.3 mi	4 of 5	80	(425) 778-0107

Hospices serving Brier

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Continuum Care Of Snohomish, LLC	Lynnwood, WA	1.0 mi	(510) 499-9977
Eden Hospice	Lynnwood, WA	1.0 mi	(425) 448-7607
Bristol Hospice - Snohomish County	Lynnwood, WA	4.9 mi	(425) 521-6939
Evergreen Health Hospice Care	Kirkland, WA	6.2 mi	(425) 899-1040

Straight-line miles from the center of Brier. 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 Brier

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 24% of the $8,353 monthly median income of Brier 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 Brier: common questions

What nursing homes are near Brier?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Bothell Health Care in Bothell (1.6 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Fircrest Nursing Facility in Seattle (2.2 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Alderwood Post Acute & Rehabilitation in Lynnwood (2.5 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Brier?

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 24% of the $8,353 monthly median income of Brier 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 Brier, WA