Dementia Care in Brookings, OR: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Brookings, OR: the local picture

314

residents 85 or older (4.7% of all residents)

1,773

residents 65 or older (26% of Brookings)

40%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Curry County)

2

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Brookings has about 314 residents aged 85 or older among 1,773 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.

40% of residents 65 and older report a disability (34% in Curry County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

22% of older Brookings 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.

Brookings compared with Curry County and Oregon

Census figure	Brookings	Curry County	Oregon
Residents 85 or older	4.7%	3.9%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	26%	37%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	34%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	25%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.9%	7.7%	9.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	6.5%	5.6%	15%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$53,750	$52,500	—

Older residents in towns around Brookings

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Crescent City, CA	22 mi	737	50
Redwood, OR	52 mi	696	44
Grants Pass, OR	56 mi	8,808	1,348
Myrtle Point, OR	69 mi	625	92

Nursing homes near Brookings

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Curry Village Health And Rehab Of Cascadia	Brookings, OR	1.8 mi	1 of 5	59	(541) 469-3111
Crescent City Care Center	Crescent City, CA	22 mi	1 of 5	99	(707) 464-6151

Hospices serving Brookings

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Coastal Home Health & Hospice	Brookings, OR	1.7 mi	(541) 469-0405
South Coast Hospice	Coos Bay, OR	79 mi	(541) 269-2986
Bristol Hospice - Eugene LLC	Springfield, OR	152 mi	(541) 844-0151

Straight-line miles from the center of Brookings. 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 Brookings

At the Oregon median aide wage of $21.35 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,850 a month in wages, which is 41% of the $4,479 monthly median income of Brookings households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Oregon's minimum wage is $16.80 in the Portland metro area, $15.55 in the standard state rate, $14.55 in non-urban counties (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 Brookings: common questions

What nursing homes are near Brookings?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Curry Village Health And Rehab Of Cascadia in Brookings (1.8 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Crescent City Care Center in Crescent City (22 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Brookings?

At the Oregon median aide wage of $21.35 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,850 a month in wages, which is 41% of the $4,479 monthly median income of Brookings households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Oregon's minimum wage is $16.80 in the Portland metro area, $15.55 in the standard state rate, $14.55 in non-urban counties (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 Brookings, OR