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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Bunk Foss, WA: the local picture

54

residents 85 or older (1.5% of all residents)

591

residents 65 or older (16% of Bunk Foss)

39%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Bunk Foss has about 54 residents aged 85 or older among 591 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.

39% 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.

13% of older Bunk Foss 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.

Bunk Foss compared with Snohomish County and Washington

Census figure	Bunk Foss	Snohomish County	Washington
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	1.5%	1.8%
Residents 65 or older	16%	15%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	33%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	13%	26%	26%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	1.0%	9.1%	8.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	12%	24%	21%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$86,771	$69,352	—

Older residents in towns around Bunk Foss

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Snohomish, WA	2.3 mi	2,054	242
Fobes Hill, WA	2.4 mi	420	20
Lake Stevens, WA	2.9 mi	3,450	403
Everett, WA	4.4 mi	16,313	1,755
Three Lakes, WA	5.4 mi	628	6
Eastmont, WA	6.0 mi	3,830	367

Nursing homes near Bunk Foss

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Snohomish Health And Rehabilitation Of Cascadia	Snohomish, WA	2.6 mi	2 of 5	91	(360) 568-3161
Bethany At Pacific	Everett, WA	5.2 mi	4 of 5	80	(425) 259-5508
Madison Post Acute	Everett, WA	5.2 mi	2 of 5	59	(425) 353-4040
Everett Transitional Care Services	Everett, WA	5.9 mi	4 of 5	62	(425) 382-2800
View Ridge Care Center	Everett, WA	6.3 mi	3 of 5	70	(425) 258-4474
Bethany At Silver Lake	Everett, WA	6.9 mi	5 of 5	151	(425) 338-3000

Hospices serving Bunk Foss

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Providence At Home With Compassus, Snohomish County	Everett, WA	6.1 mi	(425) 261-4800
Alpha Hospice	Everett, WA	6.7 mi	(425) 595-3059
Bristol Hospice - Snohomish County	Lynnwood, WA	10 mi	(425) 521-6939
Continuum Care Of Snohomish, LLC	Lynnwood, WA	14 mi	(510) 499-9977

Straight-line miles from the center of Bunk Foss. 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 Bunk Foss

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 28% of the $7,231 monthly median income of Bunk Foss 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 Bunk Foss: common questions

What nursing homes are near Bunk Foss?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Snohomish Health And Rehabilitation Of Cascadia in Snohomish (2.6 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Bethany At Pacific in Everett (5.2 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Madison Post Acute in Everett (5.2 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Bunk Foss?

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 28% of the $7,231 monthly median income of Bunk Foss 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 Bunk Foss, WA