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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Camas, WA: the local picture

187

residents 85 or older (0.7% of all residents)

3,557

residents 65 or older (13% of Camas)

27%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Camas has about 187 residents aged 85 or older among 3,557 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.

27% of residents 65 and older report a disability (33% in Clark County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

18% of older Camas 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.

Camas compared with Clark County and Washington

Census figure	Camas	Clark County	Washington
Residents 85 or older	0.7%	1.7%	1.8%
Residents 65 or older	13%	17%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	27%	33%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	18%	24%	26%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.7%	7.8%	8.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	15%	17%	21%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$89,167	$70,788	—

Older residents in towns around Camas

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Fairview, OR	3.8 mi	1,702	251
Washougal, WA	4.3 mi	2,932	293
Wood Village, OR	4.6 mi	639	23
Troutdale, OR	4.7 mi	2,435	186
Gresham, OR	6.9 mi	17,001	1,998
Orchards, WA	7.7 mi	3,388	378

Nursing homes near Camas

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Lacamas Creek Post Acute	Camas, WA	1.3 mi	5 of 5	83	(360) 834-5055
Village Manor Of Cascadia	Wood Village, OR	4.4 mi	4 of 5	60	(503) 491-0553
Avamere Rehabilitation Of Cascade Park	Vancouver, WA	4.4 mi	5 of 5	88	(360) 260-2200
Marquis Centennial Post Acute Rehab	Portland, OR	6.0 mi	5 of 5	80	(503) 665-3118
Fairlawn Health And Rehabilitation Of Cascadia	Gresham, OR	6.9 mi	5 of 5	82	(503) 667-1965
Gresham Post Acute Care And Rehabilitation	Gresham, OR	7.0 mi	2 of 5	78	(503) 666-5600

Hospices serving Camas

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Providence Hospice	Portland, OR	9.3 mi	(503) 215-2273
Peacehealth Southwest Hospice	Vancouver, WA	9.8 mi	(360) 696-5100
Kaiser Permanente Continuing Care Services Hospice	Portland, OR	11 mi	(503) 499-5200
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Oregon	Portland, OR	15 mi	(503) 265-6600

Straight-line miles from the center of Camas. 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 Camas

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 27% of the $7,431 monthly median income of Camas 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 Camas: common questions

What nursing homes are near Camas?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Lacamas Creek Post Acute in Camas (1.3 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Village Manor Of Cascadia in Wood Village (4.4 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Avamere Rehabilitation Of Cascade Park in Vancouver (4.4 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Camas?

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 27% of the $7,431 monthly median income of Camas 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 Camas, WA