In-Home Dementia Care in Cascade Valley, WA

Local figures

Dementia Care in Cascade Valley, WA: the local picture

26

residents 85 or older (0.6% of all residents)

750

residents 65 or older (16% of Cascade Valley)

43%

of residents 65+ report a disability (39% in Grant County)

5

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Cascade Valley has about 26 residents aged 85 or older among 750 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.

43% of residents 65 and older report a disability (39% in Grant County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

22% of older Cascade Valley 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.

Cascade Valley compared with Grant County and Washington

Census figure	Cascade Valley	Grant County	Washington
Residents 85 or older	0.6%	1.3%	1.8%
Residents 65 or older	16%	15%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	43%	39%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	28%	26%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	23%	10%	8.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	42%	36%	21%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$30,515	$46,220	—

Older residents in towns around Cascade Valley

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Moses Lake, WA	2.6 mi	3,475	467
Moses Lake North, WA	3.8 mi	542	10
Ephrata, WA	15 mi	1,151	103
Warden, WA	18 mi	389	7
Othello, WA	23 mi	734	134
Quincy, WA	25 mi	1,072	135

Nursing homes near Cascade Valley

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Lake Ridge Center	Moses Lake, WA	3.3 mi	2 of 5	74	(509) 765-7835
Columbia Crest Center	Moses Lake, WA	3.6 mi	2 of 5	111	(509) 765-6788
Columbia Basin Hospital	Ephrata, WA	16 mi	3 of 5	12	(509) 754-4631
Mckay Healthcare & Rehab Ctr	Soap Lake, WA	19 mi	4 of 5	42	(509) 246-1111
Othello Post Acute	Othello, WA	23 mi	3 of 5	39	(509) 488-9609

Hospices serving Cascade Valley

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Assured Hospice	Moses Lake, WA	1.9 mi	(509) 766-2580
Encompass Health Hospice	Omak, WA	89 mi	(509) 422-8621

Straight-line miles from the center of Cascade Valley. 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 Cascade Valley

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 78% of the $2,543 monthly median income of Cascade Valley 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 Cascade Valley: common questions

What nursing homes are near Cascade Valley?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Lake Ridge Center in Moses Lake (3.3 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Columbia Crest Center in Moses Lake (3.6 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Columbia Basin Hospital in Ephrata (16 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Cascade Valley?

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 78% of the $2,543 monthly median income of Cascade Valley 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 Cascade Valley, WA