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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Cashmere, WA: the local picture

115

residents 85 or older (3.5% of all residents)

808

residents 65 or older (24% of Cashmere)

63%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Chelan County)

3

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Cashmere has about 115 residents aged 85 or older among 808 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.

63% of residents 65 and older report a disability (36% in Chelan County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

27% of older Cashmere 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.

Cashmere compared with Chelan County and Washington

Census figure	Cashmere	Chelan County	Washington
Residents 85 or older	3.5%	2.6%	1.8%
Residents 65 or older	24%	21%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	63%	36%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	27%	26%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	9.9%	8.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	26%	25%	21%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$52,297	$58,100	—

Older residents in towns around Cashmere

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Sunnyslope, WA	5.4 mi	952	51
Wenatchee, WA	8.6 mi	6,382	1,343
Leavenworth, WA	11 mi	424	49
East Wenatchee, WA	11 mi	2,176	299
Chelan, WA	31 mi	989	36
Quincy, WA	35 mi	1,072	135

Nursing homes near Cashmere

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Cashmere Post Acute	Cashmere, WA	0.6 mi	3 of 5	95	(509) 782-1251
Regency Wenatchee Rehabiliation & Nursing Center	Wenatchee, WA	9.9 mi	5 of 5	55	(509) 682-2551
Colonial Vista Post-Acute & Rehab Center	Wenatchee, WA	10 mi	4 of 5	100	(509) 663-1171

Hospices serving Cashmere

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Advanced Hospice Northwest Of Wenatchee	Wenatchee, WA	9.1 mi	(609) 663-9585
Central Washington Hospital Homecare Services	Wenatchee, WA	9.1 mi	(509) 433-3700

Straight-line miles from the center of Cashmere. 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 Cashmere

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 46% of the $4,358 monthly median income of Cashmere 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 Cashmere: common questions

What nursing homes are near Cashmere?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Cashmere Post Acute in Cashmere (0.6 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Regency Wenatchee Rehabiliation & Nursing Center in Wenatchee (9.9 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Colonial Vista Post-Acute & Rehab Center in Wenatchee (10 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Cashmere?

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 46% of the $4,358 monthly median income of Cashmere 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 Cashmere, WA