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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Chain Lake, WA: the local picture

35

residents 85 or older (0.7% of all residents)

876

residents 65 or older (18% of Chain Lake)

26%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Chain Lake has about 35 residents aged 85 or older among 876 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.

26% 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.

12% of older Chain Lake 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.

Chain Lake compared with Snohomish County and Washington

Census figure	Chain Lake	Snohomish County	Washington
Residents 85 or older	0.7%	1.5%	1.8%
Residents 65 or older	18%	15%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	26%	33%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	12%	26%	26%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.8%	9.1%	8.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	9.9%	24%	21%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$126,719	$69,352	—

Older residents in towns around Chain Lake

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Monroe, WA	2.9 mi	2,069	100
Three Lakes, WA	3.7 mi	628	6
Woods Creek, WA	4.3 mi	881	52
Snohomish, WA	5.2 mi	2,054	242
Bunk Foss, WA	6.4 mi	591	54
Fobes Hill, WA	7.3 mi	420	20

Nursing homes near Chain Lake

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Regency Care Center At Monroe	Monroe, WA	3.6 mi	4 of 5	92	(360) 794-4011
Snohomish Health And Rehabilitation Of Cascadia	Snohomish, WA	5.0 mi	2 of 5	91	(360) 568-3161
Bethany At Silver Lake	Everett, WA	9.9 mi	5 of 5	151	(425) 338-3000
Madison Post Acute	Everett, WA	10 mi	2 of 5	59	(425) 353-4040
Bethany At Pacific	Everett, WA	12 mi	4 of 5	80	(425) 259-5508
View Ridge Care Center	Everett, WA	12 mi	3 of 5	70	(425) 258-4474

Hospices serving Chain Lake

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Alpha Hospice	Everett, WA	9.8 mi	(425) 595-3059
Providence At Home With Compassus, Snohomish County	Everett, WA	11 mi	(425) 261-4800
Bristol Hospice - Snohomish County	Lynnwood, WA	13 mi	(425) 521-6939
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Snohomish County	Lynnwood, WA	15 mi	(425) 988-2500

Straight-line miles from the center of Chain Lake. 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 Chain Lake

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 19% of the $10,560 monthly median income of Chain Lake 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 Chain Lake: common questions

What nursing homes are near Chain Lake?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Regency Care Center At Monroe in Monroe (3.6 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Snohomish Health And Rehabilitation Of Cascadia in Snohomish (5.0 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Bethany At Silver Lake in Everett (9.9 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Chain Lake?

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 19% of the $10,560 monthly median income of Chain Lake 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 Chain Lake, WA