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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Clarkston, WA: the local picture

117

residents 85 or older (1.6% of all residents)

1,100

residents 65 or older (15% of Clarkston)

46%

of residents 65+ report a disability (40% in Asotin County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Clarkston has about 117 residents aged 85 or older among 1,100 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.

46% of residents 65 and older report a disability (40% in Asotin County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

46% of older Clarkston 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.

Clarkston compared with Asotin County and Washington

Census figure	Clarkston	Asotin County	Washington
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	3.3%	1.8%
Residents 65 or older	15%	25%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	46%	40%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	46%	31%	26%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	9.2%	8.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	7.2%	3.6%	21%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$43,935	$57,797	—

Older residents in towns around Clarkston

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
West Clarkston-Highland, WA	1.1 mi	1,523	247
Lewiston, ID	3.1 mi	7,146	1,079
Clarkston Heights-Vineland, WA	3.4 mi	2,374	309
Moscow, ID	22 mi	2,737	452
Pullman, WA	23 mi	2,175	223
Colfax, WA	37 mi	533	71

Nursing homes near Clarkston

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Clarkston Health And Rehab Of Cascadia	Clarkston, WA	0.6 mi	3 of 5	90	(509) 758-2523
Idaho State Veterans Home - Lewiston	Lewiston, ID	1.8 mi	5 of 5	66	(208) 750-3600
Life Care Center Of Lewiston	Lewiston, ID	2.9 mi	5 of 5	121	(208) 798-8500
Royal Plaza Health And Rehabilitation Of Cascadia	Lewiston, ID	3.2 mi	2 of 5	78	(208) 746-2855
Cascadia Of Lewiston	Lewiston, ID	3.2 mi	4 of 5	34	(208) 748-7700
Lewiston Transitional Care Of Cascadia	Lewiston, ID	3.6 mi	4 of 5	96	(208) 743-9543

Hospices serving Clarkston

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Elite Hospice	Clarkston, WA	1.6 mi	(509) 758-2568
Heart 'N Home Hospice	Lewiston, ID	9.7 mi	(208) 799-5275
Gentiva	Liberty Lake, WA	85 mi	(509) 789-4377
Advanced Home Care And Hospice Of Coeur D'alene	Coeur D'alene, ID	89 mi	(208) 769-0500

Straight-line miles from the center of Clarkston. 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 Clarkston

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 54% of the $3,661 monthly median income of Clarkston 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 Clarkston: common questions

What nursing homes are near Clarkston?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Clarkston Health And Rehab Of Cascadia in Clarkston (0.6 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Idaho State Veterans Home - Lewiston in Lewiston (1.8 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Life Care Center Of Lewiston in Lewiston (2.9 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Clarkston?

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 54% of the $3,661 monthly median income of Clarkston 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 Clarkston, WA