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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Clover Creek, WA: the local picture

67

residents 85 or older (0.9% of all residents)

996

residents 65 or older (14% of Clover Creek)

37%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Clover Creek has about 67 residents aged 85 or older among 996 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.

37% of residents 65 and older report a disability (36% in Pierce County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

10.0% of older Clover Creek 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.

Clover Creek compared with Pierce County and Washington

Census figure	Clover Creek	Pierce County	Washington
Residents 85 or older	0.9%	1.5%	1.8%
Residents 65 or older	14%	15%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	36%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	10.0%	25%	26%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	18%	8.8%	8.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	13%	16%	21%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$71,691	$70,061	—

Older residents in towns around Clover Creek

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Summit View, WA	1.4 mi	842	54
Summit, WA	2.0 mi	1,763	188
Midland, WA	2.6 mi	1,223	107
Parkland, WA	2.7 mi	5,650	511
Frederickson, WA	3.7 mi	2,671	175
Spanaway, WA	3.7 mi	3,607	294

Nursing homes near Clover Creek

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Tacoma Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Tacoma, WA	3.4 mi	5 of 5	150	(253) 581-2514
Heartwood Extended Healthcare	Tacoma, WA	3.6 mi	1 of 5	120	(253) 472-9027
Avalon Healthcare - Tacoma	Tacoma, WA	4.0 mi	2 of 5	81	(253) 474-8456
Puyallup Post Acute	Puyallup, WA	4.6 mi	1 of 5	96	(253) 845-6631
Life Care Center Of South Hill	Puyallup, WA	4.6 mi	5 of 5	100	(253) 661-5948
Life Care Center Of Puyallup	Puyallup, WA	5.0 mi	2 of 5	102	(253) 845-7566

Hospices serving Clover Creek

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Pierce County	Tacoma, WA	6.4 mi	(517) 256-0946
Puget Sound Hospice	Tacoma, WA	6.4 mi	(253) 581-9410
Multicare Hospice	Tacoma, WA	8.2 mi	(253) 301-6400
Envision Hospice	Tacoma, WA	8.3 mi	(360) 350-4875

Straight-line miles from the center of Clover Creek. 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 Clover Creek

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 33% of the $5,974 monthly median income of Clover Creek 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 Clover Creek: common questions

What nursing homes are near Clover Creek?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Tacoma Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Tacoma (3.4 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Heartwood Extended Healthcare in Tacoma (3.6 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Avalon Healthcare - Tacoma in Tacoma (4.0 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Clover Creek?

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 33% of the $5,974 monthly median income of Clover Creek 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 Clover Creek, WA