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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Colfax, WA: the local picture

71

residents 85 or older (2.6% of all residents)

533

residents 65 or older (20% of Colfax)

43%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Whitman County)

4

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Colfax has about 71 residents aged 85 or older among 533 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 (35% in Whitman County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

52% of older Colfax 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.

Colfax compared with Whitman County and Washington

Census figure	Colfax	Whitman County	Washington
Residents 85 or older	2.6%	1.1%	1.8%
Residents 65 or older	20%	12%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	43%	35%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	52%	31%	26%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	16%	9.4%	8.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	4.2%	10%	21%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,685	$57,283	—

Older residents in towns around Colfax

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Pullman, WA	15 mi	2,175	223
Moscow, ID	20 mi	2,737	452
Clarkston, WA	37 mi	1,100	117
West Clarkston-Highland, WA	38 mi	1,523	247
Clarkston Heights-Vineland, WA	39 mi	2,374	309
Lewiston, ID	39 mi	7,146	1,079

Nursing homes near Colfax

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Colfax Health And Rehabilitation Of Cascadia	Colfax, WA	4.9 mi	1 of 5	55	(509) 397-4603
Three Creeks Post Acute	Pullman, WA	12 mi	1 of 5	48	(509) 332-1566
Paradise Creek Health And Rehab Of Cascadia	Moscow, ID	20 mi	4 of 5	63	(208) 882-6560
Aspen Park Of Cascadia	Moscow, ID	20 mi	5 of 5	70	(208) 882-4576

Hospices serving Colfax

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Gentiva	Liberty Lake, WA	51 mi	(509) 789-4377

Straight-line miles from the center of Colfax. 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 Colfax

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 52% of the $3,807 monthly median income of Colfax 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 Colfax: common questions

What nursing homes are near Colfax?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Colfax Health And Rehabilitation Of Cascadia in Colfax (4.9 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Three Creeks Post Acute in Pullman (12 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Paradise Creek Health And Rehab Of Cascadia in Moscow (20 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Colfax?

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 52% of the $3,807 monthly median income of Colfax 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 Colfax, WA