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

Local figures

Dementia Care in College Place, WA: the local picture

333

residents 85 or older (3.4% of all residents)

2,083

residents 65 or older (21% of College Place)

32%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Walla Walla County)

5

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

College Place has about 333 residents aged 85 or older among 2,083 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.

32% of residents 65 and older report a disability (34% in Walla Walla County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

25% of older College Place 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.

College Place compared with Walla Walla County and Washington

Census figure	College Place	Walla Walla County	Washington
Residents 85 or older	3.4%	3.1%	1.8%
Residents 65 or older	21%	20%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	34%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	25%	30%	26%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	12%	8.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	17%	20%	21%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$52,619	$57,237	—

Older residents in towns around College Place

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Walla Walla, WA	3.2 mi	6,410	1,182
Milton-Freewater, OR	7.4 mi	1,160	113
Dayton, WA	28 mi	683	84
Burbank, WA	30 mi	446	43
Finley, WA	32 mi	1,115	17
Pendleton, OR	33 mi	3,024	540

Nursing homes near College Place

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Regency At The Park	College Place, WA	1.1 mi	5 of 5	106	(509) 529-4480
Park Manor Rehabilitation Ctr	Walla Walla, WA	2.1 mi	5 of 5	99	(509) 529-4218
Washington Odd Fellows Home	Walla Walla, WA	3.6 mi	4 of 5	53	(509) 525-6463
Washington State Walla Walla Veterans Home	Walla Walla, WA	4.4 mi	4 of 5	80	(509) 394-6800
Milton Freewater Health And Rehabilitation	Milton Freewater, OR	7.2 mi	3 of 5	70	(541) 938-3318

Hospices serving College Place

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Walla Walla Community Hospice	Walla Walla, WA	3.2 mi	(509) 525-5561

Straight-line miles from the center of College Place. 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 College Place

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 45% of the $4,385 monthly median income of College Place 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 College Place: common questions

What nursing homes are near College Place?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Regency At The Park in College Place (1.1 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Park Manor Rehabilitation Ctr in Walla Walla (2.1 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Washington Odd Fellows Home in Walla Walla (3.6 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in College Place?

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 45% of the $4,385 monthly median income of College Place 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 College Place, WA