Dementia Care in Coos Bay, OR: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Coos Bay, OR: the local picture

494

residents 85 or older (3.1% of all residents)

3,578

residents 65 or older (22% of Coos Bay)

49%

of residents 65+ report a disability (41% in Coos County)

4

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Coos Bay has about 494 residents aged 85 or older among 3,578 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.

49% of residents 65 and older report a disability (41% in Coos County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

40% of older Coos Bay 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.

Coos Bay compared with Coos County and Oregon

Census figure	Coos Bay	Coos County	Oregon
Residents 85 or older	3.1%	2.9%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	22%	28%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	49%	41%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	28%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	10%	9.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	6.2%	5.2%	15%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,682	$55,529	—

Older residents in towns around Coos Bay

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
North Bend, OR	1.8 mi	2,385	280
Coquille, OR	14 mi	968	66
Bandon, OR	21 mi	1,199	94
Myrtle Point, OR	23 mi	625	92
Reedsport, OR	23 mi	1,625	244
Florence, OR	43 mi	4,102	409

Nursing homes near Coos Bay

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Avamere Rehabilitation Of Coos Bay	Coos Bay, OR	0.7 mi	2 of 5	92	(541) 267-2161
Life Care Center Of Coos Bay	Coos Bay, OR	0.9 mi	2 of 5	114	(541) 267-5433
Aidan Senior Living At Reedsport	Reedsport, OR	22 mi	4 of 5	29	(541) 271-5841
Myrtle Point Rehabilitation & Care	Myrtle Point, OR	22 mi	2 of 5	35	(541) 572-2066

Hospices serving Coos Bay

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
South Coast Hospice	Coos Bay, OR	12 mi	(541) 269-2986
Pacific Home Health & Hospice	Coos Bay, OR	12 mi	(541) 266-7005
Mercy Medical Center Hospice	Roseburg, OR	38 mi	(541) 677-2384
Amedisys Hospice Care	Roseburg, OR	38 mi	(541) 440-2583

Straight-line miles from the center of Coos Bay. 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 Coos Bay

At the Oregon median aide wage of $21.35 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,850 a month in wages, which is 44% of the $4,224 monthly median income of Coos Bay households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Oregon's minimum wage is $16.80 in the Portland metro area, $15.55 in the standard state rate, $14.55 in non-urban counties (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 Coos Bay: common questions

What nursing homes are near Coos Bay?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Avamere Rehabilitation Of Coos Bay in Coos Bay (0.7 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Life Care Center Of Coos Bay in Coos Bay (0.9 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Aidan Senior Living At Reedsport in Reedsport (22 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Coos Bay?

At the Oregon median aide wage of $21.35 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,850 a month in wages, which is 44% of the $4,224 monthly median income of Coos Bay households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Oregon's minimum wage is $16.80 in the Portland metro area, $15.55 in the standard state rate, $14.55 in non-urban counties (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 Coos Bay, OR