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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Creswell, OR: the local picture

58

residents 85 or older (1.0% of all residents)

896

residents 65 or older (16% of Creswell)

36%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Lane County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Creswell has about 58 residents aged 85 or older among 896 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.

36% of residents 65 and older report a disability (33% in Lane County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

12% of older Creswell 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.

Creswell compared with Lane County and Oregon

Census figure	Creswell	Lane County	Oregon
Residents 85 or older	1.0%	2.2%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	16%	21%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	33%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	12%	26%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	1.7%	10.0%	9.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	1.5%	8.8%	15%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$70,077	$60,093	—

Older residents in towns around Creswell

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Cottage Grove, OR	9.0 mi	1,819	249
Springfield, OR	9.2 mi	10,055	1,177
Eugene, OR	11 mi	32,050	3,574
River Road, OR	13 mi	1,611	53
Santa Clara, OR	15 mi	2,481	306
Veneta, OR	19 mi	800	53

Nursing homes near Creswell

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Creswell Post Acute	Creswell, OR	0.7 mi	2 of 5	76	(541) 895-3333
Creekside Health And Rehabilitation Of Cascadia	Eugene, OR	7.4 mi	5 of 5	87	(541) 687-9211
South Hills Rehabilitation Center	Eugene, OR	7.9 mi	1 of 5	110	(541) 345-0534
Cascade Manor	Eugene, OR	8.0 mi	4 of 5	32	(541) 342-5901
Hillside Heights Rehabilitation Center	Eugene, OR	8.6 mi	3 of 5	83	(541) 683-2155
Avamere Rehabilitation Of Eugene	Eugene, OR	9.3 mi	1 of 5	92	(541) 687-1310

Hospices serving Creswell

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Bristol Hospice - Eugene LLC	Springfield, OR	9.6 mi	(541) 844-0151
Sacred Heart Hospice	Springfield, OR	9.6 mi	(458) 205-7400
Signature Healthcare At Home	Eugene, OR	11 mi	(541) 689-3508
Brighton Hospice	Eugene, OR	11 mi	(801) 996-3217

Straight-line miles from the center of Creswell. 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 Creswell

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 32% of the $5,840 monthly median income of Creswell 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 Creswell: common questions

What nursing homes are near Creswell?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Creswell Post Acute in Creswell (0.7 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Creekside Health And Rehabilitation Of Cascadia in Eugene (7.4 mi, 5 of 5 overall); South Hills Rehabilitation Center in Eugene (7.9 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Creswell?

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 32% of the $5,840 monthly median income of Creswell 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 Creswell, OR