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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Damascus, OR: the local picture

306

residents 85 or older (2.7% of all residents)

2,684

residents 65 or older (23% of Damascus)

19%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Clackamas County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Damascus has about 306 residents aged 85 or older among 2,684 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.

19% of residents 65 and older report a disability (30% in Clackamas County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

9.1% of older Damascus 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.

Damascus compared with Clackamas County and Oregon

Census figure	Damascus	Clackamas County	Oregon
Residents 85 or older	2.7%	2.3%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	23%	20%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	19%	30%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	9.1%	24%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.7%	7.8%	9.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	9.7%	12%	15%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$90,667	$73,981	—

Older residents in towns around Damascus

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Happy Valley, OR	3.2 mi	4,234	651
Gresham, OR	5.2 mi	17,001	1,998
Oatfield, OR	7.4 mi	3,860	313
Wood Village, OR	7.6 mi	639	23
Gladstone, OR	7.8 mi	2,213	168
Troutdale, OR	8.2 mi	2,435	186

Nursing homes near Damascus

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Village Health Care	Gresham, OR	5.0 mi	2 of 5	106	(503) 665-0183
Gresham Post Acute Care And Rehabilitation	Gresham, OR	5.2 mi	2 of 5	78	(503) 666-5600
Cedar Crossings	Portland, OR	5.2 mi	3 of 5	89	(971) 978-1268
Regency Gresham Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	Gresham, OR	5.5 mi	5 of 5	128	(503) 665-1151
Fairlawn Health And Rehabilitation Of Cascadia	Gresham, OR	5.8 mi	5 of 5	82	(503) 667-1965
Cascade Terrace Post Acute	Portland, OR	6.1 mi	1 of 5	105	(503) 761-3181

Hospices serving Damascus

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Bristol Hospice Oregon LLC	Clackamas, OR	3.8 mi	(503) 698-8911
Eden Hospice	Oregon City, OR	8.7 mi	(971) 256-6642
Adventist Health Hospice	Portland, OR	8.8 mi	(503) 251-6192
Providence Hospice	Portland, OR	11 mi	(503) 215-2273

Straight-line miles from the center of Damascus. 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 Damascus

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 24% of the $7,556 monthly median income of Damascus 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 Damascus: common questions

What nursing homes are near Damascus?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Village Health Care in Gresham (5.0 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Gresham Post Acute Care And Rehabilitation in Gresham (5.2 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Cedar Crossings in Portland (5.2 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Damascus?

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 24% of the $7,556 monthly median income of Damascus 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 Damascus, OR