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

Local figures

Dementia Care in DuPont, WA: the local picture

57

residents 85 or older (0.6% of all residents)

1,027

residents 65 or older (10% of DuPont)

39%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Pierce County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

DuPont has about 57 residents aged 85 or older among 1,027 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.

39% of residents 65 and older report a disability (36% in Pierce County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

19% of older DuPont 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.

DuPont compared with Pierce County and Washington

Census figure	DuPont	Pierce County	Washington
Residents 85 or older	0.6%	1.5%	1.8%
Residents 65 or older	10%	15%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	36%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	19%	25%	26%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.1%	8.8%	8.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	20%	16%	21%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$92,964	$70,061	—

Older residents in towns around DuPont

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
North Fort Lewis, WA	2.7 mi	0	0
Fort Lewis, WA	3.9 mi	26	0
Steilacoom, WA	5.0 mi	1,270	107
Lakewood, WA	6.8 mi	10,825	1,405
Tanglewilde, WA	7.4 mi	923	153
McChord AFB, WA	7.5 mi	0	0

Nursing homes near DuPont

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Oaks At Lakewood	Tacoma, WA	7.6 mi	5 of 5	80	(253) 581-9002
Crystal Cove Post Acute	Lacey, WA	8.4 mi	not rated	96	(360) 491-1765
Agility Health And Rehabilitation	University Place, WA	8.8 mi	3 of 5	120	(253) 566-7166
Birch Creek Post Acute & Rehabilitation	Tacoma, WA	9.7 mi	1 of 5	124	(253) 474-8421
Olympia Transitional Care And Rehabilitation	Olympia, WA	9.8 mi	3 of 5	113	(360) 491-9700
Woodard Creek Health & Rehabilitation	Olympia, WA	9.9 mi	1 of 5	152	(360) 493-4900

Hospices serving DuPont

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Franciscan Hospice	University Place, WA	9.8 mi	(253) 534-7000
Puget Sound Hospice	Tacoma, WA	10 mi	(253) 581-9410
Envision Hospice	Tacoma, WA	13 mi	(360) 350-4875
Multicare Hospice	Tacoma, WA	14 mi	(253) 301-6400

Straight-line miles from the center of DuPont. 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 DuPont

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 26% of the $7,747 monthly median income of DuPont 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 DuPont: common questions

What nursing homes are near DuPont?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are The Oaks At Lakewood in Tacoma (7.6 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Crystal Cove Post Acute in Lacey (8.4 mi, not rated overall); Agility Health And Rehabilitation in University Place (8.8 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in DuPont?

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 26% of the $7,747 monthly median income of DuPont 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 DuPont, WA