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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Eugene, OR: the local picture

3,574

residents 85 or older (2.0% of all residents)

32,050

residents 65 or older (18% of Eugene)

30%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Eugene has about 3,574 residents aged 85 or older among 32,050 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.

30% 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.

33% of older Eugene 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.

Eugene compared with Lane County and Oregon

Census figure	Eugene	Lane County	Oregon
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	2.2%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	18%	21%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	33%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	33%	26%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.6%	10.0%	9.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	11%	8.8%	15%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$65,015	$60,093	—

Older residents in towns around Eugene

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
River Road, OR	2.0 mi	1,611	53
Santa Clara, OR	4.1 mi	2,481	306
Springfield, OR	6.9 mi	10,055	1,177
Creswell, OR	11 mi	896	58
Junction City, OR	11 mi	1,079	183
Veneta, OR	12 mi	800	53

Nursing homes near Eugene

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Avamere Rehabilitation Of Eugene	Eugene, OR	1.6 mi	1 of 5	92	(541) 687-1310
Avamere Riverpark Of Eugene	Eugene, OR	1.6 mi	2 of 5	119	(541) 345-6199
Hillside Heights Rehabilitation Center	Eugene, OR	2.2 mi	3 of 5	83	(541) 683-2155
Valley West Health Care Center	Eugene, OR	2.4 mi	2 of 5	121	(541) 686-2828
Cascade Manor	Eugene, OR	2.7 mi	4 of 5	32	(541) 342-5901
South Hills Rehabilitation Center	Eugene, OR	2.8 mi	1 of 5	110	(541) 345-0534

Hospices serving Eugene

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Signature Healthcare At Home	Eugene, OR	2.0 mi	(541) 689-3508
Brighton Hospice	Eugene, OR	2.0 mi	(801) 996-3217
Sacred Heart Hospice	Springfield, OR	5.2 mi	(458) 205-7400
Bristol Hospice - Eugene LLC	Springfield, OR	5.2 mi	(541) 844-0151

Straight-line miles from the center of Eugene. 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 Eugene

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 34% of the $5,418 monthly median income of Eugene 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 Eugene: common questions

What nursing homes are near Eugene?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Avamere Rehabilitation Of Eugene in Eugene (1.6 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Avamere Riverpark Of Eugene in Eugene (1.6 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Hillside Heights Rehabilitation Center in Eugene (2.2 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Eugene?

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 34% of the $5,418 monthly median income of Eugene 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 Eugene, OR