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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Fairwood, WA: the local picture

222

residents 85 or older (1.2% of all residents)

2,989

residents 65 or older (17% of Fairwood)

24%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Fairwood has about 222 residents aged 85 or older among 2,989 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.

24% of residents 65 and older report a disability (30% in King County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

20% of older Fairwood 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.

Fairwood compared with King County and Washington

Census figure	Fairwood	King County	Washington
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	1.7%	1.8%
Residents 65 or older	17%	14%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	24%	30%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	20%	28%	26%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.4%	9.3%	8.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	29%	31%	21%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$95,982	$76,893	—

Older residents in towns around Fairwood

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Maple Heights-Lake Desire, WA	2.4 mi	749	11
East Renton Highlands, WA	3.2 mi	2,163	228
Renton, WA	3.3 mi	13,802	1,768
Kent, WA	5.2 mi	16,138	1,496
Bryn Mawr-Skyway, WA	5.6 mi	3,194	435
Covington, WA	5.9 mi	2,578	313

Nursing homes near Fairwood

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Cedar River Healthcare Center	Renton, WA	2.7 mi	3 of 5	60	(425) 362-6200
Valley View Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation	Renton, WA	3.2 mi	3 of 5	136	(425) 226-7500
Benson Heights Rehabilitation Center	Kent, WA	4.1 mi	3 of 5	91	(253) 852-7755
Renton Health & Rehabilitation	Renton, WA	4.4 mi	2 of 5	99	(425) 226-4610
Briarwood At Timber Ridge	Issaquah, WA	6.7 mi	5 of 5	45	(425) 427-5200
Avamere Rehabilitation Of Issaquah	Issaquah, WA	8.0 mi	2 of 5	140	(425) 392-1271

Hospices serving Fairwood

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Heart And Soul Hospice	Renton, WA	4.0 mi	(206) 659-9998
Eden Hospice	Tukwila, WA	6.1 mi	(206) 717-8161
Providence At Home With Compassus Hospice Care, Puget Sound	Tukwila, WA	7.9 mi	(206) 320-4000
Continuum Care Of King LLC	Tukwila, WA	7.9 mi	(206) 752-1100

Straight-line miles from the center of Fairwood. 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 Fairwood

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 25% of the $7,999 monthly median income of Fairwood 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 Fairwood: common questions

What nursing homes are near Fairwood?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Cedar River Healthcare Center in Renton (2.7 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Valley View Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation in Renton (3.2 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Benson Heights Rehabilitation Center in Kent (4.1 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Fairwood?

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 25% of the $7,999 monthly median income of Fairwood 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 Fairwood, WA