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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Fife, WA: the local picture

91

residents 85 or older (0.8% of all residents)

790

residents 65 or older (7.2% of Fife)

44%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Fife has about 91 residents aged 85 or older among 790 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.

44% 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.

27% of older Fife 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.

Fife compared with Pierce County and Washington

Census figure	Fife	Pierce County	Washington
Residents 85 or older	0.8%	1.5%	1.8%
Residents 65 or older	7.2%	15%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	44%	36%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	25%	26%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	8.8%	8.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	34%	16%	21%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$51,429	$70,061	—

Older residents in towns around Fife

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Milton, WA	2.1 mi	1,157	254
Waller, WA	2.1 mi	1,331	152
Edgewood, WA	3.0 mi	1,809	107
Lakeland South, WA	4.3 mi	1,710	128
Summit, WA	4.4 mi	1,763	188
Puyallup, WA	4.6 mi	6,913	903

Nursing homes near Fife

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Avamere At Pacific Ridge	Tacoma, WA	3.8 mi	2 of 5	102	(253) 475-2507
Heartwood Extended Healthcare	Tacoma, WA	4.0 mi	1 of 5	120	(253) 472-9027
Life Care Center Of Puyallup	Puyallup, WA	4.5 mi	2 of 5	102	(253) 845-7566
Avalon Healthcare - Tacoma	Tacoma, WA	4.7 mi	2 of 5	81	(253) 474-8456
Garden Terrace Healthcare Center Of Federal Way	Federal Way, WA	4.7 mi	5 of 5	70	(253) 661-2226
Avalon Care Center Federal Way, L.L.C.	Federal Way, WA	4.8 mi	4 of 5	120	(253) 835-7453

Hospices serving Fife

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Multicare Hospice	Tacoma, WA	4.5 mi	(253) 301-6400
Envision Hospice	Tacoma, WA	5.4 mi	(360) 350-4875
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Pierce County	Tacoma, WA	6.5 mi	(517) 256-0946
Puget Sound Hospice	Tacoma, WA	6.5 mi	(253) 581-9410

Straight-line miles from the center of Fife. 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 Fife

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 46% of the $4,286 monthly median income of Fife 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 Fife: common questions

What nursing homes are near Fife?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Avamere At Pacific Ridge in Tacoma (3.8 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Heartwood Extended Healthcare in Tacoma (4.0 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Life Care Center Of Puyallup in Puyallup (4.5 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Fife?

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 46% of the $4,286 monthly median income of Fife 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 Fife, WA