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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Gladstone, OR: the local picture

168

residents 85 or older (1.4% of all residents)

2,213

residents 65 or older (18% of Gladstone)

31%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Gladstone has about 168 residents aged 85 or older among 2,213 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.

31% 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.

31% of older Gladstone 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.

Gladstone compared with Clackamas County and Oregon

Census figure	Gladstone	Clackamas County	Oregon
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	2.3%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	18%	20%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	30%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	24%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	7.8%	9.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	8.8%	12%	15%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$59,707	$73,981	—

Older residents in towns around Gladstone

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Jennings Lodge, OR	1.2 mi	1,611	213
Oatfield, OR	1.9 mi	3,860	313
West Linn, OR	2.6 mi	5,199	577
Oak Grove, OR	2.7 mi	4,274	703
Oregon City, OR	3.1 mi	5,559	705
Milwaukie, OR	4.3 mi	3,893	544

Nursing homes near Gladstone

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Avamere Rehabilitation Of Clackamas	Gladstone, OR	0.2 mi	4 of 5	87	(503) 656-0393
Avamere Rehabilitation Of Oregon City	Oregon City, OR	2.1 mi	2 of 5	111	(503) 656-0367
Rivercrest Post Acute	Oregon City, OR	3.2 mi	2 of 5	53	(503) 656-4035
Marquis Oregon City Post Acute Rehab	Oregon City, OR	3.6 mi	5 of 5	102	(503) 655-2588
Stanley Post Acute	Milwaukie, OR	3.6 mi	3 of 5	96	(503) 659-2323
Rose Linn Care Center	West Linn, OR	3.9 mi	3 of 5	71	(503) 655-0474

Hospices serving Gladstone

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Eden Hospice	Oregon City, OR	3.5 mi	(971) 256-6642
Bristol Hospice Oregon LLC	Clackamas, OR	4.1 mi	(503) 698-8911
Agape Hospice Nw	Clackamas, OR	4.1 mi	(503) 628-9595
Brighton Hospice	Tualatin, OR	8.3 mi	(503) 430-7699

Straight-line miles from the center of Gladstone. 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 Gladstone

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 37% of the $4,976 monthly median income of Gladstone 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 Gladstone: common questions

What nursing homes are near Gladstone?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Avamere Rehabilitation Of Clackamas in Gladstone (0.2 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Avamere Rehabilitation Of Oregon City in Oregon City (2.1 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Rivercrest Post Acute in Oregon City (3.2 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Gladstone?

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 37% of the $4,976 monthly median income of Gladstone 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 Gladstone, OR