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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Gresham, OR: the local picture

1,998

residents 85 or older (1.8% of all residents)

17,001

residents 65 or older (15% of Gresham)

38%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Multnomah County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Gresham has about 1,998 residents aged 85 or older among 17,001 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.

38% of residents 65 and older report a disability (34% in Multnomah County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

27% of older Gresham 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.

Gresham compared with Multnomah County and Oregon

Census figure	Gresham	Multnomah County	Oregon
Residents 85 or older	1.8%	1.5%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	15%	15%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	34%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	33%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	12%	9.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	27%	19%	15%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$60,147	$64,218	—

Older residents in towns around Gresham

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Wood Village, OR	2.5 mi	639	23
Fairview, OR	3.1 mi	1,702	251
Troutdale, OR	3.5 mi	2,435	186
Damascus, OR	5.2 mi	2,684	306
Happy Valley, OR	5.7 mi	4,234	651
Camas, WA	6.9 mi	3,557	187

Nursing homes near Gresham

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Gresham Post Acute Care And Rehabilitation	Gresham, OR	0.6 mi	2 of 5	78	(503) 666-5600
Marquis Centennial Post Acute Rehab	Portland, OR	1.4 mi	5 of 5	80	(503) 665-3118
Village Health Care	Gresham, OR	2.0 mi	2 of 5	106	(503) 665-0183
Fairlawn Health And Rehabilitation Of Cascadia	Gresham, OR	2.0 mi	5 of 5	82	(503) 667-1965
Village Manor Of Cascadia	Wood Village, OR	2.7 mi	4 of 5	60	(503) 491-0553
Regency Gresham Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	Gresham, OR	3.6 mi	5 of 5	128	(503) 665-1151

Hospices serving Gresham

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Adventist Health Hospice	Portland, OR	4.2 mi	(503) 251-6192
Pinnacle Hospice Care Of Portland	Portland, OR	5.6 mi	(503) 236-7454
Bristol Hospice Oregon LLC	Clackamas, OR	7.1 mi	(503) 698-8911
Agape Hospice Nw	Clackamas, OR	7.1 mi	(503) 628-9595

Straight-line miles from the center of Gresham. 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 Gresham

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 $5,012 monthly median income of Gresham 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 Gresham: common questions

What nursing homes are near Gresham?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Gresham Post Acute Care And Rehabilitation in Gresham (0.6 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Marquis Centennial Post Acute Rehab in Portland (1.4 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Village Health Care in Gresham (2.0 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Gresham?

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 $5,012 monthly median income of Gresham 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 Gresham, OR