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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Hood River, OR: the local picture

242

residents 85 or older (2.9% of all residents)

1,359

residents 65 or older (16% of Hood River)

41%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Hood River County)

4

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Hood River has about 242 residents aged 85 or older among 1,359 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.

41% of residents 65 and older report a disability (37% in Hood River County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

51% of older Hood River 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.

Hood River compared with Hood River County and Oregon

Census figure	Hood River	Hood River County	Oregon
Residents 85 or older	2.9%	1.6%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	16%	18%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	37%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	51%	29%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	16%	10%	9.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	19%	26%	15%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$52,917	$62,826	—

Older residents in towns around Hood River

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
White Salmon, WA	2.4 mi	790	90
The Dalles, OR	20 mi	3,198	467
Goldendale, WA	35 mi	852	126
Mount Hood Villages, OR	35 mi	1,303	54
Washougal, WA	41 mi	2,932	293
Sandy, OR	42 mi	1,664	108

Nursing homes near Hood River

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Hood River Post Acute	Hood River, OR	1.0 mi	3 of 5	100	(541) 386-2688
Columbia Basin Care Facility	The Dalles, OR	17 mi	1 of 5	90	(541) 296-2156
The Dalles Health And Rehabilitation	The Dalles, OR	17 mi	4 of 5	121	(541) 298-5158
Oregon Veterans Home	The Dalles, OR	21 mi	3 of 5	151	(541) 296-7190

Hospices serving Hood River

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Bristol Hospice	Hood River, OR	2.7 mi	(541) 386-1942
Providence Hospice	Portland, OR	53 mi	(503) 215-2273

Straight-line miles from the center of Hood River. 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 Hood River

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 42% of the $4,410 monthly median income of Hood River 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 Hood River: common questions

What nursing homes are near Hood River?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Hood River Post Acute in Hood River (1.0 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Columbia Basin Care Facility in The Dalles (17 mi, 1 of 5 overall); The Dalles Health And Rehabilitation in The Dalles (17 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Hood River?

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 42% of the $4,410 monthly median income of Hood River 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 Hood River, OR