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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Kirkland, WA: the local picture

1,231

residents 85 or older (1.3% of all residents)

13,184

residents 65 or older (14% of Kirkland)

26%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Kirkland has about 1,231 residents aged 85 or older among 13,184 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.

26% 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.

30% of older Kirkland 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.

Kirkland compared with King County and Washington

Census figure	Kirkland	King County	Washington
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	1.7%	1.8%
Residents 65 or older	14%	14%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	26%	30%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	28%	26%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.1%	9.3%	8.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	30%	31%	21%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$87,670	$76,893	—

Older residents in towns around Kirkland

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Kenmore, WA	4.2 mi	4,080	474
Redmond, WA	4.3 mi	8,025	1,221
Clyde Hill, WA	4.6 mi	715	49
Woodinville, WA	5.0 mi	2,070	237
Medina, WA	5.2 mi	545	82
Bothell, WA	5.3 mi	7,271	945

Nursing homes near Kirkland

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Life Care Center Of Kirkland	Kirkland, WA	0.8 mi	2 of 5	190	(425) 823-2323
Redmond Care And Rehabilitation Center	Redmond, WA	3.3 mi	5 of 5	139	(425) 885-0808
Cascades Of St Anne	Seattle, WA	4.1 mi	2 of 5	47	(206) 363-7733
Corwin Center At Emerald Heights	Redmond, WA	4.4 mi	4 of 5	61	(425) 556-8150
Shoreline Health And Rehabilitation	Seattle, WA	5.1 mi	5 of 5	114	(206) 418-2900
Avamere Rehabilitation Of Shoreline	Seattle, WA	5.6 mi	2 of 5	115	(206) 363-5856

Hospices serving Kirkland

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Evergreen Health Hospice Care	Kirkland, WA	1.6 mi	(425) 899-1040
Gentiva	Tukwila, WA	4.4 mi	(206) 525-1090
Kaiser Permanente Washington Hospice	Seattle, WA	6.3 mi	(206) 326-4545
Continuum Care Of Snohomish, LLC	Lynnwood, WA	8.4 mi	(510) 499-9977

Straight-line miles from the center of Kirkland. 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 Kirkland

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 27% of the $7,306 monthly median income of Kirkland 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 Kirkland: common questions

What nursing homes are near Kirkland?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Life Care Center Of Kirkland in Kirkland (0.8 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Redmond Care And Rehabilitation Center in Redmond (3.3 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Cascades Of St Anne in Seattle (4.1 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Kirkland?

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 27% of the $7,306 monthly median income of Kirkland 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 Kirkland, WA