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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Klamath Falls, OR: the local picture

241

residents 85 or older (1.1% of all residents)

3,282

residents 65 or older (15% of Klamath Falls)

49%

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

1

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Klamath Falls has about 241 residents aged 85 or older among 3,282 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.

49% of residents 65 and older report a disability (37% in Klamath County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

34% of older Klamath Falls 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.

Klamath Falls compared with Klamath County and Oregon

Census figure	Klamath Falls	Klamath County	Oregon
Residents 85 or older	1.1%	1.5%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	15%	22%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	49%	37%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	28%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	17%	14%	9.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	8.3%	8.7%	15%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$38,438	$47,016	—

Older residents in towns around Klamath Falls

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Altamont, OR	3.1 mi	4,271	291
Ashland, OR	47 mi	6,362	1,004
Talent, OR	51 mi	1,448	43
Phoenix, OR	53 mi	1,476	198
Eagle Point, OR	55 mi	2,156	313
Medford, OR	55 mi	16,868	2,782

Nursing homes near Klamath Falls

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Marquis Plum Ridge Post Acute Rehab	Klamath Falls, OR	2.3 mi	5 of 5	77	(541) 882-6691

Hospices serving Klamath Falls

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Klamath Hospice, Inc.	Klamath Falls, OR	3.4 mi	(541) 882-2902
Bristol Hospice - Klamath Falls	Klamath Falls, OR	5.5 mi	(541) 882-1636
Partners In Care	Bend, OR	132 mi	(541) 382-5882
Pacific Home Health & Hospice	Coos Bay, OR	141 mi	(541) 266-7005

Straight-line miles from the center of Klamath Falls. 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 Klamath Falls

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 58% of the $3,203 monthly median income of Klamath Falls 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 Klamath Falls: common questions

What nursing homes are near Klamath Falls?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Marquis Plum Ridge Post Acute Rehab in Klamath Falls (2.3 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Klamath Falls?

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 58% of the $3,203 monthly median income of Klamath Falls 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.

More near Klamath Falls

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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 Klamath Falls, OR