In-Home Dementia Care in Lake Forest Park, WA

Local figures

Dementia Care in Lake Forest Park, WA: the local picture

204

residents 85 or older (1.5% of all residents)

2,425

residents 65 or older (18% of Lake Forest Park)

18%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Lake Forest Park has about 204 residents aged 85 or older among 2,425 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.

18% 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.

23% of older Lake Forest Park 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.

Lake Forest Park compared with King County and Washington

Census figure	Lake Forest Park	King County	Washington
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	1.7%	1.8%
Residents 65 or older	18%	14%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	18%	30%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	23%	28%	26%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.8%	9.3%	8.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	18%	31%	21%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$97,961	$76,893	—

Older residents in towns around Lake Forest Park

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Kenmore, WA	2.2 mi	4,080	474
Brier, WA	2.5 mi	1,539	74
Mountlake Terrace, WA	2.5 mi	3,810	572
Shoreline, WA	2.5 mi	12,127	1,806
Esperance, WA	3.6 mi	635	26
Alderwood Manor, WA	4.0 mi	1,547	131

Nursing homes near Lake Forest Park

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Fircrest Nursing Facility	Seattle, WA	0.3 mi	5 of 5	110	(206) 361-3511
Shoreline Health And Rehabilitation	Seattle, WA	1.8 mi	5 of 5	114	(206) 418-2900
Avamere Rehabilitation Of Shoreline	Seattle, WA	1.9 mi	2 of 5	115	(206) 363-5856
Bridges To Home	Shoreline, WA	2.3 mi	2 of 5	12	(206) 629-5878
Bothell Health Care	Bothell, WA	3.3 mi	2 of 5	99	(425) 481-8500
Cascades Of St Anne	Seattle, WA	3.5 mi	2 of 5	47	(206) 363-7733

Hospices serving Lake Forest Park

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Continuum Care Of Snohomish, LLC	Lynnwood, WA	3.2 mi	(510) 499-9977
Gentiva	Tukwila, WA	5.1 mi	(206) 525-1090
Evergreen Health Hospice Care	Kirkland, WA	5.2 mi	(425) 899-1040
Kaiser Permanente Washington Hospice	Seattle, WA	8.9 mi	(206) 326-4545

Straight-line miles from the center of Lake Forest Park. 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 Lake Forest Park

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 24% of the $8,163 monthly median income of Lake Forest Park 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 Lake Forest Park: common questions

What nursing homes are near Lake Forest Park?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Fircrest Nursing Facility in Seattle (0.3 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Shoreline Health And Rehabilitation in Seattle (1.8 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Avamere Rehabilitation Of Shoreline in Seattle (1.9 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Lake Forest Park?

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 24% of the $8,163 monthly median income of Lake Forest Park 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 Lake Forest Park, WA