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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Lake Goodwin, WA: the local picture

158

residents 85 or older (2.9% of all residents)

1,345

residents 65 or older (24% of Lake Goodwin)

22%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Snohomish County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Lake Goodwin has about 158 residents aged 85 or older among 1,345 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.

22% of residents 65 and older report a disability (33% in Snohomish County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

18% of older Lake Goodwin 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 Goodwin compared with Snohomish County and Washington

Census figure	Lake Goodwin	Snohomish County	Washington
Residents 85 or older	2.9%	1.5%	1.8%
Residents 65 or older	24%	15%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	22%	33%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	18%	26%	26%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	0.5%	9.1%	8.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	3.2%	24%	21%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$76,108	$69,352	—

Older residents in towns around Lake Goodwin

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Warm Beach, WA	3.9 mi	958	207
Arlington, WA	6.5 mi	2,913	330
Marysville, WA	6.8 mi	10,232	1,238
Sisco Heights, WA	7.7 mi	540	12
Stanwood, WA	8.2 mi	1,360	319
Camano, WA	8.7 mi	5,906	392

Nursing homes near Lake Goodwin

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Marysville Care Center	Marysville, WA	7.1 mi	4 of 5	97	(360) 659-3926
Arlington Health And Rehabilitation	Arlington, WA	7.6 mi	4 of 5	76	(360) 403-8247
Mountain View Rehabilitation And Care Center	Marysville, WA	7.7 mi	4 of 5	82	(360) 659-1259
Josephine Caring Community	Stanwood, WA	8.6 mi	5 of 5	160	(360) 629-2126
Bethany At Pacific	Everett, WA	11 mi	4 of 5	80	(425) 259-5508
Everett Transitional Care Services	Everett, WA	11 mi	4 of 5	62	(425) 382-2800

Hospices serving Lake Goodwin

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Providence At Home With Compassus, Snohomish County	Everett, WA	14 mi	(425) 261-4800
Alpha Hospice	Everett, WA	17 mi	(425) 595-3059
Bristol Hospice - Snohomish County	Lynnwood, WA	19 mi	(425) 521-6939
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Snohomish County	Lynnwood, WA	21 mi	(425) 988-2500

Straight-line miles from the center of Lake Goodwin. 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 Goodwin

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 31% of the $6,342 monthly median income of Lake Goodwin 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 Goodwin: common questions

What nursing homes are near Lake Goodwin?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Marysville Care Center in Marysville (7.1 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Arlington Health And Rehabilitation in Arlington (7.6 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Mountain View Rehabilitation And Care Center in Marysville (7.7 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Lake Goodwin?

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 31% of the $6,342 monthly median income of Lake Goodwin 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 Goodwin, WA