In-Home Dementia Care in Marlene Village, OR

Local figures

Dementia Care in Marlene Village, OR: the local picture

78

residents 85 or older (1.4% of all residents)

868

residents 65 or older (16% of Marlene Village)

31%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Washington County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Marlene Village has about 78 residents aged 85 or older among 868 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.

31% of residents 65 and older report a disability (32% in Washington County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

12% of older Marlene Village 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.

Marlene Village compared with Washington County and Oregon

Census figure	Marlene Village	Washington County	Oregon
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	1.6%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	16%	15%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	32%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	12%	27%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	1.6%	8.7%	9.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	34%	26%	15%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$151,836	$69,783	—

Older residents in towns around Marlene Village

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Cedar Hills, OR	1.1 mi	1,713	112
Cedar Mill, OR	1.6 mi	2,518	319
Oak Hills, OR	1.9 mi	1,383	133
West Haven-Sylvan, OR	2.6 mi	1,692	239
West Slope, OR	2.7 mi	1,315	109
Beaverton, OR	2.7 mi	14,261	1,754

Nursing homes near Marlene Village

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Maryville	Beaverton, OR	2.2 mi	4 of 5	165	(503) 643-8626
Beaverton Post Acute Care Of Cascadia	Beaverton, OR	3.0 mi	5 of 5	104	(208) 403-5033
Robison Jewish Health Center	Portland, OR	4.4 mi	2 of 5	92	(503) 535-4300
Marquis Autumn Hills Memory Care	Portland, OR	4.4 mi	5 of 5	39	(503) 292-7874
Marquis Vermont Hills	Portland, OR	4.6 mi	5 of 5	73	(503) 246-8811
West Hills Health & Rehabilitation	Portland, OR	5.2 mi	4 of 5	180	(503) 244-1107

Hospices serving Marlene Village

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Care Partners	Portland, OR	2.2 mi	(503) 648-9565
Gracious Care Hospice	Beaverton, OR	4.3 mi	(503) 893-9866
Serenity Hospice	Tigard, OR	5.7 mi	(503) 639-0600
Tenderly Hospice	Tigard, OR	5.7 mi	(971) 373-9429

Straight-line miles from the center of Marlene Village. 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 Marlene Village

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 15% of the $12,653 monthly median income of Marlene Village 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 Marlene Village: common questions

What nursing homes are near Marlene Village?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Maryville in Beaverton (2.2 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Beaverton Post Acute Care Of Cascadia in Beaverton (3.0 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Robison Jewish Health Center in Portland (4.4 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Marlene Village?

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 15% of the $12,653 monthly median income of Marlene Village 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 Marlene Village, OR