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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Martha Lake, WA: the local picture

162

residents 85 or older (0.7% of all residents)

2,391

residents 65 or older (11% of Martha Lake)

27%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Martha Lake has about 162 residents aged 85 or older among 2,391 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.

27% 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.

17% of older Martha Lake 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.

Martha Lake compared with Snohomish County and Washington

Census figure	Martha Lake	Snohomish County	Washington
Residents 85 or older	0.7%	1.5%	1.8%
Residents 65 or older	11%	15%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	27%	33%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	17%	26%	26%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.3%	9.1%	8.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	37%	24%	21%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$80,089	$69,352	—

Older residents in towns around Martha Lake

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Larch Way, WA	0.9 mi	616	29
Mill Creek, WA	1.8 mi	3,141	470
North Lynnwood, WA	2.1 mi	2,176	192
Mill Creek East, WA	2.2 mi	1,866	112
Lake Stickney, WA	2.3 mi	1,561	167
Alderwood Manor, WA	2.6 mi	1,547	131

Nursing homes near Martha Lake

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Alderwood Post Acute & Rehabilitation	Lynnwood, WA	2.5 mi	2 of 5	113	(425) 775-9222
Bethany At Silver Lake	Everett, WA	3.5 mi	5 of 5	151	(425) 338-3000
Bothell Health Care	Bothell, WA	3.7 mi	2 of 5	99	(425) 481-8500
Lynnwood Post Acute Rehabilitation Center	Lynnwood, WA	3.7 mi	4 of 5	67	(425) 776-5512
Everett Center	Everett, WA	3.8 mi	3 of 5	100	(425) 513-1600
Edmonds Post Acute	Edmonds, WA	5.3 mi	1 of 5	128	(425) 775-1961

Hospices serving Martha Lake

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Bristol Hospice - Snohomish County	Lynnwood, WA	1.5 mi	(425) 521-6939
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Snohomish County	Lynnwood, WA	2.5 mi	(425) 988-2500
Continuum Care Of Snohomish, LLC	Lynnwood, WA	3.7 mi	(510) 499-9977
Eden Hospice	Lynnwood, WA	3.7 mi	(425) 448-7607

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

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 30% of the $6,674 monthly median income of Martha Lake 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 Martha Lake: common questions

What nursing homes are near Martha Lake?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Alderwood Post Acute & Rehabilitation in Lynnwood (2.5 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Bethany At Silver Lake in Everett (3.5 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Bothell Health Care in Bothell (3.7 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Martha Lake?

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 30% of the $6,674 monthly median income of Martha Lake 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 Martha Lake, WA