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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Metzger, OR: the local picture

113

residents 85 or older (3.0% of all residents)

1,008

residents 65 or older (27% of Metzger)

44%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Metzger has about 113 residents aged 85 or older among 1,008 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.

44% 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.

40% of older Metzger 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.

Metzger compared with Washington County and Oregon

Census figure	Metzger	Washington County	Oregon
Residents 85 or older	3.0%	1.6%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	27%	15%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	44%	32%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	27%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	8.7%	9.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	18%	26%	15%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$60,112	$69,783	—

Older residents in towns around Metzger

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Garden Home-Whitford, OR	1.0 mi	1,561	50
Tigard, OR	2.1 mi	9,757	1,011
Raleigh Hills, OR	2.5 mi	1,598	221
West Slope, OR	3.3 mi	1,315	109
Beaverton, OR	3.3 mi	14,261	1,754
Lake Oswego, OR	3.9 mi	9,501	1,156

Nursing homes near Metzger

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
West Hills Health & Rehabilitation	Portland, OR	1.6 mi	4 of 5	180	(503) 244-1107
Marquis Vermont Hills	Portland, OR	2.5 mi	5 of 5	73	(503) 246-8811
Tigard Rehabilitation And Care	Tigard, OR	2.5 mi	1 of 5	112	(503) 639-1144
Beaverton Post Acute Care Of Cascadia	Beaverton, OR	2.6 mi	5 of 5	104	(208) 403-5033
Robison Jewish Health Center	Portland, OR	2.7 mi	2 of 5	92	(503) 535-4300
Marquis Autumn Hills Memory Care	Portland, OR	2.8 mi	5 of 5	39	(503) 292-7874

Hospices serving Metzger

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Forest Park Healthcare At Home	Portland, OR	1.0 mi	(971) 415-0100
Tenderly Hospice	Tigard, OR	1.0 mi	(971) 373-9429
Serenity Hospice	Tigard, OR	1.0 mi	(503) 639-0600
Gracious Care Hospice	Beaverton, OR	1.9 mi	(503) 893-9866

Straight-line miles from the center of Metzger. 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 Metzger

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 37% of the $5,009 monthly median income of Metzger 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 Metzger: common questions

What nursing homes are near Metzger?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are West Hills Health & Rehabilitation in Portland (1.6 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Marquis Vermont Hills in Portland (2.5 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Tigard Rehabilitation And Care in Tigard (2.5 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Metzger?

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 37% of the $5,009 monthly median income of Metzger 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 Metzger, OR