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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Molalla, OR: the local picture

90

residents 85 or older (0.9% of all residents)

951

residents 65 or older (9.3% of Molalla)

45%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Molalla has about 90 residents aged 85 or older among 951 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.

45% of residents 65 and older report a disability (30% in Clackamas County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

26% of older Molalla 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.

Molalla compared with Clackamas County and Oregon

Census figure	Molalla	Clackamas County	Oregon
Residents 85 or older	0.9%	2.3%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	9.3%	20%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	45%	30%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	24%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	16%	7.8%	9.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	6.9%	12%	15%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$59,167	$73,981	—

Older residents in towns around Molalla

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Canby, OR	9.5 mi	3,750	592
Beavercreek, OR	9.8 mi	858	78
Hubbard, OR	11 mi	333	45
Mount Angel, OR	12 mi	592	122
Oregon City, OR	13 mi	5,559	705
Woodburn, OR	13 mi	5,217	1,054

Nursing homes near Molalla

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Woodside Post Acute	Molalla, OR	0.3 mi	2 of 5	92	(503) 829-5591
Marquis Hope Village	Canby, OR	8.6 mi	4 of 5	50	(503) 266-5541
MT Angel Health And Rehabilitation	Mount Angel, OR	12 mi	4 of 5	93	(503) 845-6841
Marquis Oregon City Post Acute Rehab	Oregon City, OR	13 mi	5 of 5	102	(503) 655-2588
Rivercrest Post Acute	Oregon City, OR	13 mi	2 of 5	53	(503) 656-4035
Marquis Wilsonville Post Acute Rehab	Wilsonville, OR	14 mi	5 of 5	50	(503) 682-2840

Hospices serving Molalla

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Eden Hospice	Oregon City, OR	13 mi	(971) 256-6642
Beloved Hospice, Inc	Wilsonville, OR	14 mi	(971) 236-1199
Vistariver Hospice	Wilsonville, OR	14 mi	(503) 542-7090
Brighton Hospice	Tualatin, OR	18 mi	(503) 430-7699

Straight-line miles from the center of Molalla. 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 Molalla

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 38% of the $4,931 monthly median income of Molalla 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 Molalla: common questions

What nursing homes are near Molalla?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Woodside Post Acute in Molalla (0.3 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Marquis Hope Village in Canby (8.6 mi, 4 of 5 overall); MT Angel Health And Rehabilitation in Mount Angel (12 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Molalla?

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 38% of the $4,931 monthly median income of Molalla 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 Molalla, OR