In-Home Dementia Care in Moses Lake North, WA

Local figures

Dementia Care in Moses Lake North, WA: the local picture

10

residents 85 or older (0.2% of all residents)

542

residents 65 or older (12% of Moses Lake North)

50%

of residents 65+ report a disability (39% in Grant County)

4

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Moses Lake North has about 10 residents aged 85 or older among 542 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.

50% of residents 65 and older report a disability (39% in Grant County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

19% of older Moses Lake North 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.

Moses Lake North compared with Grant County and Washington

Census figure	Moses Lake North	Grant County	Washington
Residents 85 or older	0.2%	1.3%	1.8%
Residents 65 or older	12%	15%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	50%	39%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	19%	28%	26%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.2%	10%	8.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	24%	36%	21%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$42,679	$46,220	—

Older residents in towns around Moses Lake North

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Cascade Valley, WA	3.8 mi	750	26
Moses Lake, WA	5.0 mi	3,475	467
Ephrata, WA	13 mi	1,151	103
Warden, WA	20 mi	389	7
Quincy, WA	25 mi	1,072	135
Othello, WA	27 mi	734	134

Nursing homes near Moses Lake North

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Lake Ridge Center	Moses Lake, WA	5.3 mi	2 of 5	74	(509) 765-7835
Columbia Crest Center	Moses Lake, WA	6.1 mi	2 of 5	111	(509) 765-6788
Columbia Basin Hospital	Ephrata, WA	13 mi	3 of 5	12	(509) 754-4631
Mckay Healthcare & Rehab Ctr	Soap Lake, WA	16 mi	4 of 5	42	(509) 246-1111

Hospices serving Moses Lake North

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Assured Hospice	Moses Lake, WA	4.2 mi	(509) 766-2580
Encompass Health Hospice	Omak, WA	85 mi	(509) 422-8621

Straight-line miles from the center of Moses Lake North. 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 Moses Lake North

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 56% of the $3,557 monthly median income of Moses Lake North 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 Moses Lake North: common questions

What nursing homes are near Moses Lake North?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Lake Ridge Center in Moses Lake (5.3 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Columbia Crest Center in Moses Lake (6.1 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Columbia Basin Hospital in Ephrata (13 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Moses Lake North?

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 56% of the $3,557 monthly median income of Moses Lake North 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 Moses Lake North, WA