Mount Angel, Oregon

In-Home Dementia and Alzheimer's Care in Mount Angel, OR

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Local figures

Dementia Care in Mount Angel, OR: the local picture

122
residents 85 or older (3.6% of all residents)
592
residents 65 or older (17% of Mount Angel)
40%
of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Marion County)
6+
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Mount Angel has about 122 residents aged 85 or older among 592 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.

40% of residents 65 and older report a disability (38% in Marion County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

55% of older Mount Angel 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.

Mount Angel compared with Marion County and Oregon

Census figureMount AngelMarion CountyOregon
Residents 85 or older3.6%2.0%2.1%
Residents 65 or older17%17%19%
Residents 65+ with a disability40%38%34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone55%28%27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)31%9.8%9.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home31%26%15%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$33,929$57,979—

Older residents in towns around Mount Angel

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
Silverton, OR4.6 mi1,89660
Gervais, OR5.5 mi1470
Woodburn, OR6.2 mi5,2171,054
Hubbard, OR7.8 mi33345
Hayesville, OR11 mi2,594198
Molalla, OR12 mi95190

Nursing homes near Mount Angel

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
MT Angel Health And RehabilitationMount Angel, OR0.3 mi4 of 593(503) 845-6841
French Prairie Nursing & Rehabilitation CenterWoodburn, OR6.7 mi1 of 580(503) 982-0111
Woodside Post AcuteMolalla, OR12 mi2 of 592(503) 829-5591
Avamere Court At KeizerKeizer, OR12 mi4 of 569(503) 393-3624
Keizer Nursing And RehabilitationKeizer, OR12 mi3 of 549(503) 390-2271
Tierra Rose Care CenterSalem, OR12 mi5 of 576(503) 585-4602

Hospices serving Mount Angel

HospiceOfficeDistancePhone
Willamette Vital HealthSalem, OR16 mi(503) 588-3600
Beloved Hospice, IncWilsonville, OR16 mi(971) 236-1199
Vistariver HospiceWilsonville, OR16 mi(503) 542-7090
Serenity HospiceSalem, OR17 mi(503) 991-5228

Straight-line miles from the center of Mount Angel. 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 Mount Angel

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 65% of the $2,827 monthly median income of Mount Angel 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 Mount Angel: common questions

What nursing homes are near Mount Angel?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are MT Angel Health And Rehabilitation in Mount Angel (0.3 mi, 4 of 5 overall); French Prairie Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Woodburn (6.7 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Woodside Post Acute in Molalla (12 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Mount Angel?

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 65% of the $2,827 monthly median income of Mount Angel 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.

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.

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