In-Home Dementia Care in Mountlake Terrace, WA

Local figures

Dementia Care in Mountlake Terrace, WA: the local picture

572

residents 85 or older (2.5% of all residents)

3,810

residents 65 or older (16% of Mountlake Terrace)

37%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Mountlake Terrace has about 572 residents aged 85 or older among 3,810 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.

37% 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.

35% of older Mountlake Terrace 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.

Mountlake Terrace compared with Snohomish County and Washington

Census figure	Mountlake Terrace	Snohomish County	Washington
Residents 85 or older	2.5%	1.5%	1.8%
Residents 65 or older	16%	15%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	33%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	26%	26%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	9.1%	8.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	23%	24%	21%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$72,654	$69,352	—

Older residents in towns around Mountlake Terrace

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Brier, WA	1.4 mi	1,539	74
Alderwood Manor, WA	2.2 mi	1,547	131
Esperance, WA	2.2 mi	635	26
Lynnwood, WA	2.4 mi	6,715	915
Lake Forest Park, WA	2.5 mi	2,425	204
Edmonds, WA	2.7 mi	10,103	1,138

Nursing homes near Mountlake Terrace

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Edmonds Post Acute	Edmonds, WA	1.5 mi	1 of 5	128	(425) 775-1961
Pine Ridge Post Acute	Edmonds, WA	2.0 mi	4 of 5	80	(425) 778-0107
Fircrest Nursing Facility	Seattle, WA	2.2 mi	5 of 5	110	(206) 361-3511
Lynnwood Post Acute Rehabilitation Center	Lynnwood, WA	2.4 mi	4 of 5	67	(425) 776-5512
Alderwood Post Acute & Rehabilitation	Lynnwood, WA	2.6 mi	2 of 5	113	(425) 775-9222
Bridges To Home	Shoreline, WA	2.6 mi	2 of 5	12	(206) 629-5878

Hospices serving Mountlake Terrace

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Continuum Care Of Snohomish, LLC	Lynnwood, WA	1.1 mi	(510) 499-9977
Eden Hospice	Lynnwood, WA	1.1 mi	(425) 448-7607
Bristol Hospice - Snohomish County	Lynnwood, WA	5.2 mi	(425) 521-6939
Evergreen Health Hospice Care	Kirkland, WA	7.2 mi	(425) 899-1040

Straight-line miles from the center of Mountlake Terrace. 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 Mountlake Terrace

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 33% of the $6,055 monthly median income of Mountlake Terrace 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 Mountlake Terrace: common questions

What nursing homes are near Mountlake Terrace?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Edmonds Post Acute in Edmonds (1.5 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Pine Ridge Post Acute in Edmonds (2.0 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Fircrest Nursing Facility in Seattle (2.2 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Mountlake Terrace?

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 33% of the $6,055 monthly median income of Mountlake Terrace 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 Mountlake Terrace, WA