Dementia Care in Newcastle, WA: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Newcastle, WA: the local picture

288

residents 85 or older (2.2% of all residents)

2,047

residents 65 or older (16% of Newcastle)

28%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Newcastle has about 288 residents aged 85 or older among 2,047 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.

28% of residents 65 and older report a disability (30% in King County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

28% of older Newcastle 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.

Newcastle compared with King County and Washington

Census figure	Newcastle	King County	Washington
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	1.7%	1.8%
Residents 65 or older	16%	14%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	28%	30%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	28%	26%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.0%	9.3%	8.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	42%	31%	21%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$72,484	$76,893	—

Older residents in towns around Newcastle

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Mercer Island, WA	3.8 mi	5,610	1,233
Renton, WA	3.9 mi	13,802	1,768
Bryn Mawr-Skyway, WA	4.3 mi	3,194	435
Bellevue, WA	4.6 mi	22,404	3,832
East Renton Highlands, WA	5.4 mi	2,163	228
Issaquah, WA	5.5 mi	5,744	846

Nursing homes near Newcastle

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Covenant Shores Health Center	Mercer Island, WA	4.0 mi	5 of 5	43	(206) 316-8042
Renton Health & Rehabilitation	Renton, WA	4.2 mi	2 of 5	99	(425) 226-4610
Briarwood At Timber Ridge	Issaquah, WA	4.5 mi	5 of 5	45	(425) 427-5200
Caroline Kline Galland Home	Seattle, WA	4.9 mi	3 of 5	205	(206) 725-8800
Kin On Health Care Center	Seattle, WA	5.5 mi	3 of 5	100	(206) 721-3630
Avamere Rehabilitation Of Issaquah	Issaquah, WA	5.9 mi	2 of 5	140	(425) 392-1271

Hospices serving Newcastle

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Heart And Soul Hospice	Renton, WA	4.9 mi	(206) 659-9998
Kline Galland Hospice Services	Seattle, WA	6.9 mi	(206) 805-1930
Providence At Home With Compassus Hospice Care, Puget Sound	Tukwila, WA	7.0 mi	(206) 320-4000
Continuum Care Of King LLC	Tukwila, WA	7.0 mi	(206) 752-1100

Straight-line miles from the center of Newcastle. 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 Newcastle

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 $6,040 monthly median income of Newcastle 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 Newcastle: common questions

What nursing homes are near Newcastle?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Covenant Shores Health Center in Mercer Island (4.0 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Renton Health & Rehabilitation in Renton (4.2 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Briarwood At Timber Ridge in Issaquah (4.5 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Newcastle?

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 $6,040 monthly median income of Newcastle 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.

More near Newcastle

More senior care near Newcastle

Dementia Care in nearby cities

Other care in Newcastle

More for Newcastle families

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 Newcastle, WA