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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Ocean Shores, WA: the local picture

92

residents 85 or older (1.3% of all residents)

3,395

residents 65 or older (46% of Ocean Shores)

35%

of residents 65+ report a disability (40% in Grays Harbor County)

2

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Ocean Shores has about 92 residents aged 85 or older among 3,395 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.

35% of residents 65 and older report a disability (40% in Grays Harbor County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

22% of older Ocean Shores 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.

Ocean Shores compared with Grays Harbor County and Washington

Census figure	Ocean Shores	Grays Harbor County	Washington
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	2.0%	1.8%
Residents 65 or older	46%	23%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	40%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	30%	26%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.8%	10%	8.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	7.1%	10%	21%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$55,981	$49,629	—

Older residents in towns around Ocean Shores

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Hoquiam, WA	11 mi	1,978	236
Aberdeen, WA	16 mi	3,211	433
Central Park, WA	21 mi	529	20
Montesano, WA	27 mi	963	117
Raymond, WA	27 mi	829	139
Elma, WA	35 mi	568	55

Nursing homes near Ocean Shores

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Pacific Care And Rehabilitation	Hoquiam, WA	14 mi	5 of 5	72	(360) 532-7882
Grays Harbor Health & Rehabilitation Center	Aberdeen, WA	14 mi	4 of 5	105	(360) 532-5122

Hospices serving Ocean Shores

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Harbors Home Health And Hospice	Hoquiam, WA	13 mi	(360) 532-5454
Assured Home Health, Hospice & Home Care	Centralia, WA	58 mi	(360) 330-2640
Puget Sound Hospice	Tumwater, WA	60 mi	(253) 581-9410
Providence At Home With Compassus, Puget Sound South	Lacey, WA	64 mi	(206) 459-8311

Straight-line miles from the center of Ocean Shores. 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 Ocean Shores

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 43% of the $4,665 monthly median income of Ocean Shores 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 Ocean Shores: common questions

What nursing homes are near Ocean Shores?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Pacific Care And Rehabilitation in Hoquiam (14 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Grays Harbor Health & Rehabilitation Center in Aberdeen (14 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Ocean Shores?

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 43% of the $4,665 monthly median income of Ocean Shores 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 Ocean Shores, WA