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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Othello, WA: the local picture

134

residents 85 or older (1.5% of all residents)

734

residents 65 or older (8.3% of Othello)

37%

of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Adams County)

3

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Othello has about 134 residents aged 85 or older among 734 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 (38% in Adams County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

38% of older Othello 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.

Othello compared with Adams County and Washington

Census figure	Othello	Adams County	Washington
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	1.4%	1.8%
Residents 65 or older	8.3%	12%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	38%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	30%	26%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	9.6%	8.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	62%	54%	21%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$33,750	$53,600	—

Older residents in towns around Othello

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Warden, WA	11 mi	389	7
Connell, WA	19 mi	636	53
Moses Lake, WA	22 mi	3,475	467
Cascade Valley, WA	23 mi	750	26
Moses Lake North, WA	27 mi	542	10
Mattawa, WA	36 mi	114	0

Nursing homes near Othello

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Othello Post Acute	Othello, WA	0.5 mi	3 of 5	39	(509) 488-9609
Columbia Crest Center	Moses Lake, WA	21 mi	2 of 5	111	(509) 765-6788
Lake Ridge Center	Moses Lake, WA	22 mi	2 of 5	74	(509) 765-7835

Hospices serving Othello

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Assured Hospice	Moses Lake, WA	23 mi	(509) 766-2580
Tri-Cities Chaplaincy Hospice	Richland, WA	40 mi	(509) 783-7416
Heartlinks	Grandview, WA	53 mi	(509) 837-1676

Straight-line miles from the center of Othello. 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 Othello

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 71% of the $2,813 monthly median income of Othello 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 Othello: common questions

What nursing homes are near Othello?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Othello Post Acute in Othello (0.5 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Columbia Crest Center in Moses Lake (21 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Lake Ridge Center in Moses Lake (22 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Othello?

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 71% of the $2,813 monthly median income of Othello 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 Othello, WA