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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Pacific, WA: the local picture

57

residents 85 or older (0.8% of all residents)

853

residents 65 or older (12% of Pacific)

53%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Pacific has about 57 residents aged 85 or older among 853 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.

53% 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.

20% of older Pacific 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.

Pacific compared with King County and Washington

Census figure	Pacific	King County	Washington
Residents 85 or older	0.8%	1.7%	1.8%
Residents 65 or older	12%	14%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	53%	30%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	20%	28%	26%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	9.3%	8.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	36%	31%	21%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,174	$76,893	—

Older residents in towns around Pacific

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Algona, WA	1.4 mi	205	6
Lakeland South, WA	1.8 mi	1,710	128
Sumner, WA	2.5 mi	1,730	348
Edgewood, WA	2.6 mi	1,809	107
Milton, WA	3.1 mi	1,157	254
Auburn, WA	3.5 mi	10,676	1,146

Nursing homes near Pacific

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Canterbury House	Auburn, WA	2.1 mi	2 of 5	100	(253) 939-0090
Auburn Post Acute	Auburn, WA	2.7 mi	1 of 5	96	(253) 833-1740
Garden Terrace Healthcare Center Of Federal Way	Federal Way, WA	4.4 mi	5 of 5	70	(253) 661-2226
Lea Hill Rehabilitation And Care Center	Auburn, WA	4.4 mi	4 of 5	36	(253) 876-1160
Avalon Care Center Federal Way, L.L.C.	Federal Way, WA	4.5 mi	4 of 5	120	(253) 835-7453
Linden Grove Health Care Center	Puyallup, WA	4.8 mi	1 of 5	130	(253) 840-4400

Hospices serving Pacific

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Multicare Hospice	Tacoma, WA	8.8 mi	(253) 301-6400
Puget Sound Hospice	Tacoma, WA	12 mi	(253) 581-9410
Franciscan Hospice	University Place, WA	14 mi	(253) 534-7000
Continuum Care Of King LLC	Tukwila, WA	16 mi	(206) 752-1100

Straight-line miles from the center of Pacific. 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 Pacific

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 51% of the $3,931 monthly median income of Pacific 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 Pacific: common questions

What nursing homes are near Pacific?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Canterbury House in Auburn (2.1 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Auburn Post Acute in Auburn (2.7 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Garden Terrace Healthcare Center Of Federal Way in Federal Way (4.4 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Pacific?

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 51% of the $3,931 monthly median income of Pacific 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.

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