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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Sammamish, WA: the local picture

493

residents 85 or older (0.7% of all residents)

6,048

residents 65 or older (9.1% of Sammamish)

19%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Sammamish has about 493 residents aged 85 or older among 6,048 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.

19% 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.

12% of older Sammamish 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.

Sammamish compared with King County and Washington

Census figure	Sammamish	King County	Washington
Residents 85 or older	0.7%	1.7%	1.8%
Residents 65 or older	9.1%	14%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	19%	30%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	12%	28%	26%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.5%	9.3%	8.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	39%	31%	21%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$132,098	$76,893	—

Older residents in towns around Sammamish

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Issaquah, WA	3.5 mi	5,744	846
Bellevue, WA	5.5 mi	22,404	3,832
Union Hill-Novelty Hill, WA	6.1 mi	4,746	417
Redmond, WA	6.8 mi	8,025	1,221
Newcastle, WA	7.4 mi	2,047	288
East Renton Highlands, WA	8.6 mi	2,163	228

Nursing homes near Sammamish

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Marianwood Health And Rehabilitation	Issaquah, WA	1.3 mi	3 of 5	117	(425) 391-2800
Avamere Rehabilitation Of Issaquah	Issaquah, WA	3.9 mi	2 of 5	140	(425) 392-1271
Briarwood At Timber Ridge	Issaquah, WA	4.6 mi	5 of 5	45	(425) 427-5200
Bellevue Post Acute	Bellevue, WA	5.0 mi	3 of 5	69	(425) 641-1166
Redmond Care And Rehabilitation Center	Redmond, WA	7.3 mi	5 of 5	139	(425) 885-0808
Corwin Center At Emerald Heights	Redmond, WA	7.8 mi	4 of 5	61	(425) 556-8150

Hospices serving Sammamish

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Evergreen Health Hospice Care	Kirkland, WA	11 mi	(425) 899-1040
Kaiser Permanente Washington Hospice	Seattle, WA	12 mi	(206) 326-4545
Kline Galland Hospice Services	Seattle, WA	13 mi	(206) 805-1930
Gentiva	Tukwila, WA	14 mi	(206) 525-1090

Straight-line miles from the center of Sammamish. 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 Sammamish

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 18% of the $11,008 monthly median income of Sammamish 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 Sammamish: common questions

What nursing homes are near Sammamish?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Marianwood Health And Rehabilitation in Issaquah (1.3 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Avamere Rehabilitation Of Issaquah in Issaquah (3.9 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Briarwood At Timber Ridge in Issaquah (4.6 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Sammamish?

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 18% of the $11,008 monthly median income of Sammamish 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 Sammamish, WA