Dementia Care in Seaside, OR: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Seaside, OR: the local picture

206

residents 85 or older (2.9% of all residents)

1,873

residents 65 or older (26% of Seaside)

42%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Clatsop County)

2

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Seaside has about 206 residents aged 85 or older among 1,873 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.

42% of residents 65 and older report a disability (37% in Clatsop County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

49% of older Seaside 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.

Seaside compared with Clatsop County and Oregon

Census figure	Seaside	Clatsop County	Oregon
Residents 85 or older	2.9%	2.0%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	26%	25%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	42%	37%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	49%	30%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	9.9%	9.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	6.6%	6.9%	15%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,250	$56,696	—

Older residents in towns around Seaside

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Warrenton, OR	13 mi	1,330	80
Astoria, OR	15 mi	2,154	262
Vernonia, OR	36 mi	418	41
Tillamook, OR	37 mi	755	80
Longview, WA	47 mi	7,663	978
Longview Heights, WA	48 mi	634	8

Nursing homes near Seaside

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Clatsop Care Center	Astoria, OR	14 mi	4 of 5	71	(503) 325-0313
Nehalem Valley Care Center	Wheeler, OR	21 mi	3 of 5	50	(503) 368-5171

Hospices serving Seaside

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Lower Columbia Hospice	Astoria, OR	13 mi	(503) 338-6230
Adventist Health Hospice	Portland, OR	75 mi	(503) 251-6192

Straight-line miles from the center of Seaside. 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 Seaside

At the Oregon median aide wage of $21.35 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,850 a month in wages, which is 44% of the $4,188 monthly median income of Seaside households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Oregon's minimum wage is $16.80 in the Portland metro area, $15.55 in the standard state rate, $14.55 in non-urban counties (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 Seaside: common questions

What nursing homes are near Seaside?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Clatsop Care Center in Astoria (14 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Nehalem Valley Care Center in Wheeler (21 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Seaside?

At the Oregon median aide wage of $21.35 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,850 a month in wages, which is 44% of the $4,188 monthly median income of Seaside households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Oregon's minimum wage is $16.80 in the Portland metro area, $15.55 in the standard state rate, $14.55 in non-urban counties (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 Seaside, OR