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

Local figures

Dementia Care in SeaTac, WA: the local picture

416

residents 85 or older (1.3% of all residents)

4,141

residents 65 or older (13% of SeaTac)

48%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

SeaTac has about 416 residents aged 85 or older among 4,141 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.

48% 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.

35% of older SeaTac 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.

SeaTac compared with King County and Washington

Census figure	SeaTac	King County	Washington
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	1.7%	1.8%
Residents 65 or older	13%	14%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	48%	30%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	35%	28%	26%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	9.3%	8.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	51%	31%	21%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$57,407	$76,893	—

Older residents in towns around SeaTac

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Normandy Park, WA	2.3 mi	1,423	218
Tukwila, WA	2.5 mi	2,567	247
Burien, WA	3.1 mi	8,213	942
Des Moines, WA	3.9 mi	5,709	1,068
Bryn Mawr-Skyway, WA	4.5 mi	3,194	435
Boulevard Park, WA	4.9 mi	519	9

Nursing homes near SeaTac

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Wesley Homes Des Moines Health Center	Des Moines, WA	2.7 mi	5 of 5	148	(206) 824-3663
Puget Sound Transitional Care	Des Moines, WA	2.9 mi	2 of 5	165	(206) 824-0600
Avamere Rehabilitation Of Burien	Burien, WA	3.8 mi	2 of 5	140	(206) 242-3213
Judson Park Health Center	Des Moines, WA	3.9 mi	5 of 5	96	(206) 824-4000
Valley View Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation	Renton, WA	4.1 mi	3 of 5	136	(425) 226-7500
Renton Health & Rehabilitation	Renton, WA	4.5 mi	2 of 5	99	(425) 226-4610

Hospices serving SeaTac

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Eden Hospice	Tukwila, WA	1.2 mi	(206) 717-8161
Providence At Home With Compassus Hospice Care, Puget Sound	Tukwila, WA	3.1 mi	(206) 320-4000
Continuum Care Of King LLC	Tukwila, WA	3.1 mi	(206) 752-1100
Heart And Soul Hospice	Renton, WA	4.1 mi	(206) 659-9998

Straight-line miles from the center of SeaTac. 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 SeaTac

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 42% of the $4,784 monthly median income of SeaTac 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 SeaTac: common questions

What nursing homes are near SeaTac?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Wesley Homes Des Moines Health Center in Des Moines (2.7 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Puget Sound Transitional Care in Des Moines (2.9 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Avamere Rehabilitation Of Burien in Burien (3.8 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in SeaTac?

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 42% of the $4,784 monthly median income of SeaTac 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 SeaTac, WA