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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Seattle, WA: the local picture

12,594

residents 85 or older (1.7% of all residents)

98,196

residents 65 or older (13% of Seattle)

30%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Seattle has about 12,594 residents aged 85 or older among 98,196 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.

30% 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.

34% of older Seattle 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.

Seattle compared with King County and Washington

Census figure	Seattle	King County	Washington
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	1.7%	1.8%
Residents 65 or older	13%	14%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	30%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	28%	26%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	9.3%	8.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	24%	31%	21%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$73,299	$76,893	—

Older residents in towns around Seattle

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Medina, WA	5.1 mi	545	82
Clyde Hill, WA	6.3 mi	715	49
Mercer Island, WA	6.8 mi	5,610	1,233
Bainbridge Island, WA	7.4 mi	6,744	520
Boulevard Park, WA	7.5 mi	519	9
White Center, WA	7.6 mi	1,939	90

Nursing homes near Seattle

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Mirabella	Seattle, WA	1.0 mi	5 of 5	46	(206) 254-1400
The Terraces At Skyline	Seattle, WA	1.3 mi	2 of 5	34	(206) 407-1700
Queen Anne Healthcare	Seattle, WA	1.7 mi	5 of 5	120	(206) 284-7012
Seattle Medical Post Acute Care	Seattle, WA	2.1 mi	2 of 5	103	(206) 324-8200
Bailey-Boushay House	Seattle, WA	2.4 mi	3 of 5	35	(206) 322-5300
Avamere Rehabilitation At Park West	Seattle, WA	2.8 mi	2 of 5	137	(206) 937-9750

Hospices serving Seattle

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Kaiser Permanente Washington Hospice	Seattle, WA	2.6 mi	(206) 326-4545
Gentiva	Tukwila, WA	5.2 mi	(206) 525-1090
Kline Galland Hospice Services	Seattle, WA	5.7 mi	(206) 805-1930
Continuum Care Of King LLC	Tukwila, WA	9.3 mi	(206) 752-1100

Straight-line miles from the center of Seattle. 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 Seattle

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 33% of the $6,108 monthly median income of Seattle 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 Seattle: common questions

What nursing homes are near Seattle?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Mirabella in Seattle (1.0 mi, 5 of 5 overall); The Terraces At Skyline in Seattle (1.3 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Queen Anne Healthcare in Seattle (1.7 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Seattle?

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 33% of the $6,108 monthly median income of Seattle 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.

More near Seattle

More senior care near Seattle

Dementia Care in nearby cities

Other care in Seattle

More for Seattle families

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 Seattle, WA