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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Shoreline, WA: the local picture

1,806

residents 85 or older (2.9% of all residents)

12,127

residents 65 or older (20% of Shoreline)

35%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Shoreline has about 1,806 residents aged 85 or older among 12,127 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.

35% 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.

30% of older Shoreline 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.

Shoreline compared with King County and Washington

Census figure	Shoreline	King County	Washington
Residents 85 or older	2.9%	1.7%	1.8%
Residents 65 or older	20%	14%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	30%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	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+	$74,470	$76,893	—

Older residents in towns around Shoreline

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Lake Forest Park, WA	2.5 mi	2,425	204
Esperance, WA	2.5 mi	635	26
Mountlake Terrace, WA	3.3 mi	3,810	572
Edmonds, WA	3.9 mi	10,103	1,138
Brier, WA	4.1 mi	1,539	74
Kenmore, WA	4.6 mi	4,080	474

Nursing homes near Shoreline

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Bridges To Home	Shoreline, WA	0.7 mi	2 of 5	12	(206) 629-5878
Richmond Beach Rehab	Shoreline, WA	1.8 mi	4 of 5	131	(206) 546-2666
Avamere Rehabilitation Of Shoreline	Seattle, WA	2.3 mi	2 of 5	115	(206) 363-5856
The Broadview Center	Seattle, WA	2.4 mi	2 of 5	211	(206) 364-1300
Fircrest Nursing Facility	Seattle, WA	2.6 mi	5 of 5	110	(206) 361-3511
Shoreline Health And Rehabilitation	Seattle, WA	2.7 mi	5 of 5	114	(206) 418-2900

Hospices serving Shoreline

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Continuum Care Of Snohomish, LLC	Lynnwood, WA	4.3 mi	(510) 499-9977
Gentiva	Tukwila, WA	5.5 mi	(206) 525-1090
Evergreen Health Hospice Care	Kirkland, WA	7.4 mi	(425) 899-1040
Kaiser Permanente Washington Hospice	Seattle, WA	9.0 mi	(206) 326-4545

Straight-line miles from the center of Shoreline. 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 Shoreline

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 32% of the $6,206 monthly median income of Shoreline 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 Shoreline: common questions

What nursing homes are near Shoreline?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Bridges To Home in Shoreline (0.7 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Richmond Beach Rehab in Shoreline (1.8 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Avamere Rehabilitation Of Shoreline in Seattle (2.3 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Shoreline?

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 32% of the $6,206 monthly median income of Shoreline 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 Shoreline, WA