Silverdale, Washington

In-Home Dementia and Alzheimer's Care in Silverdale, WA

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Local figures

Dementia Care in Silverdale, WA: the local picture

405
residents 85 or older (2.0% of all residents)
4,330
residents 65 or older (21% of Silverdale)
36%
of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Kitsap County)
6+
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Silverdale has about 405 residents aged 85 or older among 4,330 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.

36% of residents 65 and older report a disability (32% in Kitsap County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

27% of older Silverdale 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.

Silverdale compared with Kitsap County and Washington

Census figureSilverdaleKitsap CountyWashington
Residents 85 or older2.0%1.8%1.8%
Residents 65 or older21%20%17%
Residents 65+ with a disability36%32%33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone27%22%26%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)9.6%6.1%8.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home13%9.4%21%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$74,674$81,452—

Older residents in towns around Silverdale

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
Chico, WA3.6 mi72540
Bangor Base, WA4.1 mi90
Tracyton, WA4.2 mi1,083211
Poulsbo, WA5.4 mi2,623297
Suquamish, WA5.9 mi94457
Navy Yard City, WA8.0 mi3570

Nursing homes near Silverdale

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Northwoods LodgeSilverdale, WA0.4 mi5 of 557(360) 698-3930
Martha And Mary Health ServicePoulsbo, WA5.0 mi4 of 5135(360) 779-7500
Bremerton Trails Post AcuteBremerton, WA6.2 mi1 of 5125(360) 377-3951
Belmont TerraceBremerton, WA6.4 mi3 of 5102(360) 479-1515
Port Washington Post AcuteBremerton, WA7.3 mi1 of 598(360) 479-4747
Bainbridge Island Health & Rehab CenterBainbridge Island, WA7.9 mi5 of 558(206) 842-4765

Hospices serving Silverdale

HospiceOfficeDistancePhone
Shalom Hospice Of Puget Sound LLCPoulsbo, WA5.7 mi(360) 994-1200
Kaiser Permanente Washington HospiceSeattle, WA18 mi(206) 326-4545
Continuum Care Of Snohomish, LLCLynnwood, WA21 mi(510) 499-9977
Multicare HospiceTacoma, WA31 mi(253) 301-6400

Straight-line miles from the center of Silverdale. 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 Silverdale

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 $6,223 monthly median income of Silverdale 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 Silverdale: common questions

What nursing homes are near Silverdale?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Northwoods Lodge in Silverdale (0.4 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Martha And Mary Health Service in Poulsbo (5.0 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Bremerton Trails Post Acute in Bremerton (6.2 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Silverdale?

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 $6,223 monthly median income of Silverdale 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.

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.

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