Snohomish, Washington

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

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Local figures

Dementia Care in Snohomish, WA: the local picture

242
residents 85 or older (2.4% of all residents)
2,054
residents 65 or older (20% of Snohomish)
36%
of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Snohomish County)
6+
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Snohomish has about 242 residents aged 85 or older among 2,054 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 (33% in Snohomish County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

40% of older Snohomish 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.

Snohomish compared with Snohomish County and Washington

Census figureSnohomishSnohomish CountyWashington
Residents 85 or older2.4%1.5%1.8%
Residents 65 or older20%15%17%
Residents 65+ with a disability36%33%33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone40%26%26%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)7.5%9.1%8.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home7.2%24%21%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$55,864$69,352—

Older residents in towns around Snohomish

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
Fobes Hill, WA2.0 mi42020
Bunk Foss, WA2.3 mi59154
Eastmont, WA4.7 mi3,830367
Lake Stevens, WA5.2 mi3,450403
Everett, WA5.2 mi16,3131,755
Chain Lake, WA5.2 mi87635

Nursing homes near Snohomish

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Snohomish Health And Rehabilitation Of CascadiaSnohomish, WA0.4 mi2 of 591(360) 568-3161
Madison Post AcuteEverett, WA5.0 mi2 of 559(425) 353-4040
Bethany At Silver LakeEverett, WA5.6 mi5 of 5151(425) 338-3000
View Ridge Care CenterEverett, WA6.5 mi3 of 570(425) 258-4474
Bethany At PacificEverett, WA6.5 mi4 of 580(425) 259-5508
Everett Transitional Care ServicesEverett, WA6.7 mi4 of 562(425) 382-2800

Hospices serving Snohomish

HospiceOfficeDistancePhone
Alpha HospiceEverett, WA5.4 mi(425) 595-3059
Providence At Home With Compassus, Snohomish CountyEverett, WA6.0 mi(425) 261-4800
Bristol Hospice - Snohomish CountyLynnwood, WA8.8 mi(425) 521-6939
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Snohomish CountyLynnwood, WA11 mi(425) 988-2500

Straight-line miles from the center of Snohomish. 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 Snohomish

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 43% of the $4,655 monthly median income of Snohomish 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 Snohomish: common questions

What nursing homes are near Snohomish?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Snohomish Health And Rehabilitation Of Cascadia in Snohomish (0.4 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Madison Post Acute in Everett (5.0 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Bethany At Silver Lake in Everett (5.6 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Snohomish?

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 43% of the $4,655 monthly median income of Snohomish 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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