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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Steilacoom, WA: the local picture

107

residents 85 or older (1.6% of all residents)

1,270

residents 65 or older (19% of Steilacoom)

32%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Pierce County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Steilacoom has about 107 residents aged 85 or older among 1,270 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.

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

24% of older Steilacoom 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.

Steilacoom compared with Pierce County and Washington

Census figure	Steilacoom	Pierce County	Washington
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	1.5%	1.8%
Residents 65 or older	19%	15%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	36%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	25%	26%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.1%	8.8%	8.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	10%	16%	21%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$101,827	$70,061	—

Older residents in towns around Steilacoom

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Lakewood, WA	3.0 mi	10,825	1,405
North Fort Lewis, WA	3.3 mi	0	0
University Place, WA	3.8 mi	6,796	720
DuPont, WA	5.0 mi	1,027	57
Fort Lewis, WA	5.2 mi	26	0
McChord AFB, WA	5.4 mi	0	0

Nursing homes near Steilacoom

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Agility Health And Rehabilitation	University Place, WA	3.9 mi	3 of 5	120	(253) 566-7166
The Oaks At Lakewood	Tacoma, WA	4.5 mi	5 of 5	80	(253) 581-9002
Birch Creek Post Acute & Rehabilitation	Tacoma, WA	5.0 mi	1 of 5	124	(253) 474-8421
Orchard Park Health Care & Rehab Center	Tacoma, WA	5.3 mi	1 of 5	147	(253) 475-4611
Alaska Gardens Health And Rehabilitation	Tacoma, WA	6.6 mi	1 of 5	123	(253) 476-5300
Avamere Transitional Care Of Puget Sound	Tacoma, WA	6.8 mi	4 of 5	60	(253) 671-7300

Hospices serving Steilacoom

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Franciscan Hospice	University Place, WA	4.8 mi	(253) 534-7000
Puget Sound Hospice	Tacoma, WA	5.7 mi	(253) 581-9410
Envision Hospice	Tacoma, WA	8.1 mi	(360) 350-4875
Multicare Hospice	Tacoma, WA	9.2 mi	(253) 301-6400

Straight-line miles from the center of Steilacoom. 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 Steilacoom

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 23% of the $8,486 monthly median income of Steilacoom 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 Steilacoom: common questions

What nursing homes are near Steilacoom?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Agility Health And Rehabilitation in University Place (3.9 mi, 3 of 5 overall); The Oaks At Lakewood in Tacoma (4.5 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Birch Creek Post Acute & Rehabilitation in Tacoma (5.0 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Steilacoom?

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 23% of the $8,486 monthly median income of Steilacoom 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 Steilacoom, WA