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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Suquamish, WA: the local picture

57

residents 85 or older (1.4% of all residents)

944

residents 65 or older (23% of Suquamish)

24%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Kitsap County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Suquamish has about 57 residents aged 85 or older among 944 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.

24% 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.

25% of older Suquamish 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.

Suquamish compared with Kitsap County and Washington

Census figure	Suquamish	Kitsap County	Washington
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	1.8%	1.8%
Residents 65 or older	23%	20%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	24%	32%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	25%	22%	26%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.3%	6.1%	8.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	7.0%	9.4%	21%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$73,068	$81,452	—

Older residents in towns around Suquamish

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Poulsbo, WA	2.7 mi	2,623	297
Indianola, WA	4.1 mi	742	49
Bangor Base, WA	5.9 mi	9	0
Silverdale, WA	5.9 mi	4,330	405
Bainbridge Island, WA	6.9 mi	6,744	520
Tracyton, WA	8.6 mi	1,083	211

Nursing homes near Suquamish

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Martha And Mary Health Service	Poulsbo, WA	3.0 mi	4 of 5	135	(360) 779-7500
Northwoods Lodge	Silverdale, WA	5.6 mi	5 of 5	57	(360) 698-3930
Bainbridge Island Health & Rehab Center	Bainbridge Island, WA	7.3 mi	5 of 5	58	(206) 842-4765
Bremerton Trails Post Acute	Bremerton, WA	9.9 mi	1 of 5	125	(360) 377-3951
Belmont Terrace	Bremerton, WA	10 mi	3 of 5	102	(360) 479-1515
Richmond Beach Rehab	Shoreline, WA	10 mi	4 of 5	131	(206) 546-2666

Hospices serving Suquamish

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Shalom Hospice Of Puget Sound LLC	Poulsbo, WA	2.2 mi	(360) 994-1200
Kaiser Permanente Washington Hospice	Seattle, WA	15 mi	(206) 326-4545
Multicare Hospice	Tacoma, WA	33 mi	(253) 301-6400
Envision Hospice	Tacoma, WA	34 mi	(360) 350-4875

Straight-line miles from the center of Suquamish. 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 Suquamish

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 $6,089 monthly median income of Suquamish 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 Suquamish: common questions

What nursing homes are near Suquamish?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Martha And Mary Health Service in Poulsbo (3.0 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Northwoods Lodge in Silverdale (5.6 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Bainbridge Island Health & Rehab Center in Bainbridge Island (7.3 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Suquamish?

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 $6,089 monthly median income of Suquamish 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 Suquamish, WA