Dementia Care in Sutherlin, OR: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Sutherlin, OR: the local picture

333

residents 85 or older (3.9% of all residents)

2,182

residents 65 or older (25% of Sutherlin)

40%

of residents 65+ report a disability (41% in Douglas County)

2

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Sutherlin has about 333 residents aged 85 or older among 2,182 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.

40% of residents 65 and older report a disability (41% in Douglas County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

38% of older Sutherlin 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.

Sutherlin compared with Douglas County and Oregon

Census figure	Sutherlin	Douglas County	Oregon
Residents 85 or older	3.9%	3.2%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	25%	26%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	41%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	38%	23%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	12%	9.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	2.7%	4.3%	15%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$37,500	$48,307	—

Older residents in towns around Sutherlin

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Roseburg North, OR	8.2 mi	1,237	123
Roseburg, OR	11 mi	5,163	1,168
Green, OR	17 mi	1,660	229
Winston, OR	19 mi	1,382	280
Myrtle Creek, OR	25 mi	740	101
Tri-City, OR	27 mi	1,123	36

Nursing homes near Sutherlin

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Rose Haven Nursing Center	Roseburg, OR	11 mi	4 of 5	193	(541) 672-1631
Umpqua Valley Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	Roseburg, OR	12 mi	4 of 5	118	(541) 464-7100

Hospices serving Sutherlin

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Mercy Medical Center Hospice	Roseburg, OR	15 mi	(541) 677-2384
Amedisys Hospice Care	Roseburg, OR	15 mi	(541) 440-2583
Bristol Hospice - Eugene LLC	Springfield, OR	49 mi	(541) 844-0151

Straight-line miles from the center of Sutherlin. 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 Sutherlin

At the Oregon median aide wage of $21.35 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,850 a month in wages, which is 59% of the $3,125 monthly median income of Sutherlin households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Oregon's minimum wage is $16.80 in the Portland metro area, $15.55 in the standard state rate, $14.55 in non-urban counties (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 Sutherlin: common questions

What nursing homes are near Sutherlin?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Rose Haven Nursing Center in Roseburg (11 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Umpqua Valley Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Roseburg (12 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Sutherlin?

At the Oregon median aide wage of $21.35 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,850 a month in wages, which is 59% of the $3,125 monthly median income of Sutherlin households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Oregon's minimum wage is $16.80 in the Portland metro area, $15.55 in the standard state rate, $14.55 in non-urban counties (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 Sutherlin, OR