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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Tualatin, OR: the local picture

364

residents 85 or older (1.3% of all residents)

4,064

residents 65 or older (15% of Tualatin)

30%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Tualatin has about 364 residents aged 85 or older among 4,064 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.

30% of residents 65 and older report a disability (32% in Washington County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

25% of older Tualatin 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.

Tualatin compared with Washington County and Oregon

Census figure	Tualatin	Washington County	Oregon
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	1.6%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	15%	15%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	32%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	25%	27%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.7%	8.7%	9.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	26%	26%	15%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$76,875	$69,783	—

Older residents in towns around Tualatin

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
King City, OR	2.3 mi	2,308	463
Tigard, OR	3.2 mi	9,757	1,011
Sherwood, OR	3.5 mi	2,216	431
Bull Mountain, OR	3.7 mi	1,444	42
Lake Oswego, OR	4.4 mi	9,501	1,156
Wilsonville, OR	4.5 mi	4,529	725

Nursing homes near Tualatin

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Marquis Tualatin Post Acute Rehab	Tualatin, OR	0.2 mi	5 of 5	54	(503) 612-5400
Avamere Rehabilitation Of King City	Tigard, OR	2.0 mi	4 of 5	148	(503) 620-5141
Tigard Rehabilitation And Care	Tigard, OR	2.9 mi	1 of 5	112	(503) 639-1144
The Pearl At Kruse Way	Lake Oswego, OR	4.0 mi	4 of 5	74	(503) 675-6055
Marquis Wilsonville Post Acute Rehab	Wilsonville, OR	5.5 mi	5 of 5	50	(503) 682-2840
Rose Linn Care Center	West Linn, OR	5.8 mi	3 of 5	71	(503) 655-0474

Hospices serving Tualatin

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Brighton Hospice	Tualatin, OR	0.6 mi	(503) 430-7699
Legacy Hospice Services	Tualatin, OR	0.6 mi	(503) 220-1000
Signature Healthcare At Home	Tigard, OR	2.6 mi	(503) 261-8599
Northwest Hospice, LLC	Tigard, OR	2.6 mi	(800) 936-4756

Straight-line miles from the center of Tualatin. 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 Tualatin

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 29% of the $6,406 monthly median income of Tualatin 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 Tualatin: common questions

What nursing homes are near Tualatin?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Marquis Tualatin Post Acute Rehab in Tualatin (0.2 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Avamere Rehabilitation Of King City in Tigard (2.0 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Tigard Rehabilitation And Care in Tigard (2.9 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Tualatin?

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 29% of the $6,406 monthly median income of Tualatin 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 Tualatin, OR