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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Vashon, WA: the local picture

218

residents 85 or older (2.2% of all residents)

2,907

residents 65 or older (29% of Vashon)

23%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in King County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Vashon has about 218 residents aged 85 or older among 2,907 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.

23% of residents 65 and older report a disability (30% in King County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

19% of older Vashon 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.

Vashon compared with King County and Washington

Census figure	Vashon	King County	Washington
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	1.7%	1.8%
Residents 65 or older	29%	14%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	23%	30%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	19%	28%	26%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.1%	9.3%	8.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	9.8%	31%	21%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$106,740	$76,893	—

Older residents in towns around Vashon

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Normandy Park, WA	5.4 mi	1,423	218
Maplewood, WA	5.7 mi	1,401	65
Des Moines, WA	6.6 mi	5,709	1,068
Burien, WA	6.8 mi	8,213	942
Canterwood, WA	7.3 mi	520	49
SeaTac, WA	7.7 mi	4,141	416

Nursing homes near Vashon

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Wesley Homes Des Moines Health Center	Des Moines, WA	6.3 mi	5 of 5	148	(206) 824-3663
Judson Park Health Center	Des Moines, WA	6.5 mi	5 of 5	96	(206) 824-4000
Avamere Rehabilitation Of Burien	Burien, WA	7.2 mi	2 of 5	140	(206) 242-3213
Heron's Key	Gig Harbor, WA	7.2 mi	5 of 5	30	(253) 313-0800
Puget Sound Transitional Care	Des Moines, WA	7.3 mi	2 of 5	165	(206) 824-0600
Life Care Center Of Federal Way	Federal Way, WA	8.6 mi	3 of 5	157	(253) 946-2273

Hospices serving Vashon

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Eden Hospice	Tukwila, WA	8.9 mi	(206) 717-8161
Providence At Home With Compassus Hospice Care, Puget Sound	Tukwila, WA	9.0 mi	(206) 320-4000
Continuum Care Of King LLC	Tukwila, WA	9.0 mi	(206) 752-1100
Evergreen Health Hospice Care	Kirkland, WA	24 mi	(425) 899-1040

Straight-line miles from the center of Vashon. 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 Vashon

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 22% of the $8,895 monthly median income of Vashon 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 Vashon: common questions

What nursing homes are near Vashon?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Wesley Homes Des Moines Health Center in Des Moines (6.3 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Judson Park Health Center in Des Moines (6.5 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Avamere Rehabilitation Of Burien in Burien (7.2 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Vashon?

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 22% of the $8,895 monthly median income of Vashon 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 Vashon, WA