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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Washougal, WA: the local picture

293

residents 85 or older (1.7% of all residents)

2,932

residents 65 or older (17% of Washougal)

29%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Clark County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Washougal has about 293 residents aged 85 or older among 2,932 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.

29% of residents 65 and older report a disability (33% in Clark County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

23% of older Washougal 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.

Washougal compared with Clark County and Washington

Census figure	Washougal	Clark County	Washington
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	1.7%	1.8%
Residents 65 or older	17%	17%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	33%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	23%	24%	26%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.1%	7.8%	8.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	9.4%	17%	21%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$85,013	$70,788	—

Older residents in towns around Washougal

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Troutdale, OR	3.8 mi	2,435	186
Camas, WA	4.3 mi	3,557	187
Wood Village, OR	4.8 mi	639	23
Fairview, OR	5.0 mi	1,702	251
Gresham, OR	7.2 mi	17,001	1,998
Orchards, WA	12 mi	3,388	378

Nursing homes near Washougal

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Lacamas Creek Post Acute	Camas, WA	3.1 mi	5 of 5	83	(360) 834-5055
Village Manor Of Cascadia	Wood Village, OR	4.7 mi	4 of 5	60	(503) 491-0553
Fairlawn Health And Rehabilitation Of Cascadia	Gresham, OR	6.0 mi	5 of 5	82	(503) 667-1965
Regency Gresham Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	Gresham, OR	6.6 mi	5 of 5	128	(503) 665-1151
Gresham Post Acute Care And Rehabilitation	Gresham, OR	7.0 mi	2 of 5	78	(503) 666-5600
Marquis Centennial Post Acute Rehab	Portland, OR	7.1 mi	5 of 5	80	(503) 665-3118

Hospices serving Washougal

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Adventist Health Hospice	Portland, OR	7.8 mi	(503) 251-6192
Providence Hospice	Portland, OR	13 mi	(503) 215-2273
Peacehealth Southwest Hospice	Vancouver, WA	14 mi	(360) 696-5100
Agape Hospice Nw	Clackamas, OR	14 mi	(503) 628-9595

Straight-line miles from the center of Washougal. 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 Washougal

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 28% of the $7,084 monthly median income of Washougal 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 Washougal: common questions

What nursing homes are near Washougal?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Lacamas Creek Post Acute in Camas (3.1 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Village Manor Of Cascadia in Wood Village (4.7 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Fairlawn Health And Rehabilitation Of Cascadia in Gresham (6.0 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Washougal?

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 28% of the $7,084 monthly median income of Washougal 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 Washougal, WA