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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Winston, OR: the local picture

280

residents 85 or older (4.9% of all residents)

1,382

residents 65 or older (24% of Winston)

47%

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

2

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Winston has about 280 residents aged 85 or older among 1,382 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.

47% 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.

34% of older Winston 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.

Winston compared with Douglas County and Oregon

Census figure	Winston	Douglas County	Oregon
Residents 85 or older	4.9%	3.2%	2.1%
Residents 65 or older	24%	26%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	47%	41%	34%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	23%	27%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	12%	9.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	3.5%	4.3%	15%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$42,614	$48,307	—

Older residents in towns around Winston

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Green, OR	2.9 mi	1,660	229
Roseburg, OR	8.0 mi	5,163	1,168
Myrtle Creek, OR	9.9 mi	740	101
Tri-City, OR	11 mi	1,123	36
Roseburg North, OR	11 mi	1,237	123
Sutherlin, OR	19 mi	2,182	333

Nursing homes near Winston

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Umpqua Valley Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	Roseburg, OR	7.4 mi	4 of 5	118	(541) 464-7100
Rose Haven Nursing Center	Roseburg, OR	8.3 mi	4 of 5	193	(541) 672-1631

Hospices serving Winston

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Mercy Medical Center Hospice	Roseburg, OR	8.7 mi	(541) 677-2384
Amedisys Hospice Care	Roseburg, OR	8.7 mi	(541) 440-2583
Bristol Hospice - Eugene LLC	Springfield, OR	68 mi	(541) 844-0151
Partners In Care	Bend, OR	126 mi	(541) 382-5882

Straight-line miles from the center of Winston. 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 Winston

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 52% of the $3,551 monthly median income of Winston 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 Winston: common questions

What nursing homes are near Winston?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Umpqua Valley Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Roseburg (7.4 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Rose Haven Nursing Center in Roseburg (8.3 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Winston?

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 52% of the $3,551 monthly median income of Winston 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 Winston, OR