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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Woodland, WA: the local picture

45

residents 85 or older (0.7% of all residents)

1,246

residents 65 or older (19% of Woodland)

37%

of residents 65+ report a disability (39% in Cowlitz County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Woodland has about 45 residents aged 85 or older among 1,246 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.

37% of residents 65 and older report a disability (39% in Cowlitz County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

37% of older Woodland 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.

Woodland compared with Cowlitz County and Washington

Census figure	Woodland	Cowlitz County	Washington
Residents 85 or older	0.7%	2.0%	1.8%
Residents 65 or older	19%	20%	17%
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	39%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	29%	26%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.8%	7.6%	8.9%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	19%	7.9%	21%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$68,020	$54,222	—

Older residents in towns around Woodland

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
St. Helens, OR	5.3 mi	2,253	284
La Center, WA	5.5 mi	550	38
Ridgefield, WA	8.0 mi	1,689	163
Kalama, WA	8.0 mi	590	36
Scappoose, OR	12 mi	1,279	174
Mount Vista, WA	14 mi	2,307	262

Nursing homes near Woodland

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Woodland Convalescent Center	Woodland, WA	1.3 mi	2 of 5	62	(360) 225-9443
Saint Helens Post Acute	Saint Helens, OR	5.1 mi	2 of 5	92	(503) 397-2713
Avalon Care Center - Scappoose	Scappoose, OR	13 mi	3 of 5	40	(503) 543-7131
Brookfield Health And Rehab Of Cascadia	Battle Ground, WA	14 mi	3 of 5	83	(360) 687-5141
Salmon Creek Post Acute & Rehabilitation	Vancouver, WA	15 mi	3 of 5	120	(360) 574-5247
Americana Health And Rehabilitation	Longview, WA	17 mi	4 of 5	74	(360) 425-5910

Hospices serving Woodland

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Peacehealth Southwest Hospice	Vancouver, WA	20 mi	(360) 696-5100
Providence Hospice	Portland, OR	27 mi	(503) 215-2273
Kaiser Permanente Continuing Care Services Hospice	Portland, OR	28 mi	(503) 499-5200
Pinnacle Hospice Care Of Portland	Portland, OR	30 mi	(503) 236-7454

Straight-line miles from the center of Woodland. 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 Woodland

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 35% of the $5,668 monthly median income of Woodland 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 Woodland: common questions

What nursing homes are near Woodland?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Woodland Convalescent Center in Woodland (1.3 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Saint Helens Post Acute in Saint Helens (5.1 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Avalon Care Center - Scappoose in Scappoose (13 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Woodland?

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 35% of the $5,668 monthly median income of Woodland 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 Woodland, WA