Dementia Care in Alameda, CA: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Alameda, CA: the local picture

2,231

residents 85 or older (2.9% of all residents)

13,824

residents 65 or older (18% of Alameda)

29%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Alameda County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Alameda has about 2,231 residents aged 85 or older among 13,824 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 (31% in Alameda County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

26% of older Alameda 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.

Alameda compared with Alameda County and California

Census figure	Alameda	Alameda County	California
Residents 85 or older	2.9%	1.9%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	18%	15%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	31%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	23%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	10%	11%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	34%	47%	44%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$83,244	$80,351	—

Older residents in towns around Alameda

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Oakland, CA	2.7 mi	64,520	7,698
Piedmont, CA	5.8 mi	2,347	303
San Leandro, CA	5.9 mi	16,601	2,092
Emeryville, CA	7.1 mi	1,440	231
Brisbane, CA	8.1 mi	798	80
San Lorenzo, CA	8.2 mi	5,177	505

Nursing homes near Alameda

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Alameda Healthcare & Wellness Center	Alameda, CA	1.1 mi	2 of 5	166	(510) 523-8857
Bay View Rehabilitation Hospital, LLC	Alameda, CA	1.3 mi	1 of 5	180	(510) 521-5600
Alameda Hospital D/P SNF	Alameda, CA	1.6 mi	3 of 5	181	(510) 814-4049
West Shore Post Acute	Alameda, CA	1.7 mi	1 of 5	151	(510) 521-5765
Marina Garden Nursing Center	Alameda, CA	2.2 mi	5 of 5	32	(510) 523-2363
Garfield Neurobehavioral Center	Oakland, CA	3.1 mi	3 of 5	96	(510) 261-9191

Hospices serving Alameda

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Cherishaven Hospice	Alameda, CA	2.0 mi	(628) 224-5007
Sutter Care At Home	Alameda, CA	2.0 mi	(510) 263-0900
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of CA - Oakla	Oakland, CA	4.2 mi	(408) 372-7024
Pathways Home Health And Hospice	Oakland, CA	4.2 mi	(510) 632-4390

Straight-line miles from the center of Alameda. 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 Alameda

At the California minimum wage of $16.90 an hour (the May 2025 median aide wage, $16.50, is now below it), 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,465 a month in wages, which is 21% of the $6,937 monthly median income of Alameda households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. California's minimum wage is $16.90 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 How to get paid to care for a family member in California: IHSS, VA, Paid Family Leave.

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 Alameda: common questions

What nursing homes are near Alameda?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Alameda Healthcare & Wellness Center in Alameda (1.1 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Bay View Rehabilitation Hospital, LLC in Alameda (1.3 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Alameda Hospital D/P SNF in Alameda (1.6 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Alameda?

At the California minimum wage of $16.90 an hour (the May 2025 median aide wage, $16.50, is now below it), 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,465 a month in wages, which is 21% of the $6,937 monthly median income of Alameda households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. California's minimum wage is $16.90 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 Alameda, CA