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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Alamo, CA: the local picture

437

residents 85 or older (3.0% of all residents)

3,620

residents 65 or older (25% of Alamo)

24%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Alamo has about 437 residents aged 85 or older among 3,620 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.

24% of residents 65 and older report a disability (30% in Contra Costa County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

11% of older Alamo 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.

Alamo compared with Contra Costa County and California

Census figure	Alamo	Contra Costa County	California
Residents 85 or older	3.0%	2.0%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	25%	17%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	24%	30%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	11%	23%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	2.2%	7.4%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	16%	38%	44%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$186,167	$90,014	—

Older residents in towns around Alamo

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
San Miguel, CA	2.5 mi	1,126	115
Walnut Creek, CA	3.6 mi	20,671	4,063
Danville, CA	3.8 mi	8,655	819
Saranap, CA	4.1 mi	1,047	124
Contra Costa Centre, CA	5.4 mi	544	43
Moraga, CA	6.0 mi	3,327	462

Nursing homes near Alamo

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Danville Post-Acute Rehab	Danville, CA	2.3 mi	4 of 5	54	(925) 837-4566
Tice Valley Post Acute	Walnut Creek, CA	3.4 mi	5 of 5	120	(925) 906-0200
Walnut Creek Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Cent	Walnut Creek, CA	3.5 mi	2 of 5	180	(925) 719-8883
Rossmoor Post Acute	Walnut Creek, CA	3.5 mi	4 of 5	155	(925) 975-5000
Tampico Healthcare Center	Walnut Creek, CA	4.4 mi	4 of 5	128	(925) 933-7970
La Casa Via Transitional Care Center	Walnut Creek, CA	4.4 mi	5 of 5	99	(925) 939-5820

Hospices serving Alamo

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Alameda Care Hospice	Walnut Creek, CA	4.2 mi	(415) 710-8433
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of California	Walnut Creek, CA	4.5 mi	(925) 930-9373
Prohealth Home Care, Inc	Walnut Creek, CA	4.5 mi	(925) 891-9932
Compassionate Care Hospice	San Ramon, CA	7.6 mi	(415) 651-3632

Straight-line miles from the center of Alamo. 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 Alamo

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 9% of the $15,514 monthly median income of Alamo 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 Alamo: common questions

What nursing homes are near Alamo?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Danville Post-Acute Rehab in Danville (2.3 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Tice Valley Post Acute in Walnut Creek (3.4 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Walnut Creek Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Cent in Walnut Creek (3.5 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Alamo?

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 9% of the $15,514 monthly median income of Alamo 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 Alamo, CA