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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Alhambra, CA: the local picture

2,036

residents 85 or older (2.5% of all residents)

15,358

residents 65 or older (19% of Alhambra)

33%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Los Angeles County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Alhambra has about 2,036 residents aged 85 or older among 15,358 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.

33% of residents 65 and older report a disability (34% in Los Angeles County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

18% of older Alhambra 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.

Alhambra compared with Los Angeles County and California

Census figure	Alhambra	Los Angeles County	California
Residents 85 or older	2.5%	1.9%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	19%	15%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	34%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	18%	22%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	17%	15%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	67%	55%	44%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$55,176	$64,269	—

Older residents in towns around Alhambra

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
South Pasadena, CA	2.1 mi	3,467	338
San Gabriel, CA	2.3 mi	7,279	1,294
Monterey Park, CA	2.4 mi	13,599	2,575
San Marino, CA	3.0 mi	2,724	326
Rosemead, CA	3.2 mi	10,401	1,589
South San Gabriel, CA	3.4 mi	1,635	231

Nursing homes near Alhambra

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Sunny Village Care Center	Alhambra, CA	0.5 mi	2 of 5	99	(626) 576-1032
Atherton Baptist Home	Alhambra, CA	0.5 mi	5 of 5	113	(626) 289-4178
Alhambra Hospital Med Ctr Dp/SNF	Alhambra, CA	0.5 mi	4 of 5	26	(626) 570-1606
Royal Gardens Healthcare	Alhambra, CA	0.9 mi	2 of 5	43	(626) 289-7809
Alhambra Healthcare & Wellness Centre, LP	Alhambra, CA	1.1 mi	3 of 5	97	(626) 282-3151
Heritage Manor	Monterey Park, CA	1.4 mi	3 of 5	99	(626) 573-3141

Hospices serving Alhambra

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Calstro Hospice Los Angeles	Alhambra, CA	0.7 mi	(818) 697-6374
Allied Hospice	Alhambra, CA	0.7 mi	(626) 280-8875
Santa Rosa Hospice	Alhambra, CA	0.7 mi	(626) 239-8545
Snl Hospice Inc	San Gabriel, CA	2.4 mi	(888) 552-1808

Straight-line miles from the center of Alhambra. 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 Alhambra

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 32% of the $4,598 monthly median income of Alhambra 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 Alhambra: common questions

What nursing homes are near Alhambra?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Sunny Village Care Center in Alhambra (0.5 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Atherton Baptist Home in Alhambra (0.5 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Alhambra Hospital Med Ctr Dp/SNF in Alhambra (0.5 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Alhambra?

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 32% of the $4,598 monthly median income of Alhambra 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 Alhambra, CA