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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Altadena, CA: the local picture

1,291

residents 85 or older (3.1% of all residents)

9,186

residents 65 or older (22% of Altadena)

29%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Altadena has about 1,291 residents aged 85 or older among 9,186 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 (34% in Los Angeles County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

20% of older Altadena 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.

Altadena compared with Los Angeles County and California

Census figure	Altadena	Los Angeles County	California
Residents 85 or older	3.1%	1.9%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	22%	15%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	34%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	20%	22%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	15%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	34%	55%	44%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$83,861	$64,269	—

Older residents in towns around Altadena

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Pasadena, CA	2.2 mi	23,798	3,882
La Cañada Flintridge, CA	3.9 mi	4,029	307
San Marino, CA	5.0 mi	2,724	326
East Pasadena, CA	5.1 mi	1,257	47
Sierra Madre, CA	5.1 mi	2,281	291
South Pasadena, CA	5.9 mi	3,467	338

Nursing homes near Altadena

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Camellia Gardens Care Center	Pasadena, CA	1.2 mi	2 of 5	80	(626) 798-6777
Golden Rose Care Center	Pasadena, CA	1.3 mi	1 of 5	99	(626) 797-2120
Saint Vincent Healthcare	Pasadena, CA	1.3 mi	3 of 5	78	(626) 398-8182
Brighton Care Center	Pasadena, CA	1.3 mi	2 of 5	99	(626) 798-9125
Cedar Pine Post Acute	Pasadena, CA	1.5 mi	2 of 5	99	(626) 773-7969
Pasadena Nursing Center	Pasadena, CA	1.6 mi	1 of 5	52	(626) 798-0558

Hospices serving Altadena

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice And Palliative Care Of California, Inc	Pasadena, CA	1.8 mi	(626) 616-4288
Faith & Hope Hospice Care, Inc	Pasadena, CA	1.8 mi	(818) 559-1460
Five Star Home Hospice	Pasadena, CA	1.8 mi	(626) 791-1764
Kaiser Foundation Hospital Los Angeles - Hospice	Pasadena, CA	2.1 mi	(323) 783-7416

Straight-line miles from the center of Altadena. 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 Altadena

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 $6,988 monthly median income of Altadena 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 Altadena: common questions

What nursing homes are near Altadena?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Camellia Gardens Care Center in Pasadena (1.2 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Golden Rose Care Center in Pasadena (1.3 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Saint Vincent Healthcare in Pasadena (1.3 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Altadena?

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 $6,988 monthly median income of Altadena 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 Altadena, CA