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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Anaheim, CA: the local picture

6,097

residents 85 or older (1.8% of all residents)

44,815

residents 65 or older (13% of Anaheim)

35%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Orange County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Anaheim has about 6,097 residents aged 85 or older among 44,815 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.

35% of residents 65 and older report a disability (29% in Orange County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

20% of older Anaheim 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.

Anaheim compared with Orange County and California

Census figure	Anaheim	Orange County	California
Residents 85 or older	1.8%	2.2%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	13%	16%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	29%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	20%	20%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	10%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	60%	46%	44%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$65,303	$84,615	—

Older residents in towns around Anaheim

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Yorba Linda, CA	2.4 mi	14,053	1,642
Villa Park, CA	4.0 mi	1,764	349
Placentia, CA	5.8 mi	8,277	1,122
Chino Hills, CA	6.3 mi	10,728	947
North Tustin, CA	6.7 mi	5,775	867
Orange, CA	7.6 mi	21,180	2,487

Nursing homes near Anaheim

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Bayshire Yorba Linda Post-Acute	Yorba Linda, CA	4.5 mi	3 of 5	45	(714) 777-9666
New Orange Hills	Orange, CA	5.3 mi	1 of 5	145	(714) 997-7090
Chapman Global Medical Center D/P SNF	Orange, CA	6.2 mi	3 of 5	27	(714) 633-0011
Healthbridge Children's Hospital - Orange D/P SNF	Orange, CA	6.9 mi	3 of 5	21	(714) 289-2400
Orange Healthcare & Wellness Centre, LLC	Orange, CA	7.8 mi	3 of 5	112	(714) 633-3568
The Hills Post Acute	Santa Ana, CA	7.9 mi	1 of 5	174	(714) 835-4900

Hospices serving Anaheim

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Kind Heart Hospice And Palliative Care Incorporated	Anaheim, CA	0.5 mi	(949) 674-5326
Eternal Peace Hospice Inc	Anaheim, CA	0.5 mi	(949) 705-6744
Golding Care Hospice Inc	Anaheim, CA	1.6 mi	(714) 576-7210
Karemore Hospice, Inc	Anaheim, CA	1.6 mi	(714) 603-7152

Straight-line miles from the center of Anaheim. 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 Anaheim

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 27% of the $5,442 monthly median income of Anaheim 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 Anaheim: common questions

What nursing homes are near Anaheim?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Bayshire Yorba Linda Post-Acute in Yorba Linda (4.5 mi, 3 of 5 overall); New Orange Hills in Orange (5.3 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Chapman Global Medical Center D/P SNF in Orange (6.2 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Anaheim?

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 27% of the $5,442 monthly median income of Anaheim 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 Anaheim, CA