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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Anderson, CA: the local picture

115

residents 85 or older (1.0% of all residents)

1,936

residents 65 or older (17% of Anderson)

54%

of residents 65+ report a disability (39% in Shasta County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Anderson has about 115 residents aged 85 or older among 1,936 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.

54% of residents 65 and older report a disability (39% in Shasta County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

55% of older Anderson 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.

Anderson compared with Shasta County and California

Census figure	Anderson	Shasta County	California
Residents 85 or older	1.0%	2.4%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	17%	22%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	54%	39%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	55%	28%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	20%	11%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	7.9%	7.8%	44%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$22,829	$55,167	—

Older residents in towns around Anderson

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Cottonwood, CA	4.2 mi	920	0
Happy Valley, CA	6.6 mi	1,431	95
Lake California, CA	7.8 mi	745	6
Palo Cedro, CA	8.5 mi	799	103
Redding, CA	9.1 mi	18,907	2,769
Bella Vista, CA	14 mi	962	87

Nursing homes near Anderson

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Oak River Rehab	Anderson, CA	0.8 mi	5 of 5	143	(530) 365-0025
Veterans Home Of California - Redding	Redding, CA	4.8 mi	5 of 5	60	(530) 224-3300
Marquis Care At Shasta	Redding, CA	7.9 mi	2 of 5	180	(530) 222-3630
Crestwood Wellness And Recovery Center	Redding, CA	8.3 mi	3 of 5	99	(530) 221-0976
Copper Ridge Care Center	Redding, CA	9.1 mi	5 of 5	125	(530) 222-2273
River Valley Healthcare & Wellness Centre, LP	Redding, CA	9.9 mi	4 of 5	113	(530) 246-0600

Hospices serving Anderson

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Bristol Hospice - Redding	Redding, CA	7.1 mi	(855) 472-3892
Interim Healthcare Hospice	Redding, CA	9.8 mi	(530) 221-1212
Mercy Hospice	Redding, CA	9.8 mi	(530) 245-4070
Valley View Hospice & Palliative Care, LLC	Chico, CA	50 mi	(530) 206-8259

Straight-line miles from the center of Anderson. 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 Anderson

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 77% of the $1,902 monthly median income of Anderson 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 Anderson: common questions

What nursing homes are near Anderson?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Oak River Rehab in Anderson (0.8 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Veterans Home Of California - Redding in Redding (4.8 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Marquis Care At Shasta in Redding (7.9 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Anderson?

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 77% of the $1,902 monthly median income of Anderson 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 Anderson, CA