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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Ashland, CA: the local picture

303

residents 85 or older (1.4% of all residents)

2,604

residents 65 or older (12% of Ashland)

33%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Alameda County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Ashland has about 303 residents aged 85 or older among 2,604 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 (31% in Alameda County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

23% of older Ashland 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.

Ashland compared with Alameda County and California

Census figure	Ashland	Alameda County	California
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	1.9%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	12%	15%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	31%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	23%	23%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	22%	11%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	57%	47%	44%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$36,364	$80,351	—

Older residents in towns around Ashland

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Cherryland, CA	1.2 mi	2,186	290
San Lorenzo, CA	1.7 mi	5,177	505
San Leandro, CA	2.7 mi	16,601	2,092
Castro Valley, CA	3.1 mi	12,214	1,338
Fairview, CA	4.1 mi	2,192	268
Hayward, CA	4.7 mi	22,896	3,145

Nursing homes near Ashland

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
All Saint's Maubert	San Leandro, CA	0.7 mi	1 of 5	14	(510) 481-3200
All Saint's Subacute & Transitional Care	San Leandro, CA	0.8 mi	3 of 5	86	(510) 481-3200
Alameda County Medical Center D/P SNF	San Leandro, CA	1.0 mi	5 of 5	109	(510) 895-4279
East Bay Post-Acute	Castro Valley, CA	1.4 mi	2 of 5	91	(510) 351-3700
Washington Center	San Leandro, CA	1.4 mi	5 of 5	99	(510) 352-2211
Valley Pointe Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	Castro Valley, CA	1.4 mi	5 of 5	50	(510) 538-8464

Hospices serving Ashland

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Sonata Hospice	Hayward, CA	2.0 mi	(415) 651-3872
Legacy Healthcare, LLC	Hayward, CA	2.0 mi	(510) 952-9906
1ST Choice Hospice Care	Hayward, CA	2.0 mi	(650) 393-5936
Angels Hospice, LLC	Castro Valley, CA	2.1 mi	(510) 727-9000

Straight-line miles from the center of Ashland. 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 Ashland

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 48% of the $3,030 monthly median income of Ashland 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 Ashland: common questions

What nursing homes are near Ashland?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are All Saint's Maubert in San Leandro (0.7 mi, 1 of 5 overall); All Saint's Subacute & Transitional Care in San Leandro (0.8 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Alameda County Medical Center D/P SNF in San Leandro (1.0 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Ashland?

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 48% of the $3,030 monthly median income of Ashland 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 Ashland, CA