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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Auberry, CA: the local picture

112

residents 85 or older (3.5% of all residents)

865

residents 65 or older (27% of Auberry)

42%

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

4

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Auberry has about 112 residents aged 85 or older among 865 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.

42% of residents 65 and older report a disability (39% in Fresno County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

14% of older Auberry 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.

Auberry compared with Fresno County and California

Census figure	Auberry	Fresno County	California
Residents 85 or older	3.5%	1.4%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	27%	13%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	42%	39%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	14%	24%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	17%	14%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	5.1%	44%	44%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$75,484	$55,987	—

Older residents in towns around Auberry

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
North Fork, CA	11 mi	1,218	81
Coarsegold, CA	17 mi	1,230	116
Yosemite Lakes, CA	19 mi	1,176	39
Oakhurst, CA	20 mi	1,657	239
Clovis, CA	22 mi	17,201	1,709
Tarpey Village, CA	25 mi	557	61

Nursing homes near Auberry

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Majestic Mountain Care Center	Oakhurst, CA	21 mi	1 of 5	66	(559) 683-2244
Willow Creek Healthcare Center	Clovis, CA	23 mi	3 of 5	159	(559) 323-6200
Horizon Health & Subacute Center	Fresno, CA	24 mi	2 of 5	180	(559) 321-0883
Morning Star Post Acute	Clovis, CA	24 mi	3 of 5	57	(559) 299-2591

Hospices serving Auberry

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Oyuna Hospice, Inc	Fresno, CA	25 mi	(559) 374-2726
Saint Agnes Home Health & Hospice	Fresno, CA	25 mi	(559) 450-5600
Fresno Hospice	Fresno, CA	28 mi	(209) 727-2470
Bristol Hospice Fresno	Fresno, CA	28 mi	(559) 320-4000

Straight-line miles from the center of Auberry. 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 Auberry

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 23% of the $6,290 monthly median income of Auberry 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 Auberry: common questions

What nursing homes are near Auberry?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Majestic Mountain Care Center in Oakhurst (21 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Willow Creek Healthcare Center in Clovis (23 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Horizon Health & Subacute Center in Fresno (24 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Auberry?

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 23% of the $6,290 monthly median income of Auberry 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 Auberry, CA