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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Avalon, CA: the local picture

81

residents 85 or older (2.4% of all residents)

800

residents 65 or older (24% of Avalon)

19%

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

1

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Avalon has about 81 residents aged 85 or older among 800 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.

19% 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.

17% of older Avalon 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.

Avalon compared with Los Angeles County and California

Census figure	Avalon	Los Angeles County	California
Residents 85 or older	2.4%	1.9%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	24%	15%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	19%	34%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	17%	22%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	23%	15%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	47%	55%	44%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$138,478	$64,269	—

Older residents in towns around Avalon

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA	27 mi	10,940	1,955
Rolling Hills Estates, CA	30 mi	2,151	455
Newport Beach, CA	30 mi	20,259	3,179
Palos Verdes Estates, CA	30 mi	3,516	586
Huntington Beach, CA	30 mi	37,904	4,289
Lomita, CA	31 mi	3,668	284

Nursing homes near Avalon

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Catalina Island Health	Avalon, CA	0.8 mi	3 of 5	8	(310) 510-0700

Hospices serving Avalon

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Torrance Memorial Hospice	Torrance, CA	32 mi	(310) 784-3751
Compassionate Care Hospice, LLC	Fountain Valley, CA	33 mi	(562) 569-8075
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of California	Torrance, CA	34 mi	(310) 324-2273
Providence At Home With Compassus Hospice Care La County	Torrance, CA	34 mi	(310) 530-3800

Straight-line miles from the center of Avalon. 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 Avalon

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 13% of the $11,540 monthly median income of Avalon 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 Avalon: common questions

What nursing homes are near Avalon?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Catalina Island Health in Avalon (0.8 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Avalon?

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 13% of the $11,540 monthly median income of Avalon 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 Avalon, CA