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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Bakersfield, CA: the local picture

4,775

residents 85 or older (1.2% of all residents)

46,672

residents 65 or older (11% of Bakersfield)

37%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Kern County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Bakersfield has about 4,775 residents aged 85 or older among 46,672 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.

37% of residents 65 and older report a disability (37% in Kern County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

22% of older Bakersfield 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.

Bakersfield compared with Kern County and California

Census figure	Bakersfield	Kern County	California
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	1.2%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	11%	12%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	37%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	23%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	15%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	44%	46%	44%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$59,937	$51,607	—

Older residents in towns around Bakersfield

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Old Stine, CA	0.6 mi	399	16
Benton Park, CA	0.7 mi	559	82
Rexland Acres, CA	4.0 mi	202	6
La Cresta, CA	4.1 mi	1,051	44
East Bakersfield, CA	4.1 mi	762	76
Potomac Park, CA	4.2 mi	718	23

Nursing homes near Bakersfield

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Valley Healthcare Center	Bakersfield, CA	1.3 mi	1 of 5	87	(661) 334-2200
Rosewood Health Facility	Bakersfield, CA	1.4 mi	4 of 5	79	(661) 834-0620
Parkview Julian Healthcare Center	Bakersfield, CA	2.3 mi	1 of 5	99	(661) 831-9150
The Orchards Post-Acute	Bakersfield, CA	2.7 mi	2 of 5	150	(661) 327-7687
San Joaquin Nursing Center And Rehabilitation Cent	Bakersfield, CA	3.1 mi	3 of 5	99	(661) 323-2894
Kern River Transitional Care	Bakersfield, CA	3.7 mi	1 of 5	140	(661) 325-9900

Hospices serving Bakersfield

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
American Hospice Care, Inc	Bakersfield, CA	1.3 mi	(661) 304-9373
Bristol Hospice - Bakersfield	Bakersfield, CA	1.7 mi	(661) 716-4000
Lenus Care LLC	Bakersfield, CA	1.7 mi	(800) 552-6054
Gentiva	Bakersfield, CA	1.7 mi	(661) 324-1232

Straight-line miles from the center of Bakersfield. 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 Bakersfield

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 29% of the $4,995 monthly median income of Bakersfield 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 Bakersfield: common questions

What nursing homes are near Bakersfield?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Valley Healthcare Center in Bakersfield (1.3 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Rosewood Health Facility in Bakersfield (1.4 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Parkview Julian Healthcare Center in Bakersfield (2.3 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Bakersfield?

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 29% of the $4,995 monthly median income of Bakersfield 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 Bakersfield, CA