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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Bell Gardens, CA: the local picture

287

residents 85 or older (0.8% of all residents)

3,652

residents 65 or older (9.6% of Bell Gardens)

40%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Bell Gardens has about 287 residents aged 85 or older among 3,652 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.

40% 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.

15% of older Bell Gardens 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.

Bell Gardens compared with Los Angeles County and California

Census figure	Bell Gardens	Los Angeles County	California
Residents 85 or older	0.8%	1.9%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	9.6%	15%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	34%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	15%	22%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	27%	15%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	89%	55%	44%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$37,685	$64,269	—

Older residents in towns around Bell Gardens

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Cudahy, CA	1.6 mi	1,889	107
Bell, CA	1.8 mi	3,718	330
Commerce, CA	2.1 mi	2,164	183
Downey, CA	2.3 mi	15,788	2,274
Maywood, CA	2.5 mi	2,703	273
South Gate, CA	2.6 mi	11,344	782

Nursing homes near Bell Gardens

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Villa Del Rio	Bell Gardens, CA	0.7 mi	1 of 5	12	(562) 927-6586
Briarcrest Nursing Center	Bell Gardens, CA	0.9 mi	1 of 5	135	(562) 927-2641
Bell Convalescent Hospital	Bell, CA	1.5 mi	1 of 5	99	(323) 560-2045
Villa Del Rio Gardens	Bell Gardens, CA	1.5 mi	2 of 5	84	(562) 927-6586
Downey Community Health Center	Downey, CA	2.4 mi	3 of 5	198	(562) 862-6506
Riviera Healthcare Center	Pico Rivera, CA	2.5 mi	1 of 5	154	(562) 806-2576

Hospices serving Bell Gardens

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Healing Care Hospice, Inc	Downey, CA	2.1 mi	(323) 988-1245
Comfort Life Hospice	Downey, CA	2.2 mi	(562) 622-1400
Kaiser Foundation Hospital Hospice Program	Downey, CA	3.1 mi	(562) 622-4350
Haven Hospice, Inc	Montebello, CA	4.1 mi	(818) 339-4724

Straight-line miles from the center of Bell Gardens. 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 Bell Gardens

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 47% of the $3,140 monthly median income of Bell Gardens 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 Bell Gardens: common questions

What nursing homes are near Bell Gardens?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Villa Del Rio in Bell Gardens (0.7 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Briarcrest Nursing Center in Bell Gardens (0.9 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Bell Convalescent Hospital in Bell (1.5 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Bell Gardens?

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 47% of the $3,140 monthly median income of Bell Gardens 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 Bell Gardens, CA