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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Brawley, CA: the local picture

327

residents 85 or older (1.2% of all residents)

3,053

residents 65 or older (11% of Brawley)

55%

of residents 65+ report a disability (47% in Imperial County)

3

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Brawley has about 327 residents aged 85 or older among 3,053 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.

55% of residents 65 and older report a disability (47% in Imperial County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

26% of older Brawley 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.

Brawley compared with Imperial County and California

Census figure	Brawley	Imperial County	California
Residents 85 or older	1.2%	1.6%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	11%	14%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	55%	47%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	21%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	21%	19%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	68%	75%	44%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$45,401	$36,563	—

Older residents in towns around Brawley

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Imperial, CA	10.0 mi	2,045	313
Calipatria, CA	13 mi	665	51
El Centro, CA	13 mi	6,189	922
Holtville, CA	14 mi	991	111
Heber, CA	17 mi	625	51
Calexico, CA	20 mi	6,377	727

Nursing homes near Brawley

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Pioneers Memorial Skilled Nursing Center	Brawley, CA	1.3 mi	1 of 5	99	(760) 344-5431
Imperial Manor	Imperial, CA	9.8 mi	4 of 5	31	(760) 355-2858
El Centro Post-Acute Care	El Centro, CA	14 mi	3 of 5	123	(760) 352-8471

Hospices serving Brawley

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of Imperial Valley	El Centro, CA	13 mi	(760) 352-8905
Aria Hospice LLC	El Centro, CA	13 mi	(760) 412-5574
Accentcare Hospice Of California Inc	El Centro, CA	13 mi	(760) 675-3030
Los Robles Healthcare SD	San Diego, CA	89 mi	(858) 487-8778

Straight-line miles from the center of Brawley. 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 Brawley

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 39% of the $3,783 monthly median income of Brawley 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 Brawley: common questions

What nursing homes are near Brawley?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Pioneers Memorial Skilled Nursing Center in Brawley (1.3 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Imperial Manor in Imperial (9.8 mi, 4 of 5 overall); El Centro Post-Acute Care in El Centro (14 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Brawley?

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 39% of the $3,783 monthly median income of Brawley 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 Brawley, CA