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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Brentwood, CA: the local picture

1,079

residents 85 or older (1.7% of all residents)

10,323

residents 65 or older (16% of Brentwood)

32%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Contra Costa County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Brentwood has about 1,079 residents aged 85 or older among 10,323 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.

32% of residents 65 and older report a disability (30% in Contra Costa County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

17% of older Brentwood 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.

Brentwood compared with Contra Costa County and California

Census figure	Brentwood	Contra Costa County	California
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	2.0%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	16%	17%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	30%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	17%	23%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.3%	7.4%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	30%	38%	44%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$88,958	$90,014	—

Older residents in towns around Brentwood

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Oakley, CA	4.4 mi	5,245	445
Antioch, CA	5.1 mi	16,637	1,314
Discovery Bay, CA	6.9 mi	2,847	345
Pittsburg, CA	11 mi	10,802	1,174
Clayton, CA	12 mi	1,764	250
Camino Tassajara, CA	13 mi	776	83

Nursing homes near Brentwood

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Lone Tree Post Acute	Antioch, CA	4.5 mi	5 of 5	99	(925) 754-0470
Delta View Post Acute	Antioch, CA	7.1 mi	4 of 5	99	(925) 757-8787
Diamond Ridge Healthcare Center	Pittsburg, CA	9.6 mi	3 of 5	120	(925) 427-4444
Pittsburg Skilled Nursing Center	Pittsburg, CA	11 mi	1 of 5	49	(925) 432-3831
The Reutlinger Community	Danville, CA	14 mi	4 of 5	60	(925) 648-2800
Stonebrook Post Acute	Concord, CA	15 mi	4 of 5	120	(925) 689-7457

Hospices serving Brentwood

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Jmj Hospice Care, Inc.	Brentwood, CA	1.6 mi	(925) 392-8536
Caring Heart Hospice Inc	Brentwood, CA	1.6 mi	(408) 482-5735
Amavi Home Health And Hospice Care Services, Inc	Brentwood, CA	1.6 mi	(925) 684-7979
Grace And Glory Hospice, Inc	Brentwood, CA	1.6 mi	(650) 898-5784

Straight-line miles from the center of Brentwood. 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 Brentwood

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 20% of the $7,413 monthly median income of Brentwood 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 Brentwood: common questions

What nursing homes are near Brentwood?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Lone Tree Post Acute in Antioch (4.5 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Delta View Post Acute in Antioch (7.1 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Diamond Ridge Healthcare Center in Pittsburg (9.6 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Brentwood?

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 20% of the $7,413 monthly median income of Brentwood 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 Brentwood, CA