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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Buena Park, CA: the local picture

1,859

residents 85 or older (2.2% of all residents)

11,570

residents 65 or older (14% of Buena Park)

33%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Orange County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Buena Park has about 1,859 residents aged 85 or older among 11,570 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.

33% of residents 65 and older report a disability (29% in Orange County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

13% of older Buena Park 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.

Buena Park compared with Orange County and California

Census figure	Buena Park	Orange County	California
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	2.2%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	14%	16%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	29%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	13%	20%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	10%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	52%	46%	44%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$87,228	$84,615	—

Older residents in towns around Buena Park

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
La Palma, CA	1.9 mi	3,087	569
La Mirada, CA	3.1 mi	9,936	1,346
Cypress, CA	3.2 mi	8,298	831
Cerritos, CA	3.6 mi	12,687	1,382
Stanton, CA	4.0 mi	5,931	591
Hawaiian Gardens, CA	4.2 mi	2,281	375

Nursing homes near Buena Park

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Buena Park Nursing Center	Buena Park, CA	1.3 mi	2 of 5	143	(714) 828-8222
Healthcare Center Of Orange County	Buena Park, CA	1.4 mi	1 of 5	99	(714) 826-2330
Anaheim Terrace Care Center	Anaheim, CA	1.9 mi	3 of 5	99	(714) 821-7310
Anaheim Crest Nursing Center	Anaheim, CA	2.3 mi	3 of 5	83	(714) 827-2440
West Anaheim Medical Center D/P SNF	Anaheim, CA	2.3 mi	5 of 5	28	(714) 229-6852
Anaheim Healthcare Center, LLC	Anaheim, CA	2.4 mi	2 of 5	250	(714) 816-0540

Hospices serving Buena Park

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Integrity Hospice	Buena Park, CA	0.9 mi	(714) 534-4211
Starbright Hospice, Inc	Buena Park, CA	0.9 mi	(909) 554-3755
Calm Care, Inc	Buena Park, CA	0.9 mi	(714) 826-8598
Hospice Of Oc, Inc.	Buena Park, CA	1.7 mi	(714) 790-0594

Straight-line miles from the center of Buena Park. 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 Buena Park

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 $7,269 monthly median income of Buena Park 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 Buena Park: common questions

What nursing homes are near Buena Park?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Buena Park Nursing Center in Buena Park (1.3 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Healthcare Center Of Orange County in Buena Park (1.4 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Anaheim Terrace Care Center in Anaheim (1.9 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Buena Park?

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 $7,269 monthly median income of Buena Park 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 Buena Park, CA