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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Calimesa, CA: the local picture

230

residents 85 or older (2.1% of all residents)

2,267

residents 65 or older (21% of Calimesa)

38%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Riverside County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Calimesa has about 230 residents aged 85 or older among 2,267 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.

38% of residents 65 and older report a disability (35% in Riverside County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

28% of older Calimesa 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.

Calimesa compared with Riverside County and California

Census figure	Calimesa	Riverside County	California
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	1.7%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	21%	15%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	35%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	21%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.1%	11%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	14%	42%	44%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,917	$65,477	—

Older residents in towns around Calimesa

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Yucaipa, CA	3.3 mi	8,728	1,138
Cherry Valley, CA	4.9 mi	2,194	405
Mentone, CA	6.1 mi	1,272	66
Redlands, CA	8.1 mi	10,905	1,625
Banning, CA	9.3 mi	8,599	1,763
Beaumont, CA	9.6 mi	8,517	653

Nursing homes near Calimesa

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Yucaipa Hills Post Acute	Yucaipa, CA	1.6 mi	4 of 5	82	(909) 795-2421
Creekside Post Acute	Yucaipa, CA	1.8 mi	3 of 5	59	(909) 795-2476
Cedar Mountain Post Acute	Yucaipa, CA	3.4 mi	4 of 5	99	(909) 790-2273
Oak Glen Post Acute	Cherry Valley, CA	5.4 mi	3 of 5	59	(951) 845-3194
Highland Springs Care Center	Beaumont, CA	5.5 mi	1 of 5	87	(951) 769-2500
University Post Acute	Mentone, CA	6.3 mi	5 of 5	50	(909) 794-1189

Hospices serving Calimesa

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Los Feliz Hospice Health Care	Beaumont, CA	5.5 mi	(951) 845-7800
Hospice Of Redlands Community Hospital	Redlands, CA	8.1 mi	(909) 335-5643
Bella Terra Hospice	Moreno Valley, CA	12 mi	(951) 397-4755
Roze Room Healthcare	San Bernardino, CA	14 mi	(877) 783-0072

Straight-line miles from the center of Calimesa. 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 Calimesa

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 35% of the $4,243 monthly median income of Calimesa 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 Calimesa: common questions

What nursing homes are near Calimesa?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Yucaipa Hills Post Acute in Yucaipa (1.6 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Creekside Post Acute in Yucaipa (1.8 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Cedar Mountain Post Acute in Yucaipa (3.4 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Calimesa?

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 35% of the $4,243 monthly median income of Calimesa 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 Calimesa, CA