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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Carson, CA: the local picture

2,164

residents 85 or older (2.3% of all residents)

17,227

residents 65 or older (19% of Carson)

39%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Carson has about 2,164 residents aged 85 or older among 17,227 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.

39% 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 Carson 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.

Carson compared with Los Angeles County and California

Census figure	Carson	Los Angeles County	California
Residents 85 or older	2.3%	1.9%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	19%	15%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	34%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	15%	22%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	15%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	52%	55%	44%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$80,153	$64,269	—

Older residents in towns around Carson

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
West Carson, CA	2.8 mi	5,425	509
Compton, CA	3.9 mi	9,900	1,077
West Rancho Dominguez, CA	4.5 mi	2,762	343
East Rancho Dominguez, CA	4.9 mi	1,512	96
Gardena, CA	5.0 mi	10,053	1,359
Lomita, CA	5.1 mi	3,668	284

Nursing homes near Carson

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Beachside Post Acute	Long Beach, CA	2.3 mi	4 of 5	90	(562) 424-0757
Harbor Post Acute Care Center	Torrance, CA	2.4 mi	3 of 5	127	(310) 320-0961
Heritage Rehabilitation Center	Torrance, CA	2.4 mi	2 of 5	161	(310) 320-8714
Vermont Healthcare Center	Torrance, CA	2.5 mi	1 of 5	200	(310) 328-0812
Sunnyside Nursing Center	Torrance, CA	2.7 mi	1 of 5	299	(310) 320-4130
Long Beach Healthcare Center	Long Beach, CA	3.2 mi	1 of 5	154	(562) 426-4461

Hospices serving Carson

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Harmony Hospice Care, Inc	Carson, CA	1.3 mi	(818) 302-3477
Dignity Hospice Provider	Carson, CA	1.6 mi	(310) 998-7138
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of California	Torrance, CA	2.6 mi	(310) 324-2273
1 Heart Hospice And Palliative Care, Inc	Torrance, CA	3.7 mi	(818) 352-1916

Straight-line miles from the center of Carson. 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 Carson

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 22% of the $6,679 monthly median income of Carson 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 Carson: common questions

What nursing homes are near Carson?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Beachside Post Acute in Long Beach (2.3 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Harbor Post Acute Care Center in Torrance (2.4 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Heritage Rehabilitation Center in Torrance (2.4 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Carson?

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 22% of the $6,679 monthly median income of Carson 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 Carson, CA