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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Castaic, CA: the local picture

79

residents 85 or older (0.4% of all residents)

2,209

residents 65 or older (12% of Castaic)

30%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Castaic has about 79 residents aged 85 or older among 2,209 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.

30% 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.

17% of older Castaic 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.

Castaic compared with Los Angeles County and California

Census figure	Castaic	Los Angeles County	California
Residents 85 or older	0.4%	1.9%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	12%	15%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	34%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	17%	22%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.8%	15%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	31%	55%	44%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$66,471	$64,269	—

Older residents in towns around Castaic

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Val Verde, CA	2.9 mi	282	7
Stevenson Ranch, CA	6.8 mi	2,106	180
Santa Clarita, CA	8.6 mi	31,074	3,133
Simi Valley, CA	16 mi	21,589	2,770
Fillmore, CA	17 mi	2,372	377
San Fernando, CA	17 mi	3,213	267

Nursing homes near Castaic

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Santa Clarita Post-Acute Care Center	Newhall, CA	9.7 mi	1 of 5	99	(661) 259-3660
Simi Healthcare Center	Simi Valley, CA	15 mi	3 of 5	99	(805) 522-9155
Chatsworth Park Health Care Center	Chatsworth, CA	15 mi	1 of 5	128	(818) 882-3200
Stoney Point Healthcare Center	Chatsworth, CA	16 mi	2 of 5	132	(818) 882-8233
Magnolia Gardens Convalescent Hospital	Granada Hills, CA	16 mi	1 of 5	99	(818) 360-1864
Rinaldi Convalescent Hospital	Granada Hills, CA	16 mi	1 of 5	99	(818) 360-1003

Hospices serving Castaic

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Devoted Health Hospice	Valencia, CA	7.1 mi	(818) 322-8605
Valencia Hospice Care	Valencia, CA	7.1 mi	(661) 249-6245
Vertex Hospice Care, Inc	Santa Clarita, CA	7.1 mi	(818) 937-4790
Supreme Hospice And Palliative Care	Valencia, CA	7.1 mi	(661) 254-2206

Straight-line miles from the center of Castaic. 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 Castaic

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 26% of the $5,539 monthly median income of Castaic 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 Castaic: common questions

What nursing homes are near Castaic?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Santa Clarita Post-Acute Care Center in Newhall (9.7 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Simi Healthcare Center in Simi Valley (15 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Chatsworth Park Health Care Center in Chatsworth (15 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Castaic?

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 26% of the $5,539 monthly median income of Castaic 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 Castaic, CA