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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Cerritos, CA: the local picture

1,382

residents 85 or older (2.9% of all residents)

12,687

residents 65 or older (27% of Cerritos)

28%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Cerritos has about 1,382 residents aged 85 or older among 12,687 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.

28% 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.

12% of older Cerritos 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.

Cerritos compared with Los Angeles County and California

Census figure	Cerritos	Los Angeles County	California
Residents 85 or older	2.9%	1.9%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	27%	15%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	28%	34%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	12%	22%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.3%	15%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	57%	55%	44%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$99,602	$64,269	—

Older residents in towns around Cerritos

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Artesia, CA	0.6 mi	2,866	446
La Palma, CA	2.1 mi	3,087	569
Hawaiian Gardens, CA	2.6 mi	2,281	375
Norwalk, CA	2.9 mi	14,384	2,116
Lakewood, CA	3.3 mi	12,236	1,423
Bellflower, CA	3.6 mi	9,593	766

Nursing homes near Cerritos

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Artesia Palms Care Center	Artesia, CA	0.7 mi	1 of 5	296	(562) 865-0271
Artesia Christian Home Inc.	Artesia, CA	1.2 mi	1 of 5	66	(562) 865-5210
Cottage Crest Post Acute	Norwalk, CA	2.4 mi	2 of 5	59	(562) 921-6624
Cerritos Vista Healthcare Center	Bellflower, CA	2.9 mi	1 of 5	140	(562) 925-8457
Villa Del Sol Post Acute	Bellflower, CA	3.0 mi	2 of 5	99	(562) 867-1761
The Springs Post-Acute	Norwalk, CA	3.5 mi	1 of 5	99	(562) 864-2541

Hospices serving Cerritos

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Healthview Hospice & Palliative Care	Cerritos, CA	0.1 mi	(626) 317-5151
Reliance Hospice And Palliative Care	Cerritos, CA	0.1 mi	(323) 446-4493
Pacific Hospice, LLC	Cerritos, CA	0.1 mi	(562) 809-0988
Hygieia Hospice	Cerritos, CA	0.1 mi	(562) 924-1555

Straight-line miles from the center of Cerritos. 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 Cerritos

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 18% of the $8,300 monthly median income of Cerritos 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 Cerritos: common questions

What nursing homes are near Cerritos?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Artesia Palms Care Center in Artesia (0.7 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Artesia Christian Home Inc. in Artesia (1.2 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Cottage Crest Post Acute in Norwalk (2.4 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Cerritos?

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 18% of the $8,300 monthly median income of Cerritos 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 Cerritos, CA