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Channel Islands Beach, California

In-Home Dementia and Alzheimer's Care in Channel Islands Beach, CA

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Local figures

Dementia Care in Channel Islands Beach, CA: the local picture

38
residents 85 or older (1.4% of all residents)
539
residents 65 or older (20% of Channel Islands Beach)
14%
of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Ventura County)
6+
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Channel Islands Beach has about 38 residents aged 85 or older among 539 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.

14% of residents 65 and older report a disability (33% in Ventura County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

22% of older Channel Islands Beach 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.

Channel Islands Beach compared with Ventura County and California

Census figureChannel Islands BeachVentura CountyCalifornia
Residents 85 or older1.4%2.2%1.9%
Residents 65 or older20%17%16%
Residents 65+ with a disability14%33%33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone22%22%23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)7.1%8.8%12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home14%38%44%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$67,788$81,454—

Older residents in towns around Channel Islands Beach

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
Port Hueneme, CA1.5 mi3,307533
Oxnard, CA2.4 mi24,5552,685
El Rio, CA6.7 mi67663
Ventura, CA7.0 mi20,4892,390
Camarillo, CA12 mi16,1102,283
Santa Paula, CA16 mi4,557738

Nursing homes near Channel Islands Beach

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Shoreline Care CenterOxnard, CA2.2 mi2 of 5193(805) 488-3696
Maywood Acres HealthcareOxnard, CA2.8 mi5 of 598(805) 487-7840
Oxnard Manor Healthcare CenterOxnard, CA4.1 mi5 of 582(805) 983-0324
Glenwood Care CenterOxnard, CA4.2 mi5 of 599(805) 983-0305
Victoria Care CenterVentura, CA6.2 mi5 of 5188(805) 642-1736
Coastal View Healthcare CenterVentura, CA7.4 mi5 of 596(805) 642-4101

Hospices serving Channel Islands Beach

HospiceOfficeDistancePhone
Carewise Hospice, IncOxnard, CA4.4 mi(805) 823-4144
Mission Hospice Of Ventura, LLCOxnard, CA5.3 mi(805) 507-8144
Roze Room Hospice Of VenturaVentura, CA8.0 mi(805) 654-0191
Livingston Memorial Visiting Nurse Association - HVentura, CA8.0 mi(805) 642-1608

Straight-line miles from the center of Channel Islands Beach. 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 Channel Islands Beach

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 $5,649 monthly median income of Channel Islands Beach 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 Channel Islands Beach: common questions

What nursing homes are near Channel Islands Beach?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Shoreline Care Center in Oxnard (2.2 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Maywood Acres Healthcare in Oxnard (2.8 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Oxnard Manor Healthcare Center in Oxnard (4.1 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Channel Islands Beach?

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 $5,649 monthly median income of Channel Islands Beach 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.

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