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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Charter Oak, CA: the local picture

179

residents 85 or older (1.9% of all residents)

1,415

residents 65 or older (15% of Charter Oak)

39%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Charter Oak has about 179 residents aged 85 or older among 1,415 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.

17% of older Charter Oak 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.

Charter Oak compared with Los Angeles County and California

Census figure	Charter Oak	Los Angeles County	California
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	1.9%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	15%	15%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	34%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	17%	22%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	15%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	47%	55%	44%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$60,541	$64,269	—

Older residents in towns around Charter Oak

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Covina, CA	1.7 mi	7,459	830
Citrus, CA	2.1 mi	1,296	67
San Dimas, CA	2.8 mi	6,866	781
Glendora, CA	3.0 mi	8,744	1,004
Vincent, CA	3.9 mi	2,154	200
Azusa, CA	4.1 mi	6,216	530

Nursing homes near Charter Oak

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Arbor Glen Care Center	Glendora, CA	0.5 mi	2 of 5	98	(626) 963-7531
Gladstone Sub-Acute And Rehab Center	Glendora, CA	0.8 mi	1 of 5	118	(626) 963-5955
Citrus Heights Health Center	Covina, CA	1.1 mi	5 of 5	32	(626) 251-2316
Glendora Grand, Inc	Glendora, CA	1.4 mi	1 of 5	342	(626) 331-0781
Mesa Glen Care Center	Glendora, CA	1.7 mi	not rated	96	(626) 963-6091
Emanate Health Inter-Community Hospital- D/P SNF	Covina, CA	2.1 mi	5 of 5	25	(626) 915-6215

Hospices serving Charter Oak

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Charter Hospice Of The San Gabriel Valley, LLC	Covina, CA	0.6 mi	(626) 331-8001
Vitas Healthcare Corp	Covina, CA	0.6 mi	(626) 918-2273
Westlake Villa Hospice, Inc	Covina, CA	0.6 mi	(805) 267-1093
Assisted Hospice Care	Covina, CA	0.6 mi	(805) 371-9988

Straight-line miles from the center of Charter Oak. 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 Charter Oak

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 29% of the $5,045 monthly median income of Charter Oak 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 Charter Oak: common questions

What nursing homes are near Charter Oak?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Arbor Glen Care Center in Glendora (0.5 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Gladstone Sub-Acute And Rehab Center in Glendora (0.8 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Citrus Heights Health Center in Covina (1.1 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Charter Oak?

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 29% of the $5,045 monthly median income of Charter Oak 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 Charter Oak, CA