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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Cherryland, CA: the local picture

290

residents 85 or older (2.1% of all residents)

2,186

residents 65 or older (15% of Cherryland)

40%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Alameda County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Cherryland has about 290 residents aged 85 or older among 2,186 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.

40% of residents 65 and older report a disability (31% in Alameda County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

30% of older Cherryland 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.

Cherryland compared with Alameda County and California

Census figure	Cherryland	Alameda County	California
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	1.9%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	15%	15%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	31%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	23%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	11%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	57%	47%	44%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$79,875	$80,351	—

Older residents in towns around Cherryland

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Ashland, CA	1.2 mi	2,604	303
San Lorenzo, CA	1.8 mi	5,177	505
Castro Valley, CA	3.0 mi	12,214	1,338
Fairview, CA	3.2 mi	2,192	268
Hayward, CA	3.6 mi	22,896	3,145
San Leandro, CA	3.6 mi	16,601	2,092

Nursing homes near Cherryland

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Morton Bakar Center	Hayward, CA	0.2 mi	5 of 5	97	(510) 582-7676
Golden Harbor Healthcare Center	Hayward, CA	0.4 mi	2 of 5	99	(510) 582-8311
We Care Skilled Nursing Facility	Hayward, CA	0.8 mi	5 of 5	28	(510) 750-1245
St Anthony Care Center	Hayward, CA	0.9 mi	5 of 5	30	(510) 733-3877
Bethesda Home	Hayward, CA	0.9 mi	3 of 5	40	(510) 538-8300
St Francis Healthcare Center	Hayward, CA	1.1 mi	4 of 5	62	(510) 785-3630

Hospices serving Cherryland

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Sonata Hospice	Hayward, CA	0.9 mi	(415) 651-3872
Legacy Healthcare, LLC	Hayward, CA	0.9 mi	(510) 952-9906
1ST Choice Hospice Care	Hayward, CA	0.9 mi	(650) 393-5936
Angels Hospice, LLC	Castro Valley, CA	2.1 mi	(510) 727-9000

Straight-line miles from the center of Cherryland. 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 Cherryland

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 $6,656 monthly median income of Cherryland 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 Cherryland: common questions

What nursing homes are near Cherryland?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Morton Bakar Center in Hayward (0.2 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Golden Harbor Healthcare Center in Hayward (0.4 mi, 2 of 5 overall); We Care Skilled Nursing Facility in Hayward (0.8 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Cherryland?

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 $6,656 monthly median income of Cherryland 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 Cherryland, CA