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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Chico, CA: the local picture

1,612

residents 85 or older (1.6% of all residents)

14,532

residents 65 or older (14% of Chico)

32%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Butte County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Chico has about 1,612 residents aged 85 or older among 14,532 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.

32% of residents 65 and older report a disability (33% in Butte County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

36% of older Chico 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.

Chico compared with Butte County and California

Census figure	Chico	Butte County	California
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	1.7%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	14%	18%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	33%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	36%	28%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	10%	11%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	17%	17%	44%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$62,131	$58,573	—

Older residents in towns around Chico

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Durham, CA	9.1 mi	1,461	129
Paradise, CA	11 mi	3,026	232
Magalia, CA	12 mi	1,694	105
Orland, CA	20 mi	1,158	141
Thermalito, CA	21 mi	1,121	106
Corning, CA	23 mi	822	84

Nursing homes near Chico

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Autumn Creek Post Acute	Chico, CA	1.7 mi	1 of 5	184	(530) 345-1306
Chico Terrace Care Center	Chico, CA	1.8 mi	2 of 5	76	(530) 343-6084
Oakwood Healthcare Center	Chico, CA	1.8 mi	1 of 5	99	(530) 343-5595
Arbor Post Acute	Chico, CA	1.9 mi	1 of 5	144	(530) 342-4885
California Park Post Acute	Chico, CA	2.2 mi	5 of 5	90	(530) 894-1010
Feather River Care Center	Oroville, CA	23 mi	1 of 5	50	(530) 534-1353

Hospices serving Chico

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Butte Home Health Hospice	Chico, CA	1.7 mi	(916) 895-0462
Enloe Medical Center Hospice	Chico, CA	4.0 mi	(530) 332-6060
Valley View Hospice & Palliative Care, LLC	Chico, CA	4.0 mi	(530) 206-8259
Freedom Home Health And Hospice Care Services, Inc	Marysville, CA	44 mi	(530) 844-2755

Straight-line miles from the center of Chico. 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 Chico

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 28% of the $5,178 monthly median income of Chico 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 Chico: common questions

What nursing homes are near Chico?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Autumn Creek Post Acute in Chico (1.7 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Chico Terrace Care Center in Chico (1.8 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Oakwood Healthcare Center in Chico (1.8 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Chico?

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 28% of the $5,178 monthly median income of Chico 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 Chico, CA