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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Clayton, CA: the local picture

250

residents 85 or older (2.3% of all residents)

1,764

residents 65 or older (16% of Clayton)

23%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Contra Costa County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Clayton has about 250 residents aged 85 or older among 1,764 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.

23% of residents 65 and older report a disability (30% in Contra Costa County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

25% of older Clayton 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.

Clayton compared with Contra Costa County and California

Census figure	Clayton	Contra Costa County	California
Residents 85 or older	2.3%	2.0%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	16%	17%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	23%	30%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	25%	23%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.3%	7.4%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	12%	38%	44%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$114,148	$90,014	—

Older residents in towns around Clayton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Concord, CA	4.5 mi	20,313	2,371
Pittsburg, CA	5.6 mi	10,802	1,174
Walnut Creek, CA	6.6 mi	20,671	4,063
Bay Point, CA	6.6 mi	2,281	164
Contra Costa Centre, CA	6.8 mi	544	43
San Miguel, CA	6.9 mi	1,126	115

Nursing homes near Clayton

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Stonebrook Post Acute	Concord, CA	3.6 mi	4 of 5	120	(925) 689-7457
Diablo Valley Post Acute	Concord, CA	4.8 mi	2 of 5	190	(925) 689-2266
Shadelands Post Acute	Walnut Creek, CA	4.9 mi	4 of 5	59	(925) 296-5547
Concord Post Acute	Concord, CA	5.6 mi	2 of 5	190	(925) 825-4280
Diamond Ridge Healthcare Center	Pittsburg, CA	5.6 mi	3 of 5	120	(925) 427-4444
Willow Pass Healthcare Center	Concord, CA	5.7 mi	3 of 5	81	(925) 689-9222

Hospices serving Clayton

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Md Choice Hospice, Inc	Concord, CA	5.3 mi	(888) 670-0848
Prohealth Home Care, Inc	Walnut Creek, CA	5.4 mi	(925) 891-9932
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of California	Walnut Creek, CA	5.4 mi	(925) 930-9373
Continuum Care Hospice LLC	Concord, CA	6.5 mi	(510) 560-2012

Straight-line miles from the center of Clayton. 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 Clayton

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 15% of the $9,512 monthly median income of Clayton 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 Clayton: common questions

What nursing homes are near Clayton?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Stonebrook Post Acute in Concord (3.6 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Diablo Valley Post Acute in Concord (4.8 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Shadelands Post Acute in Walnut Creek (4.9 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Clayton?

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 15% of the $9,512 monthly median income of Clayton 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 Clayton, CA