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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Coachella, CA: the local picture

349

residents 85 or older (0.8% of all residents)

4,177

residents 65 or older (9.6% of Coachella)

38%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Riverside County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Coachella has about 349 residents aged 85 or older among 4,177 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.

38% of residents 65 and older report a disability (35% in Riverside County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

8.1% of older Coachella 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.

Coachella compared with Riverside County and California

Census figure	Coachella	Riverside County	California
Residents 85 or older	0.8%	1.7%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	9.6%	15%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	35%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	8.1%	21%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	11%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	83%	42%	44%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$36,881	$65,477	—

Older residents in towns around Coachella

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Indio, CA	6.0 mi	17,133	1,545
La Quinta, CA	8.2 mi	12,242	1,239
Bermuda Dunes, CA	9.1 mi	1,513	251
Mecca, CA	9.1 mi	894	129
Indian Wells, CA	11 mi	2,759	317
Desert Palms, CA	11 mi	5,546	1,046

Nursing homes near Coachella

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Desert Springs Healthcare & Wellness Centre	Indio, CA	5.5 mi	3 of 5	68	(760) 347-6000
Desert Mountain Care Center	Indio, CA	5.9 mi	3 of 5	99	(760) 347-0750
The Springs Healthcare Center At The Carlotta	Palm Desert, CA	12 mi	5 of 5	59	(760) 610-0295
Monterey Palms Health Care Center	Palm Desert, CA	14 mi	3 of 5	99	(760) 776-7700
Desert Springs Post Acute	Palm Desert, CA	15 mi	1 of 5	178	(760) 341-0261
Rancho Mirage Health And Rehabilitation Center	Rancho Mirage, CA	16 mi	3 of 5	99	(760) 340-0053

Hospices serving Coachella

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Gentiva	Palm Desert, CA	12 mi	(760) 346-2816
Suncrest Hospice Care	Palm Desert, CA	12 mi	(760) 699-0053
Allied Hospice & Palliative Care	Palm Desert, CA	12 mi	(760) 537-4647
Reliance Hospice, Inc	Palm Desert, CA	14 mi	(760) 423-6924

Straight-line miles from the center of Coachella. 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 Coachella

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 48% of the $3,073 monthly median income of Coachella 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 Coachella: common questions

What nursing homes are near Coachella?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Desert Springs Healthcare & Wellness Centre in Indio (5.5 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Desert Mountain Care Center in Indio (5.9 mi, 3 of 5 overall); The Springs Healthcare Center At The Carlotta in Palm Desert (12 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Coachella?

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 48% of the $3,073 monthly median income of Coachella 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 Coachella, CA