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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Colton, CA: the local picture

414

residents 85 or older (0.8% of all residents)

6,080

residents 65 or older (11% of Colton)

37%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in San Bernardino County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Colton has about 414 residents aged 85 or older among 6,080 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.

37% of residents 65 and older report a disability (37% in San Bernardino County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

18% of older Colton 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.

Colton compared with San Bernardino County and California

Census figure	Colton	San Bernardino County	California
Residents 85 or older	0.8%	1.3%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	11%	13%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	37%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	18%	20%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	13%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	55%	44%	44%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$50,764	$61,795	—

Older residents in towns around Colton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Grand Terrace, CA	1.8 mi	2,298	269
Highgrove, CA	3.2 mi	511	10
Bloomington, CA	4.4 mi	2,519	247
Loma Linda, CA	4.6 mi	3,614	833
Rialto, CA	5.7 mi	11,280	1,420
San Bernardino, CA	6.2 mi	23,974	2,656

Nursing homes near Colton

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Grand Terrace Health Care Center	Grand Terrace, CA	1.5 mi	5 of 5	59	(909) 825-5221
Meadows Ridge Care Center	Colton, CA	1.5 mi	4 of 5	99	(909) 824-1530
The Canyons Post-Acute	Colton, CA	2.1 mi	2 of 5	160	(909) 370-4411
Rialto Post Acute Center	Rialto, CA	2.9 mi	2 of 5	177	(909) 877-1361
Heritage Gardens Health Care Center	Loma Linda, CA	4.3 mi	4 of 5	110	(909) 796-0216
Loma Linda Post Acute	Loma Linda, CA	4.3 mi	4 of 5	83	(909) 796-0235

Hospices serving Colton

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Grand Terrace Hospice	Grand Terrace, CA	1.8 mi	(323) 440-4647
Nexus Hospice Of The Inland Empire LLC	Colton, CA	2.7 mi	(909) 757-8150
Gsr Hospice, Inc	Colton, CA	2.7 mi	(909) 963-0992
Anthem Hospice Providers Inc	Colton, CA	2.7 mi	(909) 367-2578

Straight-line miles from the center of Colton. 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 Colton

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 35% of the $4,230 monthly median income of Colton 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 Colton: common questions

What nursing homes are near Colton?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Grand Terrace Health Care Center in Grand Terrace (1.5 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Meadows Ridge Care Center in Colton (1.5 mi, 4 of 5 overall); The Canyons Post-Acute in Colton (2.1 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Colton?

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 35% of the $4,230 monthly median income of Colton 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 Colton, CA