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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Costa Mesa, CA: the local picture

1,993

residents 85 or older (1.8% of all residents)

14,577

residents 65 or older (13% of Costa Mesa)

32%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Orange County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Costa Mesa has about 1,993 residents aged 85 or older among 14,577 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 (29% in Orange County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

28% of older Costa Mesa 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.

Costa Mesa compared with Orange County and California

Census figure	Costa Mesa	Orange County	California
Residents 85 or older	1.8%	2.2%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	13%	16%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	29%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	20%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.6%	10%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	37%	46%	44%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$78,700	$84,615	—

Older residents in towns around Costa Mesa

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Fountain Valley, CA	3.8 mi	11,640	1,680
Newport Beach, CA	4.9 mi	20,259	3,179
Santa Ana, CA	5.2 mi	35,609	4,676
Huntington Beach, CA	5.7 mi	37,904	4,289
Midway City, CA	6.9 mi	1,391	235
Tustin, CA	7.4 mi	10,353	1,155

Nursing homes near Costa Mesa

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Newport Subacute Healthcare Center	Costa Mesa, CA	0.8 mi	1 of 5	139	(949) 631-4282
Victoria Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center	Costa Mesa, CA	0.9 mi	5 of 5	79	(949) 642-0387
Mesa Verde Post Acute Care Center	Costa Mesa, CA	2.0 mi	4 of 5	80	(949) 548-5584
Newport Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Newport Beach, CA	2.6 mi	3 of 5	59	(949) 646-7764
Pelican Ridge Post Acute	Newport Beach, CA	2.8 mi	3 of 5	167	(949) 642-8044
Crystal Cove Care Center	Newport Beach, CA	2.9 mi	3 of 5	96	(949) 515-3930

Hospices serving Costa Mesa

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Advantage Health Systems	Costa Mesa, CA	1.0 mi	(714) 668-9302
Orange Coast Hospice Services, Inc.	Costa Mesa, CA	1.0 mi	(714) 369-6137
Bristol Hospice-Orange County	Costa Mesa, CA	1.0 mi	(888) 327-1936
Seacliff Hospice Inc	Costa Mesa, CA	1.0 mi	(949) 304-1447

Straight-line miles from the center of Costa Mesa. 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 Costa Mesa

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 $6,558 monthly median income of Costa Mesa 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 Costa Mesa: common questions

What nursing homes are near Costa Mesa?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Newport Subacute Healthcare Center in Costa Mesa (0.8 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Victoria Healthcare And Rehabilitation Center in Costa Mesa (0.9 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Mesa Verde Post Acute Care Center in Costa Mesa (2.0 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Costa Mesa?

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 $6,558 monthly median income of Costa Mesa 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 Costa Mesa, CA