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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Cypress, CA: the local picture

831

residents 85 or older (1.7% of all residents)

8,298

residents 65 or older (17% of Cypress)

28%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Cypress has about 831 residents aged 85 or older among 8,298 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.

28% 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.

15% of older Cypress 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.

Cypress compared with Orange County and California

Census figure	Cypress	Orange County	California
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	2.2%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	17%	16%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	28%	29%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	15%	20%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	10%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	43%	46%	44%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$81,461	$84,615	—

Older residents in towns around Cypress

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Los Alamitos, CA	2.0 mi	1,619	328
Hawaiian Gardens, CA	2.2 mi	2,281	375
La Palma, CA	2.2 mi	3,087	569
Stanton, CA	2.9 mi	5,931	591
Rossmoor, CA	3.2 mi	2,500	336
Buena Park, CA	3.2 mi	11,570	1,859

Nursing homes near Cypress

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Park Anaheim Healthcare Center	Anaheim, CA	1.6 mi	2 of 5	115	(714) 827-5880
Anaheim Point	Anaheim, CA	1.6 mi	3 of 5	154	(714) 826-8950
Anaheim Terrace Care Center	Anaheim, CA	1.8 mi	3 of 5	99	(714) 821-7310
Healthcare Center Of Orange County	Buena Park, CA	2.1 mi	1 of 5	99	(714) 826-2330
Alamitos West Health & Rehabilitation	Los Alamitos, CA	2.1 mi	2 of 5	150	(562) 596-5561
Anaheim Crest Nursing Center	Anaheim, CA	2.2 mi	3 of 5	83	(714) 827-2440

Hospices serving Cypress

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Integrity Hospice	Buena Park, CA	2.5 mi	(714) 534-4211
Calm Care, Inc	Buena Park, CA	2.5 mi	(714) 826-8598
Hygieia Hospice Care	Lakewood, CA	2.7 mi	—
Healthview Hospice & Palliative Care	Cerritos, CA	3.8 mi	(626) 317-5151

Straight-line miles from the center of Cypress. 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 Cypress

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 $6,788 monthly median income of Cypress 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 Cypress: common questions

What nursing homes are near Cypress?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Park Anaheim Healthcare Center in Anaheim (1.6 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Anaheim Point in Anaheim (1.6 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Anaheim Terrace Care Center in Anaheim (1.8 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Cypress?

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 $6,788 monthly median income of Cypress 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 Cypress, CA