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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Del Mar, CA: the local picture

161

residents 85 or older (4.1% of all residents)

1,240

residents 65 or older (32% of Del Mar)

17%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in San Diego County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Del Mar has about 161 residents aged 85 or older among 1,240 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.

17% of residents 65 and older report a disability (31% in San Diego County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

14% of older Del Mar 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.

Del Mar compared with San Diego County and California

Census figure	Del Mar	San Diego County	California
Residents 85 or older	4.1%	1.8%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	32%	15%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	17%	31%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	14%	22%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.8%	9.5%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	5.7%	37%	44%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$197,619	$78,324	—

Older residents in towns around Del Mar

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Solana Beach, CA	1.9 mi	3,418	328
Fairbanks Ranch, CA	4.7 mi	411	38
Encinitas, CA	6.0 mi	12,264	1,147
Lake San Marcos, CA	11 mi	2,192	393
Carlsbad, CA	12 mi	21,458	2,311
Harmony Grove, CA	12 mi	132	15

Nursing homes near Del Mar

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Bayshire Torrey Pines Post-Acute	San Diego, CA	1.8 mi	5 of 5	45	(858) 259-2222
Encinitas Post-Acute	Encinitas, CA	5.0 mi	4 of 5	99	(760) 753-6423
Aviara Healthcare Center	Encinitas, CA	5.4 mi	4 of 5	120	(760) 944-0331
The Dorothy & Joseph Goldberg Healthcare Center	Encinitas, CA	6.3 mi	5 of 5	58	(760) 632-0081
The Springs At Pacific Regent	San Diego, CA	7.0 mi	5 of 5	59	(858) 625-8700
Vi At La Jolla Village	San Diego, CA	7.0 mi	5 of 5	60	(858) 646-3400

Hospices serving Del Mar

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice By The Sea	Solana Beach, CA	2.1 mi	(858) 794-0195
Blue Monarch Hospice	San Diego, CA	6.0 mi	(619) 780-4332
Lightbridge Hospice	San Diego, CA	6.0 mi	(858) 458-2992
Sea Coast Hospice Care Inc	San Diego, CA	6.0 mi	(858) 452-9300

Straight-line miles from the center of Del Mar. 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 Del Mar

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 9% of the $16,468 monthly median income of Del Mar 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 Del Mar: common questions

What nursing homes are near Del Mar?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Bayshire Torrey Pines Post-Acute in San Diego (1.8 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Encinitas Post-Acute in Encinitas (5.0 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Aviara Healthcare Center in Encinitas (5.4 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Del Mar?

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 9% of the $16,468 monthly median income of Del Mar 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 Del Mar, CA