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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Dixon, CA: the local picture

328

residents 85 or older (1.7% of all residents)

2,657

residents 65 or older (13% of Dixon)

40%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Solano County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Dixon has about 328 residents aged 85 or older among 2,657 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.

40% of residents 65 and older report a disability (34% in Solano County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

26% of older Dixon 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.

Dixon compared with Solano County and California

Census figure	Dixon	Solano County	California
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	1.9%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	13%	17%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	40%	34%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	22%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	17%	8.9%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	31%	32%	44%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$58,661	$77,531	—

Older residents in towns around Dixon

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
University of California-Davis, CA	7.2 mi	0	0
Davis, CA	8.8 mi	9,365	1,339
Vacaville, CA	9.9 mi	16,144	1,730
Winters, CA	10 mi	1,093	143
Woodland, CA	16 mi	8,421	892
West Sacramento, CA	17 mi	6,426	546

Nursing homes near Dixon

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
University Retirement Community At Davis	Davis, CA	8.4 mi	5 of 5	37	(530) 747-7000
Courtyard Health Care Center	Davis, CA	8.9 mi	3 of 5	112	(530) 756-1800
Vacaville Convalescent And Rehabilitation Center	Vacaville, CA	9.0 mi	4 of 5	120	(707) 449-8000
Vacaville Ranch Post Acute	Vacaville, CA	11 mi	4 of 5	87	(707) 448-6458
Laurel Creek Health Center	Fairfield, CA	15 mi	4 of 5	60	(707) 432-1200
Cottonwood Healthcare Center	Woodland, CA	16 mi	5 of 5	98	(530) 662-9193

Hospices serving Dixon

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Yolo Hospice	Davis, CA	8.1 mi	(530) 758-5566
Solano Care	Vacaville, CA	9.9 mi	(707) 742-0774
Bridge Hospice	Fairfield, CA	17 mi	(707) 376-8118
Northbay Hospice & Bereavement	Fairfield, CA	17 mi	(707) 646-3575

Straight-line miles from the center of Dixon. 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 Dixon

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 30% of the $4,888 monthly median income of Dixon 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 Dixon: common questions

What nursing homes are near Dixon?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are University Retirement Community At Davis in Davis (8.4 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Courtyard Health Care Center in Davis (8.9 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Vacaville Convalescent And Rehabilitation Center in Vacaville (9.0 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Dixon?

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 30% of the $4,888 monthly median income of Dixon 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 Dixon, CA