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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Downey, CA: the local picture

2,274

residents 85 or older (2.0% of all residents)

15,788

residents 65 or older (14% of Downey)

36%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Downey has about 2,274 residents aged 85 or older among 15,788 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.

36% of residents 65 and older report a disability (34% in Los Angeles County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

17% of older Downey 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.

Downey compared with Los Angeles County and California

Census figure	Downey	Los Angeles County	California
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	1.9%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	14%	15%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	34%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	17%	22%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.6%	15%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	65%	55%	44%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$67,100	$64,269	—

Older residents in towns around Downey

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Bell Gardens, CA	2.3 mi	3,652	287
Paramount, CA	3.4 mi	5,236	441
Norwalk, CA	3.4 mi	14,384	2,116
Cudahy, CA	3.5 mi	1,889	107
Bellflower, CA	3.5 mi	9,593	766
South Gate, CA	3.6 mi	11,344	782

Nursing homes near Downey

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Downey Community Health Center	Downey, CA	0.1 mi	3 of 5	198	(562) 862-6506
Lakewood Healthcare Center	Downey, CA	0.7 mi	1 of 5	290	(562) 869-0978
Southland	Norwalk, CA	1.9 mi	1 of 5	120	(562) 868-9761
Riviera Healthcare Center	Pico Rivera, CA	2.2 mi	1 of 5	154	(562) 806-2576
Downey Post Acute	Downey, CA	2.2 mi	4 of 5	99	(562) 923-9301
Brookfield Healthcare Center	Downey, CA	2.2 mi	5 of 5	70	(562) 869-2567

Hospices serving Downey

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Healing Care Hospice, Inc	Downey, CA	0.2 mi	(323) 988-1245
Kaiser Foundation Hospital Hospice Program	Downey, CA	1.2 mi	(562) 622-4350
Comfort Life Hospice	Downey, CA	1.6 mi	(562) 622-1400
Inspired Hospice Care, Inc	Santa Fe Springs, CA	2.8 mi	(818) 757-7200

Straight-line miles from the center of Downey. 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 Downey

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 26% of the $5,592 monthly median income of Downey 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 Downey: common questions

What nursing homes are near Downey?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Downey Community Health Center in Downey (0.1 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Lakewood Healthcare Center in Downey (0.7 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Southland in Norwalk (1.9 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Downey?

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 26% of the $5,592 monthly median income of Downey 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 Downey, CA