In-Home Dementia Care in East Bakersfield, CA

Local figures

Dementia Care in East Bakersfield, CA: the local picture

76

residents 85 or older (0.7% of all residents)

762

residents 65 or older (6.9% of East Bakersfield)

48%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Kern County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

East Bakersfield has about 76 residents aged 85 or older among 762 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.

48% of residents 65 and older report a disability (37% in Kern County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

23% of older East Bakersfield 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.

East Bakersfield compared with Kern County and California

Census figure	East Bakersfield	Kern County	California
Residents 85 or older	0.7%	1.2%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	6.9%	12%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	48%	37%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	23%	23%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	30%	15%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	67%	46%	44%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$22,796	$51,607	—

Older residents in towns around East Bakersfield

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Hillcrest, CA	1.0 mi	1,129	102
La Cresta, CA	1.3 mi	1,051	44
Potomac Park, CA	1.5 mi	718	23
East Niles, CA	3.1 mi	2,753	259
Benton Park, CA	4.0 mi	559	82
Bakersfield, CA	4.1 mi	46,672	4,775

Nursing homes near East Bakersfield

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Rehabilitation Center Of Bakersfield	Bakersfield, CA	0.4 mi	1 of 5	160	(661) 872-2121
Height Street Skilled Care	Bakersfield, CA	0.8 mi	2 of 5	99	(661) 748-1300
The Orchards Post-Acute	Bakersfield, CA	2.0 mi	2 of 5	150	(661) 327-7687
San Joaquin Nursing Center And Rehabilitation Cent	Bakersfield, CA	2.1 mi	3 of 5	99	(661) 323-2894
Bakersfield Post Acute	Bakersfield, CA	2.7 mi	1 of 5	99	(661) 871-3133
Valley Healthcare Center	Bakersfield, CA	2.9 mi	1 of 5	87	(661) 334-2200

Hospices serving East Bakersfield

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
The Doctor's Choice Hospice Health Care Inc.	Bakersfield, CA	2.4 mi	(661) 528-1010
Solace Hospice Care Inc	Bakersfield, CA	2.4 mi	(661) 843-7643
Aasta Hospice	Bakersfield, CA	2.4 mi	(661) 523-3686
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of California	Bakersfield, CA	2.4 mi	(714) 921-2273

Straight-line miles from the center of East Bakersfield. 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 East Bakersfield

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 77% of the $1,900 monthly median income of East Bakersfield 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 East Bakersfield: common questions

What nursing homes are near East Bakersfield?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are The Rehabilitation Center Of Bakersfield in Bakersfield (0.4 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Height Street Skilled Care in Bakersfield (0.8 mi, 2 of 5 overall); The Orchards Post-Acute in Bakersfield (2.0 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in East Bakersfield?

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 77% of the $1,900 monthly median income of East Bakersfield 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 East Bakersfield, CA