In-Home Dementia Care in East Foothills, CA

Local figures

Dementia Care in East Foothills, CA: the local picture

107

residents 85 or older (1.5% of all residents)

1,233

residents 65 or older (17% of East Foothills)

20%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Santa Clara County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

East Foothills has about 107 residents aged 85 or older among 1,233 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.

20% of residents 65 and older report a disability (31% in Santa Clara County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

13% of older East Foothills 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 Foothills compared with Santa Clara County and California

Census figure	East Foothills	Santa Clara County	California
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	2.0%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	17%	15%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	20%	31%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	13%	19%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.8%	9.4%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	48%	55%	44%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$86,071	$92,440	—

Older residents in towns around East Foothills

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Alum Rock, CA	1.1 mi	1,935	103
Milpitas, CA	5.5 mi	10,897	1,567
San Jose, CA	6.0 mi	143,836	18,094
Santa Clara, CA	8.6 mi	14,863	2,218
Fremont, CA	10 mi	32,036	4,360
Campbell, CA	10 mi	7,117	1,168

Nursing homes near East Foothills

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Inspire Behavioral Health	San Jose, CA	1.0 mi	2 of 5	116	(408) 923-7232
The Ridge Post Acute	San Jose, CA	1.8 mi	5 of 5	54	(408) 251-3070
Canyon Springs Post-Acute	San Jose, CA	2.4 mi	4 of 5	199	(408) 259-8700
Vista Manor Nursing Center	San Jose, CA	2.5 mi	5 of 5	99	(408) 272-1400
San Jose Healthcare & Wellness Center	San Jose, CA	4.5 mi	4 of 5	58	(408) 295-2665
Mission De La Casa	San Jose, CA	4.5 mi	2 of 5	163	(408) 238-9751

Hospices serving East Foothills

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Soleil Hospice, LLC	San Jose, CA	3.6 mi	(408) 498-9945
Heart Of Hope Asian American Hospice Care, A Nonprofit Corporation	San Jose, CA	3.6 mi	(408) 986-8584
Sequoia Hospice	Milpitas, CA	5.8 mi	(408) 797-2575
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of California	Milpitas, CA	5.8 mi	(408) 964-6800

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

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 20% of the $7,173 monthly median income of East Foothills 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 Foothills: common questions

What nursing homes are near East Foothills?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Inspire Behavioral Health in San Jose (1.0 mi, 2 of 5 overall); The Ridge Post Acute in San Jose (1.8 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Canyon Springs Post-Acute in San Jose (2.4 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in East Foothills?

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 20% of the $7,173 monthly median income of East Foothills 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.

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