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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Easton, CA: the local picture

35

residents 85 or older (1.3% of all residents)

299

residents 65 or older (11% of Easton)

51%

of residents 65+ report a disability (39% in Fresno County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Easton has about 35 residents aged 85 or older among 299 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.

51% of residents 65 and older report a disability (39% in Fresno County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

18% of older Easton 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.

Easton compared with Fresno County and California

Census figure	Easton	Fresno County	California
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	1.4%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	11%	13%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	51%	39%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	18%	24%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.4%	14%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	54%	44%	44%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$49,750	$55,987	—

Older residents in towns around Easton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Fowler, CA	6.7 mi	783	37
Sunnyside, CA	7.5 mi	808	113
Mayfair, CA	8.2 mi	502	46
Fresno, CA	9.0 mi	67,512	7,783
Old Fig Garden, CA	10 mi	1,143	185
Tarpey Village, CA	11 mi	557	61

Nursing homes near Easton

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Manning Gardens Care Center, Inc	Fresno, CA	4.0 mi	5 of 5	59	(559) 834-2586
Veterans Home Of California - Fresno	Fresno, CA	4.4 mi	5 of 5	120	(559) 493-4400
Grace Healthcare Center	Fresno, CA	4.9 mi	1 of 5	101	(559) 233-6248
Fresno Postacute Care	Fresno, CA	5.3 mi	3 of 5	80	(559) 268-6317
Sierra Vista Healthcare	Fresno, CA	5.6 mi	3 of 5	99	(559) 237-8377
Stonehaven Senior Living	Fresno, CA	6.1 mi	not rated	—	(559) 251-8417

Hospices serving Easton

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Ardent Hospice Of Fresno	Fresno, CA	8.2 mi	(559) 408-5945
St Mary's Hospice Services, Inc	Fresno, CA	10 mi	(559) 222-1291
Bright Horizon Hospice Services	Fresno, CA	12 mi	(559) 443-0303
Valley Regional Hospice Inc	Fresno, CA	12 mi	(559) 431-3333

Straight-line miles from the center of Easton. 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 Easton

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 35% of the $4,146 monthly median income of Easton 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 Easton: common questions

What nursing homes are near Easton?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Manning Gardens Care Center, Inc in Fresno (4.0 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Veterans Home Of California - Fresno in Fresno (4.4 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Grace Healthcare Center in Fresno (4.9 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Easton?

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 35% of the $4,146 monthly median income of Easton 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Easton, CA