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

Local figures

Dementia Care in El Monte, CA: the local picture

2,063

residents 85 or older (1.9% of all residents)

16,295

residents 65 or older (15% of El Monte)

37%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

El Monte has about 2,063 residents aged 85 or older among 16,295 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.

37% 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.

14% of older El Monte 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.

El Monte compared with Los Angeles County and California

Census figure	El Monte	Los Angeles County	California
Residents 85 or older	1.9%	1.9%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	15%	15%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	34%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	14%	22%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	20%	15%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	82%	55%	44%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$41,465	$64,269	—

Older residents in towns around El Monte

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
North El Monte, CA	2.0 mi	764	99
South El Monte, CA	2.0 mi	2,986	377
Temple City, CA	2.5 mi	6,857	1,009
Avocado Heights, CA	3.0 mi	1,958	169
Mayflower Village, CA	3.1 mi	1,350	187
Rosemead, CA	3.1 mi	10,401	1,589

Nursing homes near El Monte

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Madera Post Acute Center	El Monte, CA	0.5 mi	1 of 5	148	(626) 442-5721
Valley View Post Acute	El Monte, CA	0.9 mi	3 of 5	96	(626) 443-0218
Eastland Subacute And Rehabilitation Center	El Monte, CA	1.1 mi	2 of 5	139	(626) 444-2535
Penn Mar Healthcare Center	El Monte, CA	1.1 mi	2 of 5	45	(626) 401-1557
Sunset Manor Conv Hosp	El Monte, CA	1.2 mi	3 of 5	81	(626) 443-9425
Fidelity Health Care	El Monte, CA	1.3 mi	3 of 5	90	(626) 442-6863

Hospices serving El Monte

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Avra Hospice Inc	El Monte, CA	0.6 mi	(626) 538-1388
Gamma Hospice, Inc	El Monte, CA	0.6 mi	(747) 205-0025
A Plus Hospice Care, Inc	El Monte, CA	0.6 mi	(626) 279-1168
Accurate Hospice Inc.	Rosemead, CA	3.3 mi	(626) 280-8400

Straight-line miles from the center of El Monte. 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 El Monte

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 42% of the $3,455 monthly median income of El Monte 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 El Monte: common questions

What nursing homes are near El Monte?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Madera Post Acute Center in El Monte (0.5 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Valley View Post Acute in El Monte (0.9 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Eastland Subacute And Rehabilitation Center in El Monte (1.1 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in El Monte?

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 42% of the $3,455 monthly median income of El Monte 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 El Monte, CA