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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Elk Grove, CA: the local picture

2,775

residents 85 or older (1.5% of all residents)

24,961

residents 65 or older (14% of Elk Grove)

33%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Sacramento County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Elk Grove has about 2,775 residents aged 85 or older among 24,961 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.

33% of residents 65 and older report a disability (36% in Sacramento County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

18% of older Elk Grove 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.

Elk Grove compared with Sacramento County and California

Census figure	Elk Grove	Sacramento County	California
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	1.8%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	14%	15%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	36%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	18%	26%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.3%	11%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	35%	34%	44%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$81,707	$68,898	—

Older residents in towns around Elk Grove

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Florin, CA	4.8 mi	7,519	930
Vineyard, CA	5.3 mi	6,185	496
Parkway, CA	6.9 mi	1,927	282
Lemon Hill, CA	8.1 mi	1,426	263
Fruitridge Pocket, CA	9.0 mi	801	100
Wilton, CA	9.3 mi	1,528	125

Nursing homes near Elk Grove

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Elk Grove Post Acute	Elk Grove, CA	1.4 mi	3 of 5	136	(916) 685-9525
Bruceville Terrace - D/P SNF Of Methodist Hospital	Sacramento, CA	3.8 mi	3 of 5	171	(916) 423-6000
City Creek Post Acute	Sacramento, CA	5.9 mi	5 of 5	99	(916) 392-4440
Double Tree Post Acute Care Center	Sacramento, CA	7.3 mi	2 of 5	122	(916) 422-4825
Bridgewood Post Acute	Sacramento, CA	7.6 mi	3 of 5	49	(916) 383-2741
Capital Post Acute	Sacramento, CA	8.0 mi	2 of 5	121	(916) 391-6011

Hospices serving Elk Grove

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Capitol Hospice Care	Elk Grove, CA	1.5 mi	(916) 896-5456
Lorian Health	Elk Grove, CA	2.9 mi	(916) 978-1811
Absolute Compassion, LLC	Sacramento, CA	9.6 mi	(916) 399-5922
Orangevale Hospice Care, Inc	Sacramento, CA	9.7 mi	(916) 603-3314

Straight-line miles from the center of Elk Grove. 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 Elk Grove

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 22% of the $6,809 monthly median income of Elk Grove 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 Elk Grove: common questions

What nursing homes are near Elk Grove?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Elk Grove Post Acute in Elk Grove (1.4 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Bruceville Terrace - D/P SNF Of Methodist Hospital in Sacramento (3.8 mi, 3 of 5 overall); City Creek Post Acute in Sacramento (5.9 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Elk Grove?

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 22% of the $6,809 monthly median income of Elk Grove 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 Elk Grove, CA