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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Emeryville, CA: the local picture

231

residents 85 or older (1.8% of all residents)

1,440

residents 65 or older (11% of Emeryville)

24%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Emeryville has about 231 residents aged 85 or older among 1,440 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.

24% of residents 65 and older report a disability (31% in Alameda County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

46% of older Emeryville 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.

Emeryville compared with Alameda County and California

Census figure	Emeryville	Alameda County	California
Residents 85 or older	1.8%	1.9%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	11%	15%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	24%	31%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	46%	23%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	27%	11%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	39%	47%	44%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$67,981	$80,351	—

Older residents in towns around Emeryville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Berkeley, CA	1.9 mi	20,100	2,093
Albany, CA	3.7 mi	3,063	324
Piedmont, CA	4.1 mi	2,347	303
Kensington, CA	4.7 mi	1,216	154
El Cerrito, CA	5.6 mi	5,363	718
Oakland, CA	6.3 mi	64,520	7,698

Nursing homes near Emeryville

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Ashby Care Center	Berkeley, CA	2.1 mi	4 of 5	31	(510) 841-9494
Chaparral House	Berkeley, CA	2.1 mi	4 of 5	49	(510) 848-8774
Mcclure Post Acute	Oakland, CA	2.2 mi	5 of 5	60	(510) 836-3677
Medical Hill Healthcare Center	Oakland, CA	2.2 mi	5 of 5	124	(510) 832-3222
Elmwood Care Center	Berkeley, CA	2.2 mi	3 of 5	74	(510) 665-2800
Kyakameena Care Center	Berkeley, CA	2.3 mi	3 of 5	60	(510) 843-2131

Hospices serving Emeryville

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Asian Network Hospice, Inc	Oakland, CA	2.3 mi	(510) 268-1118
Kaiser Foundation Hospital Hospice-Oakland	Oakland, CA	4.4 mi	(510) 752-6390
Sutter Care At Home	Alameda, CA	5.1 mi	(510) 263-0900
Holistic Palliative Care, Inc	Oakland, CA	7.1 mi	(510) 285-7800

Straight-line miles from the center of Emeryville. 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 Emeryville

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 26% of the $5,665 monthly median income of Emeryville 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 Emeryville: common questions

What nursing homes are near Emeryville?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Ashby Care Center in Berkeley (2.1 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Chaparral House in Berkeley (2.1 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Mcclure Post Acute in Oakland (2.2 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Emeryville?

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 26% of the $5,665 monthly median income of Emeryville 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 Emeryville, CA