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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Fairfield, CA: the local picture

2,051

residents 85 or older (1.7% of all residents)

18,051

residents 65 or older (15% of Fairfield)

37%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Fairfield has about 2,051 residents aged 85 or older among 18,051 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 Solano County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

20% of older Fairfield 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.

Fairfield compared with Solano County and California

Census figure	Fairfield	Solano County	California
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	1.9%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	15%	17%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	34%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	20%	22%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.2%	8.9%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	36%	32%	44%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$79,360	$77,531	—

Older residents in towns around Fairfield

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Suisun City, CA	1.5 mi	4,204	472
Vacaville, CA	7.5 mi	16,144	1,730
American Canyon, CA	14 mi	2,963	306
Benicia, CA	15 mi	6,344	522
Napa, CA	15 mi	14,802	1,795
Bay Point, CA	16 mi	2,281	164

Nursing homes near Fairfield

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Fairfield Post Acute Rehabilitation	Fairfield, CA	1.0 mi	4 of 5	99	(707) 425-0623
Greenfield Care Center Of Fairfield	Fairfield, CA	1.0 mi	not rated	90	(707) 425-0669
Emmanuel Care Center - Travis	Fairfield, CA	1.0 mi	not rated	99	(209) 406-6610
Laurel Creek Health Center	Fairfield, CA	3.1 mi	4 of 5	60	(707) 432-1200
Vacaville Ranch Post Acute	Vacaville, CA	6.8 mi	4 of 5	87	(707) 448-6458
Vacaville Convalescent And Rehabilitation Center	Vacaville, CA	8.2 mi	4 of 5	120	(707) 449-8000

Hospices serving Fairfield

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Bridge Hospice	Fairfield, CA	0.4 mi	(707) 376-8118
Northbay Hospice & Bereavement	Fairfield, CA	0.4 mi	(707) 646-3575
Adya Hospice & Palliative Care, LLC	Suisun City, CA	1.6 mi	(707) 200-2989
Solano Care	Vacaville, CA	8.8 mi	(707) 742-0774

Straight-line miles from the center of Fairfield. 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 Fairfield

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 $6,613 monthly median income of Fairfield 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 Fairfield: common questions

What nursing homes are near Fairfield?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Fairfield Post Acute Rehabilitation in Fairfield (1.0 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Greenfield Care Center Of Fairfield in Fairfield (1.0 mi, not rated overall); Emmanuel Care Center - Travis in Fairfield (1.0 mi, not rated overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Fairfield?

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 $6,613 monthly median income of Fairfield 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 Fairfield, CA