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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Fontana, CA: the local picture

1,556

residents 85 or older (0.7% of all residents)

20,785

residents 65 or older (9.7% of Fontana)

38%

of residents 65+ report a disability

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Fontana has about 1,556 residents aged 85 or older among 20,785 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.

38% of residents 65 and older report a disability. The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

12% of older Fontana 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.

Fontana compared with California

Census figure	Fontana	California
Residents 85 or older	0.7%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	9.7%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	12%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	10%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	58%	44%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$72,134	—

Older residents in towns around Fontana

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Rialto, CA	4.2 mi	11,280	1,420
Bloomington, CA	4.9 mi	2,519	247
Rancho Cucamonga, CA	6.1 mi	25,493	2,728
Muscoy, CA	7.3 mi	1,035	168
Jurupa Valley, CA	7.4 mi	13,168	1,398
Colton, CA	8.8 mi	6,080	414

Nursing homes near Fontana

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Citrus Nursing Center	Fontana, CA	2.0 mi	5 of 5	99	(909) 823-3481
Laurel Convalescent Hospital	Fontana, CA	3.1 mi	3 of 5	99	(909) 822-8066
Rialto Post Acute Center	Rialto, CA	5.8 mi	2 of 5	177	(909) 877-1361
Riverside Heights Healthcare Center, LLC	Riverside, CA	6.3 mi	5 of 5	70	(951) 685-7474
Jurupa Hills Post Acute	Riverside, CA	7.1 mi	2 of 5	143	(951) 681-2200
Vista Pacifica Convalescent Hospital	Jurupa Valley, CA	7.6 mi	4 of 5	49	(951) 682-4833

Hospices serving Fontana

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Kaiser Foundation Hospital Hospice	Fontana, CA	4.2 mi	(909) 609-3838
Salvation Hospice Inc	Rancho Cucamonga, CA	7.5 mi	(909) 757-0969
Geo Hospice Care, Inc	Rancho Cucamonga, CA	7.5 mi	(818) 853-2817
Providence Hospice Inland Empire	Rancho Cucamonga, CA	7.5 mi	(909) 527-4392

Straight-line miles from the center of Fontana. 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 Fontana

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 24% of the $6,011 monthly median income of Fontana 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 Fontana: common questions

What nursing homes are near Fontana?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Citrus Nursing Center in Fontana (2.0 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Laurel Convalescent Hospital in Fontana (3.1 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Rialto Post Acute Center in Rialto (5.8 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Fontana?

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 24% of the $6,011 monthly median income of Fontana 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 Fontana, CA