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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Glendale, CA: the local picture

5,087

residents 85 or older (2.7% of all residents)

36,149

residents 65 or older (19% of Glendale)

44%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Glendale has about 5,087 residents aged 85 or older among 36,149 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.

44% 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.

24% of older Glendale 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.

Glendale compared with Los Angeles County and California

Census figure	Glendale	Los Angeles County	California
Residents 85 or older	2.7%	1.9%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	19%	15%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	44%	34%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	22%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	16%	15%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	66%	55%	44%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$47,320	$64,269	—

Older residents in towns around Glendale

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
La Cañada Flintridge, CA	3.3 mi	4,029	307
La Crescenta-Montrose, CA	3.6 mi	3,718	431
Burbank, CA	4.6 mi	17,069	2,309
Pasadena, CA	6.3 mi	23,798	3,882
Altadena, CA	6.3 mi	9,186	1,291
South Pasadena, CA	7.1 mi	3,467	338

Nursing homes near Glendale

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Golden Haven Care Center	Glendale, CA	1.7 mi	1 of 5	99	(818) 240-4300
Autumn Hills Health Care Center	Glendale, CA	2.0 mi	3 of 5	92	(818) 246-5677
Montrose Springs Skilled Nursing & Wellness Center	Montrose, CA	2.0 mi	3 of 5	109	(818) 248-6856
Montrose Healthcare Center	Montrose, CA	2.2 mi	3 of 5	59	(818) 249-3925
Glendale Post Acute Center	Glendale, CA	2.2 mi	1 of 5	136	(818) 244-1133
Dreier's Nursing Care Center	Glendale, CA	2.2 mi	2 of 5	53	(818) 242-1183

Hospices serving Glendale

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Sunrise Hospice Inc.	Glendale, CA	1.0 mi	(951) 444-8440
Medical Alliance Group	Glendale, CA	1.0 mi	(747) 274-2450
Better Choice Hospice Care, Inc.	Glendale, CA	1.0 mi	(818) 275-3331
Permanent Hospice, Inc	Glendale, CA	1.0 mi	(818) 330-7975

Straight-line miles from the center of Glendale. 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 Glendale

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 37% of the $3,943 monthly median income of Glendale 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 Glendale: common questions

What nursing homes are near Glendale?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Golden Haven Care Center in Glendale (1.7 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Autumn Hills Health Care Center in Glendale (2.0 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Montrose Springs Skilled Nursing & Wellness Center in Montrose (2.0 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Glendale?

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 37% of the $3,943 monthly median income of Glendale 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 Glendale, CA