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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Gustine, CA: the local picture

67

residents 85 or older (1.1% of all residents)

1,064

residents 65 or older (17% of Gustine)

39%

of residents 65+ report a disability (40% in Merced County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Gustine has about 67 residents aged 85 or older among 1,064 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.

39% of residents 65 and older report a disability (40% in Merced County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

22% of older Gustine 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.

Gustine compared with Merced County and California

Census figure	Gustine	Merced County	California
Residents 85 or older	1.1%	1.3%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	17%	12%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	40%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	24%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.2%	16%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	50%	53%	44%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$53,157	$44,830	—

Older residents in towns around Gustine

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Newman, CA	4.6 mi	1,262	103
Hilmar-Irwin, CA	13 mi	1,093	69
Los Banos, CA	16 mi	5,205	476
Delhi, CA	17 mi	836	118
Livingston, CA	18 mi	1,537	142
Patterson, CA	18 mi	2,517	402

Nursing homes near Gustine

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
San Luis Care Center	Newman, CA	5.0 mi	3 of 5	71	(209) 862-2862
Los Banos Post Acute	Los Banos, CA	15 mi	2 of 5	59	(209) 826-0790
New Bethany Skilled Nursing	Los Banos, CA	17 mi	2 of 5	35	(209) 827-8949
Grace Home Inc.	Livingston, CA	17 mi	5 of 5	33	(209) 394-2440
Main West Postacute Care	Turlock, CA	18 mi	3 of 5	99	(209) 667-2828
North Starr Postacute Care	Turlock, CA	19 mi	4 of 5	31	(209) 632-1075

Hospices serving Gustine

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Covenant Care Hospice	Turlock, CA	18 mi	(209) 664-2550
Bristol Hospice-California, LLC	Merced, CA	29 mi	(209) 384-1415
Community Hospice, Inc - Hospice	Modesto, CA	31 mi	(209) 578-6300
Seva Hospice, Inc	Salida, CA	32 mi	(209) 846-9488

Straight-line miles from the center of Gustine. 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 Gustine

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 33% of the $4,430 monthly median income of Gustine 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 Gustine: common questions

What nursing homes are near Gustine?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are San Luis Care Center in Newman (5.0 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Los Banos Post Acute in Los Banos (15 mi, 2 of 5 overall); New Bethany Skilled Nursing in Los Banos (17 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Gustine?

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 33% of the $4,430 monthly median income of Gustine 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 Gustine, CA