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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Hermosa Beach, CA: the local picture

256

residents 85 or older (1.3% of all residents)

2,664

residents 65 or older (14% of Hermosa Beach)

15%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Hermosa Beach has about 256 residents aged 85 or older among 2,664 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.

15% 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.

27% of older Hermosa Beach 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.

Hermosa Beach compared with Los Angeles County and California

Census figure	Hermosa Beach	Los Angeles County	California
Residents 85 or older	1.3%	1.9%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	14%	15%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	15%	34%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	22%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.0%	15%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	12%	55%	44%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$117,907	$64,269	—

Older residents in towns around Hermosa Beach

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Redondo Beach, CA	1.4 mi	10,923	904
Manhattan Beach, CA	2.3 mi	5,660	614
El Segundo, CA	3.0 mi	2,412	248
Lawndale, CA	3.3 mi	3,348	241
Del Aire, CA	3.8 mi	1,528	224
Torrance, CA	3.9 mi	26,698	3,985

Nursing homes near Hermosa Beach

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Earlwood	Torrance, CA	3.3 mi	1 of 5	87	(310) 371-1228
Providence Little Co Of Mary Transitional Care Ctr	Torrance, CA	3.3 mi	5 of 5	115	(310) 303-5900
Driftwood Healthcare Center	Torrance, CA	3.3 mi	2 of 5	99	(310) 371-4628
Torrance Care Center West, Inc	Torrance, CA	3.4 mi	2 of 5	195	(310) 370-4561
Bay Crest Care Center	Torrance, CA	3.7 mi	1 of 5	80	(310) 371-2431
Del Amo Gardens Care Center	Torrance, CA	4.1 mi	4 of 5	94	(310) 378-4233

Hospices serving Hermosa Beach

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Providence At Home With Compassus Hospice Care La County	Torrance, CA	3.6 mi	(310) 530-3800
Torrance Memorial Hospice	Torrance, CA	5.2 mi	(310) 784-3751
Agape Hospice & Palliative Care LLC	Torrance, CA	5.2 mi	(213) 234-5535
1 Heart Hospice And Palliative Care, Inc	Torrance, CA	6.1 mi	(818) 352-1916

Straight-line miles from the center of Hermosa Beach. 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 Hermosa Beach

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 15% of the $9,826 monthly median income of Hermosa Beach 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 Hermosa Beach: common questions

What nursing homes are near Hermosa Beach?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are The Earlwood in Torrance (3.3 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Providence Little Co Of Mary Transitional Care Ctr in Torrance (3.3 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Driftwood Healthcare Center in Torrance (3.3 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Hermosa Beach?

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 15% of the $9,826 monthly median income of Hermosa Beach 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 Hermosa Beach, CA