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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Highland, CA: the local picture

602

residents 85 or older (1.1% of all residents)

6,744

residents 65 or older (12% of Highland)

39%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in San Bernardino County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Highland has about 602 residents aged 85 or older among 6,744 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 (37% in San Bernardino County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

16% of older Highland 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.

Highland compared with San Bernardino County and California

Census figure	Highland	San Bernardino County	California
Residents 85 or older	1.1%	1.3%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	12%	13%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	39%	37%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	16%	20%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	13%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	47%	44%	44%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$66,343	$61,795	—

Older residents in towns around Highland

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Redlands, CA	4.2 mi	10,905	1,625
Mentone, CA	4.7 mi	1,272	66
Loma Linda, CA	6.7 mi	3,614	833
Running Springs, CA	7.6 mi	844	39
San Bernardino, CA	7.6 mi	23,974	2,656
Yucaipa, CA	8.9 mi	8,728	1,138

Nursing homes near Highland

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Highland Palms Healthcare Center	Highland, CA	2.5 mi	4 of 5	99	(909) 862-0611
Sierra Vista	Highland, CA	4.0 mi	3 of 5	116	(909) 862-6454
University Post Acute	Mentone, CA	4.6 mi	5 of 5	50	(909) 794-1189
Highland Care Center Of Redlands	Redlands, CA	4.7 mi	3 of 5	80	(909) 793-2678
Plymouth Village	Redlands, CA	4.8 mi	4 of 5	48	(909) 793-1233
Del Rosa Villa	San Bernardino, CA	5.0 mi	4 of 5	104	(909) 885-3261

Hospices serving Highland

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Aviva Hospice Inc	Redlands, CA	3.4 mi	(909) 284-5600
Wings Of Hope Hospice, Inc	Redlands, CA	3.4 mi	(909) 307-0089
Amerihealth Hospice Provider, Inc	Redlands, CA	3.4 mi	(909) 793-7558
Rc Harmony Hospice & Palliative Care Inc	Redlands, CA	3.4 mi	(909) 335-3831

Straight-line miles from the center of Highland. 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 Highland

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 26% of the $5,529 monthly median income of Highland 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 Highland: common questions

What nursing homes are near Highland?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Highland Palms Healthcare Center in Highland (2.5 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Sierra Vista in Highland (4.0 mi, 3 of 5 overall); University Post Acute in Mentone (4.6 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Highland?

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 26% of the $5,529 monthly median income of Highland 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 Highland, CA