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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Jackson, CA: the local picture

409

residents 85 or older (8.1% of all residents)

1,918

residents 65 or older (38% of Jackson)

44%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Amador County)

3

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Jackson has about 409 residents aged 85 or older among 1,918 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 (33% in Amador County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

37% of older Jackson 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.

Jackson compared with Amador County and California

Census figure	Jackson	Amador County	California
Residents 85 or older	8.1%	2.6%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	38%	28%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	44%	33%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	37%	23%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	16%	8.2%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	13%	11%	44%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$52,609	$67,547	—

Older residents in towns around Jackson

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Sutter Creek, CA	3.4 mi	755	104
Pine Grove, CA	7.3 mi	878	9
Ione, CA	9.5 mi	1,726	66
San Andreas, CA	12 mi	1,092	50
Buckhorn, CA	15 mi	820	50
Rancho Calaveras, CA	16 mi	1,265	148

Nursing homes near Jackson

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Kit Carson Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	Jackson, CA	0.3 mi	1 of 5	199	(209) 223-2231
Golden San Andreas Care Center	San Andreas, CA	12 mi	2 of 5	99	(209) 754-3823
Gold Country Health Center	Placerville, CA	25 mi	3 of 5	68	(530) 621-1100

Hospices serving Jackson

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of Amador & Calaveras	Jackson, CA	0.9 mi	(209) 223-5500
Better Choice Hospice Inc	Rancho Cordova, CA	30 mi	(916) 870-8090
American Heritage Hospice, Inc	Folsom, CA	30 mi	(916) 306-5200
Centric Care Hospice, Inc	Folsom, CA	30 mi	(916) 603-3550

Straight-line miles from the center of Jackson. 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 Jackson

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 $4,384 monthly median income of Jackson 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 Jackson: common questions

What nursing homes are near Jackson?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Kit Carson Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Jackson (0.3 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Golden San Andreas Care Center in San Andreas (12 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Gold Country Health Center in Placerville (25 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Jackson?

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 $4,384 monthly median income of Jackson 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 Jackson, CA