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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Kentfield, CA: the local picture

249

residents 85 or older (3.6% of all residents)

1,766

residents 65 or older (26% of Kentfield)

25%

of residents 65+ report a disability (24% in Marin County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Kentfield has about 249 residents aged 85 or older among 1,766 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.

25% of residents 65 and older report a disability (24% in Marin County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

22% of older Kentfield 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.

Kentfield compared with Marin County and California

Census figure	Kentfield	Marin County	California
Residents 85 or older	3.6%	2.8%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	26%	24%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	25%	24%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	30%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.1%	7.5%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	14%	24%	44%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$142,283	$107,563	—

Older residents in towns around Kentfield

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Larkspur, CA	1.6 mi	3,268	628
Ross, CA	1.9 mi	491	31
Mill Valley, CA	2.1 mi	3,287	398
Corte Madera, CA	2.8 mi	1,892	253
San Anselmo, CA	3.3 mi	2,745	131
Tamalpais-Homestead Valley, CA	4.1 mi	2,232	153

Nursing homes near Kentfield

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
South Marin Health & Wellness Center	Greenbrae, CA	1.2 mi	4 of 5	72	(415) 461-9700
The Tamalpais	Greenbrae, CA	1.7 mi	5 of 5	52	(415) 461-2300
San Rafael Healthcare & Wellness Center, LP	San Rafael, CA	2.9 mi	2 of 5	54	(415) 456-7170
The Redwoods, A Community Of Seniors	Mill Valley, CA	3.3 mi	2 of 5	58	(415) 383-2741
Villa Marin	San Rafael, CA	4.7 mi	5 of 5	31	(415) 492-2408
Marin Post Acute	San Rafael, CA	5.1 mi	2 of 5	168	(415) 479-3450

Hospices serving Kentfield

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
By The Bay Health	Larkspur, CA	1.2 mi	(415) 927-2273
Suncrest Hospice	Fremont, CA	45 mi	(408) 277-1924

Straight-line miles from the center of Kentfield. 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 Kentfield

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 12% of the $11,857 monthly median income of Kentfield 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 Kentfield: common questions

What nursing homes are near Kentfield?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are South Marin Health & Wellness Center in Greenbrae (1.2 mi, 4 of 5 overall); The Tamalpais in Greenbrae (1.7 mi, 5 of 5 overall); San Rafael Healthcare & Wellness Center, LP in San Rafael (2.9 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Kentfield?

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 12% of the $11,857 monthly median income of Kentfield 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 Kentfield, CA