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

Local figures

Dementia Care in La Habra, CA: the local picture

1,478

residents 85 or older (2.4% of all residents)

9,556

residents 65 or older (15% of La Habra)

32%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Orange County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

La Habra has about 1,478 residents aged 85 or older among 9,556 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.

32% of residents 65 and older report a disability (29% in Orange County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

18% of older La Habra 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.

La Habra compared with Orange County and California

Census figure	La Habra	Orange County	California
Residents 85 or older	2.4%	2.2%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	15%	16%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	29%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	18%	20%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	10%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	49%	46%	44%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$74,278	$84,615	—

Older residents in towns around La Habra

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
East Whittier, CA	2.1 mi	1,516	234
La Habra Heights, CA	2.1 mi	1,254	91
Fullerton, CA	3.2 mi	21,435	3,104
La Mirada, CA	3.7 mi	9,936	1,346
South Whittier, CA	4.6 mi	6,350	714
Rowland Heights, CA	4.6 mi	10,553	1,059

Nursing homes near La Habra

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Bonita Hills Post Acute	La Habra, CA	0.6 mi	3 of 5	86	(562) 691-0781
Park Regency Care Center	La Habra, CA	0.6 mi	4 of 5	99	(714) 773-0750
Whittier Hills Health Care Ctr	Whittier, CA	1.9 mi	2 of 5	160	(562) 947-7817
St Elizabeth Healthcare Center	Fullerton, CA	2.2 mi	3 of 5	59	(714) 871-9202
Greenfield Care Center Of Fullerton, LLC	Fullerton, CA	2.5 mi	5 of 5	99	(714) 879-4511
Terrace View Care Center	Fullerton, CA	2.5 mi	4 of 5	59	(714) 870-0060

Hospices serving La Habra

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Partners Hospice Quality Care, LLC	La Habra, CA	0.4 mi	(562) 245-7580
Lakeside Hospice Care, Inc	La Habra, CA	0.4 mi	(714) 459-5565
Next Level Hospice Care	La Habra, CA	0.4 mi	(818) 275-0710
Adjustable Care Life Inc	Fullerton, CA	3.3 mi	(714) 684-4115

Straight-line miles from the center of La Habra. 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 La Habra

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 24% of the $6,190 monthly median income of La Habra 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 La Habra: common questions

What nursing homes are near La Habra?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Bonita Hills Post Acute in La Habra (0.6 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Park Regency Care Center in La Habra (0.6 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Whittier Hills Health Care Ctr in Whittier (1.9 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in La Habra?

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 24% of the $6,190 monthly median income of La Habra 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 La Habra, CA