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

Local figures

Dementia Care in La Palma, CA: the local picture

569

residents 85 or older (3.7% of all residents)

3,087

residents 65 or older (20% of La Palma)

30%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

La Palma has about 569 residents aged 85 or older among 3,087 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.

30% 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.

24% of older La Palma 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 Palma compared with Orange County and California

Census figure	La Palma	Orange County	California
Residents 85 or older	3.7%	2.2%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	20%	16%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	29%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	20%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	10%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	52%	46%	44%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$64,708	$84,615	—

Older residents in towns around La Palma

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Buena Park, CA	1.9 mi	11,570	1,859
Cerritos, CA	2.1 mi	12,687	1,382
Cypress, CA	2.2 mi	8,298	831
Hawaiian Gardens, CA	2.4 mi	2,281	375
Artesia, CA	2.6 mi	2,866	446
Los Alamitos, CA	3.9 mi	1,619	328

Nursing homes near La Palma

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Healthcare Center Of Orange County	Buena Park, CA	1.9 mi	1 of 5	99	(714) 826-2330
Anaheim Terrace Care Center	Anaheim, CA	2.2 mi	3 of 5	99	(714) 821-7310
Buena Park Nursing Center	Buena Park, CA	2.4 mi	2 of 5	143	(714) 828-8222
Artesia Palms Care Center	Artesia, CA	2.8 mi	1 of 5	296	(562) 865-0271
Park Anaheim Healthcare Center	Anaheim, CA	2.9 mi	2 of 5	115	(714) 827-5880
Anaheim Crest Nursing Center	Anaheim, CA	2.9 mi	3 of 5	83	(714) 827-2440

Hospices serving La Palma

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Beneficial Hospice And Palliative Care	La Palma, CA	0.1 mi	(562) 263-6098
Integrity Hospice	Buena Park, CA	1.9 mi	(714) 534-4211
Calm Care, Inc	Buena Park, CA	1.9 mi	(714) 826-8598
Healthview Hospice & Palliative Care	Cerritos, CA	2.0 mi	(626) 317-5151

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

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 27% of the $5,392 monthly median income of La Palma 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 Palma: common questions

What nursing homes are near La Palma?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Healthcare Center Of Orange County in Buena Park (1.9 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Anaheim Terrace Care Center in Anaheim (2.2 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Buena Park Nursing Center in Buena Park (2.4 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in La Palma?

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 27% of the $5,392 monthly median income of La Palma 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 Palma, CA