Ladera Heights, California

In-Home Dementia and Alzheimer's Care in Ladera Heights, CA

Help at home for someone living with Alzheimer’s or another dementia: steady routines, safety and patience with changes in memory and mood. Post what you need in Ladera Heights for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Dementia Care in Ladera Heights, CA: the local picture

176
residents 85 or older (2.4% of all residents)
1,626
residents 65 or older (22% of Ladera Heights)
17%
of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Los Angeles County)
6+
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Ladera Heights has about 176 residents aged 85 or older among 1,626 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.

17% of residents 65 and older report a disability (34% in Los Angeles County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

13% of older Ladera Heights 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.

Ladera Heights compared with Los Angeles County and California

Census figureLadera HeightsLos Angeles CountyCalifornia
Residents 85 or older2.4%1.9%1.9%
Residents 65 or older22%15%16%
Residents 65+ with a disability17%34%33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone13%22%23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)3.3%15%12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home21%55%44%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$133,382$64,269—

Older residents in towns around Ladera Heights

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
View Park-Windsor Hills, CA1.3 mi2,773512
Culver City, CA1.7 mi7,116877
Los Angeles, CA2.8 mi549,59072,682
Inglewood, CA3.2 mi15,1131,858
Lennox, CA4.1 mi2,25999
Marina del Rey, CA4.8 mi61442

Nursing homes near Ladera Heights

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Marycrest ManorCulver City, CA0.6 mi5 of 557(310) 838-2778
Marina Pointe Healthcare & SubacuteCulver City, CA1.7 mi3 of 5116(310) 391-7266
Lotus Care CenterLos Angeles, CA1.9 mi4 of 540(323) 292-0749
View Park Convalescent CenterLos Angeles, CA1.9 mi3 of 599(323) 295-7737
Primrose Post-AcuteInglewood, CA2.0 mi4 of 569(310) 674-4500
Hyde Park Healthcare CenterLos Angeles, CA2.1 mi1 of 572(323) 753-1354

Hospices serving Ladera Heights

HospiceOfficeDistancePhone
Roze Room HospiceCulver City, CA1.7 mi(310) 202-7693
Complete Care Hospice IncBeverly Hills, CA4.8 mi(805) 248-7501
Caring Like Family HospiceMarina Del Rey, CA4.9 mi(310) 574-5950
Eden Hospice Care IncLos Angeles, CA5.8 mi(213) 596-9119

Straight-line miles from the center of Ladera Heights. 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 Ladera Heights

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 13% of the $11,115 monthly median income of Ladera Heights 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 Ladera Heights: common questions

What nursing homes are near Ladera Heights?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Marycrest Manor in Culver City (0.6 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Marina Pointe Healthcare & Subacute in Culver City (1.7 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Lotus Care Center in Los Angeles (1.9 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Ladera Heights?

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 13% of the $11,115 monthly median income of Ladera Heights 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.

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.

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