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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Lakewood, CA: the local picture

1,423

residents 85 or older (1.8% of all residents)

12,236

residents 65 or older (15% of Lakewood)

32%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Los Angeles County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Lakewood has about 1,423 residents aged 85 or older among 12,236 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 (34% in Los Angeles County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

19% of older Lakewood 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.

Lakewood compared with Los Angeles County and California

Census figure	Lakewood	Los Angeles County	California
Residents 85 or older	1.8%	1.9%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	15%	15%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	34%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	19%	22%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.1%	15%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	37%	55%	44%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$67,929	$64,269	—

Older residents in towns around Lakewood

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Artesia, CA	2.8 mi	2,866	446
Bellflower, CA	2.8 mi	9,593	766
Hawaiian Gardens, CA	3.0 mi	2,281	375
Cerritos, CA	3.3 mi	12,687	1,382
Signal Hill, CA	4.1 mi	1,443	131
Paramount, CA	4.4 mi	5,236	441

Nursing homes near Lakewood

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Cerritos Vista Healthcare Center	Bellflower, CA	1.7 mi	1 of 5	140	(562) 925-8457
Bay Vista Healthcare & Wellness Centre, LP	Long Beach, CA	1.9 mi	2 of 5	70	(562) 634-4693
Rose Villa Health Care Center	Bellflower, CA	1.9 mi	3 of 5	53	(562) 925-4252
Bellflower Post Acute	Bellflower, CA	2.0 mi	2 of 5	59	(562) 925-2274
Artesia Christian Home Inc.	Artesia, CA	2.2 mi	1 of 5	66	(562) 865-5210
Villa Del Sol Post Acute	Bellflower, CA	2.4 mi	2 of 5	99	(562) 867-1761

Hospices serving Lakewood

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Admiral Hospice Care, Inc	Lakewood, CA	1.4 mi	(562) 429-1500
Trinitas Hospice Care LLC	Lakewood, CA	1.4 mi	—
Bristol Hospice- Greater Los Angeles	Lakewood, CA	1.4 mi	(562) 904-6777
Ziba Hospice LLC	Lakewood, CA	1.4 mi	(310) 328-4865

Straight-line miles from the center of Lakewood. 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 Lakewood

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 26% of the $5,661 monthly median income of Lakewood 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 Lakewood: common questions

What nursing homes are near Lakewood?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Cerritos Vista Healthcare Center in Bellflower (1.7 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Bay Vista Healthcare & Wellness Centre, LP in Long Beach (1.9 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Rose Villa Health Care Center in Bellflower (1.9 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Lakewood?

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 26% of the $5,661 monthly median income of Lakewood 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 Lakewood, CA