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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Larkspur, CA: the local picture

628

residents 85 or older (4.9% of all residents)

3,268

residents 65 or older (25% of Larkspur)

26%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Larkspur has about 628 residents aged 85 or older among 3,268 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.

26% 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.

45% of older Larkspur 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.

Larkspur compared with Marin County and California

Census figure	Larkspur	Marin County	California
Residents 85 or older	4.9%	2.8%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	25%	24%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	26%	24%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	45%	30%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.4%	7.5%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	18%	24%	44%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$91,577	$107,563	—

Older residents in towns around Larkspur

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Corte Madera, CA	1.4 mi	1,892	253
Kentfield, CA	1.6 mi	1,766	249
Mill Valley, CA	2.3 mi	3,287	398
Ross, CA	2.3 mi	491	31
San Rafael, CA	3.1 mi	12,299	2,098
Strawberry, CA	3.6 mi	1,243	107

Nursing homes near Larkspur

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Tamalpais	Greenbrae, CA	0.4 mi	5 of 5	52	(415) 461-2300
South Marin Health & Wellness Center	Greenbrae, CA	0.6 mi	4 of 5	72	(415) 461-9700
San Rafael Healthcare & Wellness Center, LP	San Rafael, CA	2.4 mi	2 of 5	54	(415) 456-7170
The Redwoods, A Community Of Seniors	Mill Valley, CA	3.2 mi	2 of 5	58	(415) 383-2741
Marin Post Acute	San Rafael, CA	4.3 mi	2 of 5	168	(415) 479-3450
Villa Marin	San Rafael, CA	4.4 mi	5 of 5	31	(415) 492-2408

Hospices serving Larkspur

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
By The Bay Health	Larkspur, CA	0.4 mi	(415) 927-2273
Sutter Care At Home	San Francisco, CA	12 mi	(415) 749-4201
Angel Palliative Care And Hospice	South San Francisco, CA	20 mi	(650) 590-2530
Holistic Palliative Care, Inc	Oakland, CA	21 mi	(510) 285-7800

Straight-line miles from the center of Larkspur. 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 Larkspur

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 19% of the $7,631 monthly median income of Larkspur 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 Larkspur: common questions

What nursing homes are near Larkspur?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are The Tamalpais in Greenbrae (0.4 mi, 5 of 5 overall); South Marin Health & Wellness Center in Greenbrae (0.6 mi, 4 of 5 overall); San Rafael Healthcare & Wellness Center, LP in San Rafael (2.4 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Larkspur?

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 19% of the $7,631 monthly median income of Larkspur 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 Larkspur, CA