In-Home Dementia Care in Lexington Hills, CA

Local figures

Dementia Care in Lexington Hills, CA: the local picture

8

residents 85 or older (0.3% of all residents)

277

residents 65 or older (10% of Lexington Hills)

14%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Santa Clara County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Lexington Hills has about 8 residents aged 85 or older among 277 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.

14% of residents 65 and older report a disability (31% in Santa Clara County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

12% of older Lexington Hills 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.

Lexington Hills compared with Santa Clara County and California

Census figure	Lexington Hills	Santa Clara County	California
Residents 85 or older	0.3%	2.0%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	10%	15%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	14%	31%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	12%	19%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	0.0%	9.4%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	21%	55%	44%

Older residents in towns around Lexington Hills

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Los Gatos, CA	5.2 mi	6,800	1,165
Monte Sereno, CA	5.6 mi	1,030	157
Scotts Valley, CA	7.3 mi	2,784	682
Cambrian Park, CA	7.5 mi	630	108
Boulder Creek, CA	7.8 mi	1,385	30
Ben Lomond, CA	7.8 mi	1,476	59

Nursing homes near Lexington Hills

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Vasona Creek Healthcare Center	Los Gatos, CA	5.0 mi	2 of 5	148	(408) 356-2191
The Terraces Of Los Gatos	Los Gatos, CA	5.5 mi	5 of 5	59	(408) 357-1100
Stonebrook Health And Rehabilitation	Los Gatos, CA	6.3 mi	5 of 5	73	(408) 356-9151
Saratoga Retirement Community Health Center	Saratoga, CA	6.5 mi	5 of 5	94	(408) 741-7100
Woodlands Healthcare Center	Los Gatos, CA	6.7 mi	5 of 5	65	(408) 356-8136
Almaden Health And Rehabilitation Center	San Jose, CA	6.7 mi	4 of 5	77	(408) 377-9275

Hospices serving Lexington Hills

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Kaiser Foundation Hospital Hospice-Santa Clara	Santa Clara, CA	16 mi	(408) 342-6699
Affinity Hospice Care, Inc	Hayward, CA	33 mi	(510) 519-9285

Straight-line miles from the center of Lexington Hills. 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 Lexington Hills

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. 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 Lexington Hills: common questions

What nursing homes are near Lexington Hills?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Vasona Creek Healthcare Center in Los Gatos (5.0 mi, 2 of 5 overall); The Terraces Of Los Gatos in Los Gatos (5.5 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Stonebrook Health And Rehabilitation in Los Gatos (6.3 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Lexington Hills?

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. 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Lexington Hills, CA