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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Livermore, CA: the local picture

1,736

residents 85 or older (2.0% of all residents)

12,536

residents 65 or older (15% of Livermore)

30%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Livermore has about 1,736 residents aged 85 or older among 12,536 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 (31% in Alameda County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

23% of older Livermore 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.

Livermore compared with Alameda County and California

Census figure	Livermore	Alameda County	California
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	1.9%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	15%	15%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	31%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	23%	23%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.6%	11%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	26%	47%	44%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$98,880	$80,351	—

Older residents in towns around Livermore

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Pleasanton, CA	6.8 mi	12,835	1,619
Dublin, CA	7.7 mi	6,829	528
Camino Tassajara, CA	9.9 mi	776	83
San Ramon, CA	11 mi	10,501	1,036
Blackhawk, CA	12 mi	2,639	180
Mountain House, CA	13 mi	1,640	181

Nursing homes near Livermore

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Vineyards Healthcare Center	Livermore, CA	1.3 mi	5 of 5	83	(925) 443-1800
Avondale Villa Post-Acute	Livermore, CA	1.5 mi	5 of 5	37	(925) 447-2280
Stratford Villa Post-Acute	Livermore, CA	1.5 mi	4 of 5	27	(925) 447-2280
Creekview Skilled Nursing	Pleasanton, CA	5.0 mi	5 of 5	73	(925) 201-4000
Pleasanton Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Pleasanton, CA	6.3 mi	5 of 5	139	(925) 462-2400
The Reutlinger Community	Danville, CA	11 mi	4 of 5	60	(925) 648-2800

Hospices serving Livermore

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Careplus Hospice Services, Inc	Livermore, CA	4.6 mi	(925) 449-2180
One Health Hospice, Inc	Livermore, CA	4.6 mi	(925) 400-8011
Gimag Hospice & Palliative Care	Livermore, CA	4.6 mi	(925) 273-7700
Physicians Hospice Group	Pleasanton, CA	6.5 mi	(925) 400-9388

Straight-line miles from the center of Livermore. 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 Livermore

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 18% of the $8,240 monthly median income of Livermore 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 Livermore: common questions

What nursing homes are near Livermore?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are The Vineyards Healthcare Center in Livermore (1.3 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Avondale Villa Post-Acute in Livermore (1.5 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Stratford Villa Post-Acute in Livermore (1.5 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Livermore?

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 18% of the $8,240 monthly median income of Livermore 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 Livermore, CA