Lodi, California

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

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Local figures

Dementia Care in Lodi, CA: the local picture

1,477
residents 85 or older (2.2% of all residents)
10,802
residents 65 or older (16% of Lodi)
40%
of residents 65+ report a disability (39% in San Joaquin County)
6+
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Lodi has about 1,477 residents aged 85 or older among 10,802 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.

40% of residents 65 and older report a disability (39% in San Joaquin County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

28% of older Lodi 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.

Lodi compared with San Joaquin County and California

Census figureLodiSan Joaquin CountyCalifornia
Residents 85 or older2.2%1.5%1.9%
Residents 65 or older16%14%16%
Residents 65+ with a disability40%39%33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone28%22%23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)9.8%11%12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home36%43%44%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$65,326$65,486—

Older residents in towns around Lodi

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
Woodbridge, CA3.6 mi1,067148
Morada, CA6.2 mi91789
Collierville, CA6.5 mi2690
Lockeford, CA7.7 mi1,076111
Lincoln Village, CA8.4 mi83948
Dogtown, CA9.5 mi555128

Nursing homes near Lodi

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Fairmont Rehabilitation HospitalLodi, CA0.0 mi4 of 559(209) 368-0693
Lodi Nursing & RehabilitationLodi, CA0.4 mi4 of 574(209) 334-3825
Arbor Rehabilitation & Nursing CenterLodi, CA0.6 mi4 of 5149(209) 333-1222
Vienna Nursing And Rehabilitation CenterLodi, CA1.6 mi4 of 5150(209) 368-7141
Lodi Creek Post AcuteLodi, CA1.8 mi3 of 586(209) 334-3760
Creekside CenterStockton, CA6.5 mi2 of 575(209) 478-6488

Hospices serving Lodi

HospiceOfficeDistancePhone
Elixir Hospice CareLodi, CA2.5 mi(209) 369-5110
Prohealth Home Care, IncStockton, CA8.4 mi(877) 300-6130
Bristol Hospice- StocktonStockton, CA8.8 mi(209) 670-8000
Suncrest Hospice San JoaquinStockton, CA8.8 mi(619) 356-0997

Straight-line miles from the center of Lodi. 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 Lodi

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 27% of the $5,444 monthly median income of Lodi 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 Lodi: common questions

What nursing homes are near Lodi?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Fairmont Rehabilitation Hospital in Lodi (0.0 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Lodi Nursing & Rehabilitation in Lodi (0.4 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Arbor Rehabilitation & Nursing Center in Lodi (0.6 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Lodi?

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 27% of the $5,444 monthly median income of Lodi 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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