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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Loyola, CA: the local picture

89

residents 85 or older (2.6% of all residents)

806

residents 65 or older (23% of Loyola)

19%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Loyola has about 89 residents aged 85 or older among 806 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.

19% 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.

13% of older Loyola 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.

Loyola compared with Santa Clara County and California

Census figure	Loyola	Santa Clara County	California
Residents 85 or older	2.6%	2.0%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	23%	15%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	19%	31%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	13%	19%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	0.6%	9.4%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	36%	55%	44%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$159,167	$92,440	—

Older residents in towns around Loyola

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Los Altos, CA	1.3 mi	6,377	839
Los Altos Hills, CA	2.5 mi	2,590	396
Mountain View, CA	3.6 mi	10,012	1,499
Cupertino, CA	3.6 mi	8,923	1,592
Palo Alto, CA	4.0 mi	13,369	3,034
Sunnyvale, CA	4.6 mi	19,985	3,028

Nursing homes near Loyola

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Los Altos Post-Acute	Los Altos, CA	0.6 mi	3 of 5	152	(650) 941-5255
Health Care Ctr At The Forum At Rancho San Antonio	Cupertino, CA	0.9 mi	4 of 5	48	(650) 944-0200
Mountain View Healthcare Center	Mountain View, CA	1.5 mi	3 of 5	129	(650) 961-6161
Villa Siena	Mountain View, CA	1.6 mi	1 of 5	30	(650) 961-6484
Camino Ridge Post-Acute	Mountain View, CA	1.9 mi	1 of 5	102	(650) 968-2990
Idylwood Care Center	Sunnyvale, CA	2.1 mi	5 of 5	185	(408) 739-2383

Hospices serving Loyola

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Gold Star Hospice, LLC	Sunnyvale, CA	5.1 mi	(650) 814-0056
Pathways Home Health And Hospice	Sunnyvale, CA	5.1 mi	(408) 730-5900
Sutter Care At Home	Saratoga, CA	6.8 mi	(408) 559-5600
Universal Hospice Care LLC	Menlo Park, CA	7.8 mi	(408) 807-1984

Straight-line miles from the center of Loyola. 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 Loyola

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 11% of the $13,264 monthly median income of Loyola 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 Loyola: common questions

What nursing homes are near Loyola?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Los Altos Post-Acute in Los Altos (0.6 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Health Care Ctr At The Forum At Rancho San Antonio in Cupertino (0.9 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Mountain View Healthcare Center in Mountain View (1.5 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Loyola?

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 11% of the $13,264 monthly median income of Loyola 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.

More near Loyola

More senior care near Loyola

Dementia Care in nearby cities

Other care in Loyola

More for Loyola families

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 Loyola, CA