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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Magalia, CA: the local picture

105

residents 85 or older (1.4% of all residents)

1,694

residents 65 or older (23% of Magalia)

36%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Butte County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Magalia has about 105 residents aged 85 or older among 1,694 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.

36% of residents 65 and older report a disability (33% in Butte County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

24% of older Magalia 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.

Magalia compared with Butte County and California

Census figure	Magalia	Butte County	California
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	1.7%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	23%	18%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	36%	33%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	28%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	10%	11%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	8.4%	17%	44%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$42,240	$58,573	—

Older residents in towns around Magalia

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Paradise, CA	4.5 mi	3,026	232
Chico, CA	12 mi	14,532	1,612
Durham, CA	16 mi	1,461	129
Kelly Ridge, CA	21 mi	1,256	105
Thermalito, CA	21 mi	1,121	106
Oroville, CA	22 mi	2,918	364

Nursing homes near Magalia

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
California Park Post Acute	Chico, CA	10 mi	5 of 5	90	(530) 894-1010
Arbor Post Acute	Chico, CA	12 mi	1 of 5	144	(530) 342-4885
Autumn Creek Post Acute	Chico, CA	14 mi	1 of 5	184	(530) 345-1306
Chico Terrace Care Center	Chico, CA	14 mi	2 of 5	76	(530) 343-6084
Oakwood Healthcare Center	Chico, CA	14 mi	1 of 5	99	(530) 343-5595
Feather River Care Center	Oroville, CA	22 mi	1 of 5	50	(530) 534-1353

Hospices serving Magalia

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Butte Home Health Hospice	Chico, CA	14 mi	(916) 895-0462
Enloe Medical Center Hospice	Chico, CA	14 mi	(530) 332-6060
Valley View Hospice & Palliative Care, LLC	Chico, CA	14 mi	(530) 206-8259
Freedom Home Health And Hospice Care Services, Inc	Marysville, CA	45 mi	(530) 844-2755

Straight-line miles from the center of Magalia. 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 Magalia

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 42% of the $3,520 monthly median income of Magalia 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 Magalia: common questions

What nursing homes are near Magalia?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are California Park Post Acute in Chico (10 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Arbor Post Acute in Chico (12 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Autumn Creek Post Acute in Chico (14 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Magalia?

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 42% of the $3,520 monthly median income of Magalia 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 Magalia, CA