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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Marina, CA: the local picture

349

residents 85 or older (1.5% of all residents)

3,499

residents 65 or older (16% of Marina)

34%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Monterey County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Marina has about 349 residents aged 85 or older among 3,499 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.

34% of residents 65 and older report a disability (30% in Monterey County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

20% of older Marina 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.

Marina compared with Monterey County and California

Census figure	Marina	Monterey County	California
Residents 85 or older	1.5%	1.9%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	16%	15%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	30%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	20%	22%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	12%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	37%	56%	44%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$73,377	$81,991	—

Older residents in towns around Marina

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Seaside, CA	4.1 mi	4,059	491
Castroville, CA	6.2 mi	804	21
Monterey, CA	7.5 mi	6,291	1,135
Pacific Grove, CA	8.6 mi	4,571	596
Salinas, CA	8.6 mi	17,100	2,706
Del Monte Forest, CA	11 mi	1,711	310

Nursing homes near Marina

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Coastal Post Acute	Salinas, CA	7.2 mi	4 of 5	80	(831) 449-5496
Carmel Hills Care Center	Monterey, CA	7.2 mi	3 of 5	99	(831) 624-1875
Windsor The Ridge Rehabilitation Center	Salinas, CA	7.2 mi	5 of 5	103	(831) 449-1515
Katherine Healthcare	Salinas, CA	7.8 mi	2 of 5	51	(831) 424-1878
Oceanview Post Acute	Pacific Grove, CA	7.9 mi	5 of 5	51	(831) 375-2695
Salinas Valley Post Acute	Salinas, CA	8.4 mi	3 of 5	99	(831) 424-0687

Hospices serving Marina

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Central Coast Vna & Hospice, Inc	Salinas, CA	7.2 mi	(831) 758-4200
Hospice Of The Central Coast	Monterey, CA	7.6 mi	(831) 658-3737
Universal Health Net Monterey, Inc	Monterey, CA	7.6 mi	(831) 920-6345
Bridge Hospice	Salinas, CA	8.4 mi	(831) 216-5585

Straight-line miles from the center of Marina. 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 Marina

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 24% of the $6,115 monthly median income of Marina 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 Marina: common questions

What nursing homes are near Marina?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Coastal Post Acute in Salinas (7.2 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Carmel Hills Care Center in Monterey (7.2 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Windsor The Ridge Rehabilitation Center in Salinas (7.2 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Marina?

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 24% of the $6,115 monthly median income of Marina 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 Marina, CA