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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Martinez, CA: the local picture

636

residents 85 or older (1.7% of all residents)

6,985

residents 65 or older (19% of Martinez)

33%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Martinez has about 636 residents aged 85 or older among 6,985 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.

33% of residents 65 and older report a disability (30% in Contra Costa County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

24% of older Martinez 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.

Martinez compared with Contra Costa County and California

Census figure	Martinez	Contra Costa County	California
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	2.0%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	19%	17%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	30%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	24%	23%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.1%	7.4%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	17%	38%	44%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$90,635	$90,014	—

Older residents in towns around Martinez

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Vine Hill, CA	1.6 mi	528	99
Pacheco, CA	2.5 mi	853	109
Pleasant Hill, CA	3.7 mi	6,027	608
Reliez Valley, CA	4.1 mi	967	235
Benicia, CA	5.6 mi	6,344	522
Contra Costa Centre, CA	6.0 mi	544	43

Nursing homes near Martinez

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Alhambra Post Acute	Martinez, CA	1.1 mi	4 of 5	44	(925) 228-2020
Legacy Post Acute Care	Martinez, CA	1.4 mi	5 of 5	96	(925) 228-8383
Bayberry Skilled Nursing & Healthcare Center	Concord, CA	4.3 mi	3 of 5	99	(925) 825-1300
Rosewood Post Acute	Pleasant Hill, CA	5.1 mi	4 of 5	113	(925) 935-6630
Willow Pass Healthcare Center	Concord, CA	5.3 mi	3 of 5	81	(925) 689-9222
Pleasant Hill Post Acute	Pleasant Hill, CA	5.4 mi	4 of 5	51	(925) 935-5222

Hospices serving Martinez

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Kaiser Foundation Hospital Hospice - Martinez	Martinez, CA	1.4 mi	(925) 229-7800
Hospice Of The East Bay	Pleasant Hill, CA	3.8 mi	(925) 887-5678
Solace Hospice	Concord, CA	4.4 mi	(925) 692-0012
Continuum Care Hospice LLC	Concord, CA	4.4 mi	(510) 560-2012

Straight-line miles from the center of Martinez. 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 Martinez

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 19% of the $7,553 monthly median income of Martinez 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 Martinez: common questions

What nursing homes are near Martinez?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Alhambra Post Acute in Martinez (1.1 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Legacy Post Acute Care in Martinez (1.4 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Bayberry Skilled Nursing & Healthcare Center in Concord (4.3 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Martinez?

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 19% of the $7,553 monthly median income of Martinez 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 Martinez, CA