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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Mira Monte, CA: the local picture

288

residents 85 or older (4.2% of all residents)

2,389

residents 65 or older (35% of Mira Monte)

41%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Mira Monte has about 288 residents aged 85 or older among 2,389 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.

41% of residents 65 and older report a disability (33% in Ventura County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

32% of older Mira Monte 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.

Mira Monte compared with Ventura County and California

Census figure	Mira Monte	Ventura County	California
Residents 85 or older	4.2%	2.2%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	35%	17%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	41%	33%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	32%	22%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	8.8%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	13%	38%	44%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$57,241	$81,454	—

Older residents in towns around Mira Monte

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Meiners Oaks, CA	1.9 mi	1,146	58
Oak View, CA	2.1 mi	1,339	53
Ojai, CA	2.6 mi	2,016	202
Ventura, CA	11 mi	20,489	2,390
Carpinteria, CA	13 mi	3,174	206
Santa Paula, CA	14 mi	4,557	738

Nursing homes near Mira Monte

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Community Memorial Continuing Care Center	Ojai, CA	1.7 mi	5 of 5	75	(805) 640-2280
Ojai Health & Rehabilitation	Ojai, CA	3.1 mi	2 of 5	74	(805) 646-8124
Ventura Post Acute	Ventura, CA	11 mi	5 of 5	71	(805) 642-4196
Coastal View Healthcare Center	Ventura, CA	11 mi	5 of 5	96	(805) 642-4101
Victoria Care Center	Ventura, CA	13 mi	5 of 5	188	(805) 642-1736
Santa Paula Post Acute Center	Santa Paula, CA	13 mi	3 of 5	99	(805) 525-7134

Hospices serving Mira Monte

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Pacific Crest Hospice Of Ventura County LLC	Ventura, CA	8.0 mi	(760) 808-2646
Aceso Hospice, Inc	Ventura, CA	8.0 mi	(818) 655-0502
Roze Room Hospice Of Ventura	Ventura, CA	11 mi	(805) 654-0191
Livingston Memorial Visiting Nurse Association - H	Ventura, CA	11 mi	(805) 642-1608

Straight-line miles from the center of Mira Monte. 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 Mira Monte

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 31% of the $4,770 monthly median income of Mira Monte 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 Mira Monte: common questions

What nursing homes are near Mira Monte?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Community Memorial Continuing Care Center in Ojai (1.7 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Ojai Health & Rehabilitation in Ojai (3.1 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Ventura Post Acute in Ventura (11 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Mira Monte?

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 31% of the $4,770 monthly median income of Mira Monte 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 Mira Monte, CA