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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Mojave, CA: the local picture

92

residents 85 or older (1.8% of all residents)

450

residents 65 or older (8.7% of Mojave)

57%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in Kern County)

4

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Mojave has about 92 residents aged 85 or older among 450 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.

57% of residents 65 and older report a disability (37% in Kern County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

19% of older Mojave 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.

Mojave compared with Kern County and California

Census figure	Mojave	Kern County	California
Residents 85 or older	1.8%	1.2%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	8.7%	12%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	57%	37%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	19%	23%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	17%	15%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	21%	46%	44%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$58,278	$51,607	—

Older residents in towns around Mojave

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Rosamond, CA	10 mi	2,279	199
Tehachapi, CA	17 mi	1,604	161
Edwards AFB, CA	17 mi	0	0
Golden Hills, CA	19 mi	2,109	212
California City, CA	20 mi	1,875	204
Lancaster, CA	22 mi	20,413	2,101

Nursing homes near Mojave

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Antelope Valley Care Center	Lancaster, CA	22 mi	2 of 5	199	(661) 949-5524
Mirage Post Acute	Lancaster, CA	23 mi	1 of 5	299	(661) 948-7501
Desert Canyon Post Acute, LLC	Lancaster, CA	23 mi	2 of 5	99	(661) 942-8463
The Ellison John Transitional Care Center	Lancaster, CA	23 mi	1 of 5	170	(661) 494-8600

Hospices serving Mojave

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Maximum Palliative Care And Hospice, Inc	Lancaster, CA	23 mi	(661) 495-2051
Bristol Hospice- Lancaster	Lancaster, CA	23 mi	(661) 674-3300
Anthem Hospice	Lancaster, CA	23 mi	(661) 310-3256
Valley's Best Hospice - Av	Lancaster, CA	23 mi	(818) 353-0042

Straight-line miles from the center of Mojave. 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 Mojave

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 30% of the $4,857 monthly median income of Mojave 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 Mojave: common questions

What nursing homes are near Mojave?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Antelope Valley Care Center in Lancaster (22 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Mirage Post Acute in Lancaster (23 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Desert Canyon Post Acute, LLC in Lancaster (23 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Mojave?

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 30% of the $4,857 monthly median income of Mojave 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 Mojave, CA