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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Monrovia, CA: the local picture

630

residents 85 or older (1.7% of all residents)

5,518

residents 65 or older (15% of Monrovia)

33%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Los Angeles County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Monrovia has about 630 residents aged 85 or older among 5,518 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 (34% in Los Angeles County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

34% of older Monrovia 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.

Monrovia compared with Los Angeles County and California

Census figure	Monrovia	Los Angeles County	California
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	1.9%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	15%	15%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	34%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	34%	22%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	15%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	44%	55%	44%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$61,353	$64,269	—

Older residents in towns around Monrovia

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Duarte, CA	2.0 mi	4,801	741
South Monrovia Island, CA	2.9 mi	751	74
Mayflower Village, CA	3.6 mi	1,350	187
Arcadia, CA	3.7 mi	11,341	2,117
Sierra Madre, CA	3.8 mi	2,281	291
Azusa, CA	4.5 mi	6,216	530

Nursing homes near Monrovia

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Monte Vista Healthcare Center	Duarte, CA	1.5 mi	2 of 5	69	(626) 359-8141
Royal Oaks Manor-Bradbury Oaks	Duarte, CA	1.6 mi	4 of 5	48	(626) 359-9371
Monrovia Post Acute	Duarte, CA	1.7 mi	3 of 5	82	(626) 359-6618
Royal Terrace Healthcare	Duarte, CA	2.0 mi	3 of 5	58	(626) 256-4654
Monrovia Gardens Healthcare Center	Monrovia, CA	2.6 mi	1 of 5	96	(626) 358-4547
Santa Fe Lodge	El Monte, CA	4.3 mi	2 of 5	46	(626) 448-4248

Hospices serving Monrovia

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Helpful Hands Hospice Care Inc	Monrovia, CA	1.7 mi	(626) 538-4818
Hospice Of Grace And Palliative Care Inc	Arcadia, CA	3.2 mi	(818) 553-6646
Angel Care Hospice Of Arcadia, Inc	Arcadia, CA	3.2 mi	(818) 630-5759
Pacific Sun Hospice	Arcadia, CA	3.2 mi	(626) 247-0077

Straight-line miles from the center of Monrovia. 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 Monrovia

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 29% of the $5,113 monthly median income of Monrovia 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 Monrovia: common questions

What nursing homes are near Monrovia?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Monte Vista Healthcare Center in Duarte (1.5 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Royal Oaks Manor-Bradbury Oaks in Duarte (1.6 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Monrovia Post Acute in Duarte (1.7 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Monrovia?

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 29% of the $5,113 monthly median income of Monrovia 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 Monrovia, CA