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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Montara, CA: the local picture

52

residents 85 or older (1.8% of all residents)

926

residents 65 or older (32% of Montara)

21%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in San Mateo County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Montara has about 52 residents aged 85 or older among 926 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.

21% of residents 65 and older report a disability (28% in San Mateo County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

12% of older Montara 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.

Montara compared with San Mateo County and California

Census figure	Montara	San Mateo County	California
Residents 85 or older	1.8%	2.5%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	32%	18%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	21%	28%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	12%	21%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	1.4%	9.0%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	14%	46%	44%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$177,847	$103,766	—

Older residents in towns around Montara

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Moss Beach, CA	2.4 mi	747	189
El Granada, CA	2.8 mi	1,140	82
Pacifica, CA	4.1 mi	7,612	571
Millbrae, CA	6.1 mi	4,599	913
Half Moon Bay, CA	6.3 mi	2,629	273
San Bruno, CA	6.3 mi	7,596	864

Nursing homes near Montara

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Linda Mar Care Center	Pacifica, CA	2.8 mi	5 of 5	59	(650) 359-4800
Millbrae Care Center	Millbrae, CA	6.8 mi	2 of 5	140	(650) 689-5784
San Bruno Skilled Nursing	San Bruno, CA	6.9 mi	4 of 5	45	(650) 583-7768
Peninsula Post-Acute	Burlingame, CA	6.9 mi	4 of 5	62	(650) 652-3969
Pacifica Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Pacifica, CA	7.2 mi	5 of 5	68	(650) 993-5576
Golden Pavilion Healthcare	Daly City, CA	8.7 mi	2 of 5	239	(650) 994-3200

Hospices serving Montara

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Anx Hospice Care	Burlingame, CA	7.0 mi	(650) 991-1106
Sutter Care At Home	San Mateo, CA	9.0 mi	(650) 685-2830
Mission Hospice & Home Care, Inc.	San Mateo, CA	9.0 mi	(650) 554-1000
Crossroads Home Health & Hospice	San Francisco, CA	14 mi	(415) 682-2111

Straight-line miles from the center of Montara. 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 Montara

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 10% of the $14,821 monthly median income of Montara 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 Montara: common questions

What nursing homes are near Montara?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Linda Mar Care Center in Pacifica (2.8 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Millbrae Care Center in Millbrae (6.8 mi, 2 of 5 overall); San Bruno Skilled Nursing in San Bruno (6.9 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Montara?

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 10% of the $14,821 monthly median income of Montara 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 Montara, CA