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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Moraga, CA: the local picture

462

residents 85 or older (2.8% of all residents)

3,327

residents 65 or older (20% of Moraga)

18%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Moraga has about 462 residents aged 85 or older among 3,327 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.

18% 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.

18% of older Moraga 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.

Moraga compared with Contra Costa County and California

Census figure	Moraga	Contra Costa County	California
Residents 85 or older	2.8%	2.0%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	20%	17%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	18%	30%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	18%	23%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.2%	7.4%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	24%	38%	44%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$150,516	$90,014	—

Older residents in towns around Moraga

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Lafayette, CA	3.1 mi	5,381	668
Orinda, CA	3.5 mi	4,542	643
Saranap, CA	3.9 mi	1,047	124
San Miguel, CA	5.5 mi	1,126	115
Walnut Creek, CA	6.0 mi	20,671	4,063
Alamo, CA	6.0 mi	3,620	437

Nursing homes near Moraga

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Moraga Post Acute	Moraga, CA	1.2 mi	5 of 5	49	(925) 376-5995
Tice Valley Post Acute	Walnut Creek, CA	3.6 mi	5 of 5	120	(925) 906-0200
Walnut Creek Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Cent	Walnut Creek, CA	3.7 mi	2 of 5	180	(925) 719-8883
Rossmoor Post Acute	Walnut Creek, CA	3.7 mi	4 of 5	155	(925) 975-5000
Orinda Care Center, LLC	Orinda, CA	4.1 mi	2 of 5	47	(925) 254-6500
Redwood Healthcare Center LLC	Oakland, CA	5.9 mi	4 of 5	44	(510) 533-9970

Hospices serving Moraga

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Ace Home Health Care & Hospice, Inc	Orinda, CA	3.5 mi	(925) 933-9012
Alameda Care Hospice	Walnut Creek, CA	5.6 mi	(415) 710-8433
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of California	Walnut Creek, CA	7.4 mi	(925) 930-9373
Prohealth Home Care, Inc	Walnut Creek, CA	7.4 mi	(925) 891-9932

Straight-line miles from the center of Moraga. 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 Moraga

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 12% of the $12,543 monthly median income of Moraga 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 Moraga: common questions

What nursing homes are near Moraga?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Moraga Post Acute in Moraga (1.2 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Tice Valley Post Acute in Walnut Creek (3.6 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Walnut Creek Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Cent in Walnut Creek (3.7 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Moraga?

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 12% of the $12,543 monthly median income of Moraga 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 Moraga, CA