Muscoy, California

In-Home Dementia and Alzheimer's Care in Muscoy, CA

Help at home for someone living with Alzheimer’s or another dementia: steady routines, safety and patience with changes in memory and mood. Post what you need in Muscoy for free and hire a caregiver directly, with no agency mark-up.

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Local figures

Dementia Care in Muscoy, CA: the local picture

168
residents 85 or older (1.4% of all residents)
1,035
residents 65 or older (8.6% of Muscoy)
42%
of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in San Bernardino County)
6+
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Muscoy has about 168 residents aged 85 or older among 1,035 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.

42% of residents 65 and older report a disability (37% in San Bernardino County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

2.0% of older Muscoy 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.

Muscoy compared with San Bernardino County and California

Census figureMuscoySan Bernardino CountyCalifornia
Residents 85 or older1.4%1.3%1.9%
Residents 65 or older8.6%13%16%
Residents 65+ with a disability42%37%33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone2.0%20%23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)34%13%12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home76%44%44%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$47,167$61,795—

Older residents in towns around Muscoy

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
San Bernardino, CA3.2 mi23,9742,656
Rialto, CA3.5 mi11,2801,420
Colton, CA7.1 mi6,080414
Bloomington, CA7.2 mi2,519247
Fontana, CA7.3 mi20,7851,556
Crestline, CA7.7 mi2,176265

Nursing homes near Muscoy

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Community Hospital Of San Bernardino D/P SNFSan Bernardino, CA2.3 mi2 of 588(909) 887-6333
Shandin Hills Behavior Therapy CenterSan Bernardino, CA2.4 mi5 of 578(909) 886-6786
Hillcrest Nursing HomeSan Bernardino, CA2.5 mi5 of 559(909) 882-2965
Community Convalescent Center Of San BernardinoSan Bernardino, CA2.6 mi5 of 584(909) 887-6481
Arrowhead Healthcare Center, LLCSan Bernardino, CA3.4 mi4 of 558(909) 886-4731
Waterman Canyon Post AcuteSan Bernardino, CA4.2 mi4 of 5166(909) 882-1215

Hospices serving Muscoy

HospiceOfficeDistancePhone
Beta Hospice Care IncSan Bernardino, CA2.8 mi(909) 763-2411
Alta Hospice Of CaliforniaSan Bernardino, CA2.8 mi(818) 426-5616
Bellview Hospice Care, IncSan Bernardino, CA4.5 mi(909) 000-0000
Ally HospiceSan Bernardino, CA6.6 mi(909) 381-4400

Straight-line miles from the center of Muscoy. 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 Muscoy

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 37% of the $3,931 monthly median income of Muscoy 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 Muscoy: common questions

What nursing homes are near Muscoy?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Community Hospital Of San Bernardino D/P SNF in San Bernardino (2.3 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Shandin Hills Behavior Therapy Center in San Bernardino (2.4 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Hillcrest Nursing Home in San Bernardino (2.5 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Muscoy?

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 37% of the $3,931 monthly median income of Muscoy 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.

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.

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