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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Myrtletown, CA: the local picture

164

residents 85 or older (3.1% of all residents)

1,218

residents 65 or older (23% of Myrtletown)

37%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Humboldt County)

4

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Myrtletown has about 164 residents aged 85 or older among 1,218 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.

37% of residents 65 and older report a disability (35% in Humboldt County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

50% of older Myrtletown 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.

Myrtletown compared with Humboldt County and California

Census figure	Myrtletown	Humboldt County	California
Residents 85 or older	3.1%	1.7%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	23%	20%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	35%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	50%	29%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.0%	13%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	12%	11%	44%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$53,636	$57,764	—

Older residents in towns around Myrtletown

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Eureka, CA	1.4 mi	4,340	226
Cutten, CA	1.7 mi	706	45
Bayview, CA	3.0 mi	592	63
Pine Hills, CA	4.2 mi	934	96
Humboldt Hill, CA	5.8 mi	736	120
Arcata, CA	5.9 mi	2,643	230

Nursing homes near Myrtletown

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Eureka Rehabilitation & Wellness Center, LP	Eureka, CA	0.5 mi	2 of 5	99	(707) 445-3261
Granada Rehabilitation & Wellness Center, LP	Eureka, CA	0.7 mi	2 of 5	87	(707) 443-1627
Seaview Rehabilitation & Wellness Center, LP	Eureka, CA	5.4 mi	3 of 5	99	(707) 443-5668
Fortuna Rehabilitation And Wellness Center, LP	Fortuna, CA	14 mi	2 of 5	104	(707) 725-4467

Hospices serving Myrtletown

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of Humboldt, Inc.	Eureka, CA	2.5 mi	(707) 445-8443

Straight-line miles from the center of Myrtletown. 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 Myrtletown

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 33% of the $4,470 monthly median income of Myrtletown 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 Myrtletown: common questions

What nursing homes are near Myrtletown?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Eureka Rehabilitation & Wellness Center, LP in Eureka (0.5 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Granada Rehabilitation & Wellness Center, LP in Eureka (0.7 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Seaview Rehabilitation & Wellness Center, LP in Eureka (5.4 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Myrtletown?

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 33% of the $4,470 monthly median income of Myrtletown 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 Myrtletown, CA