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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Napa, CA: the local picture

1,795

residents 85 or older (2.3% of all residents)

14,802

residents 65 or older (19% of Napa)

32%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Napa County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Napa has about 1,795 residents aged 85 or older among 14,802 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.

32% of residents 65 and older report a disability (32% in Napa County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

28% of older Napa 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.

Napa compared with Napa County and California

Census figure	Napa	Napa County	California
Residents 85 or older	2.3%	2.7%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	19%	21%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	32%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	25%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.8%	8.5%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	35%	34%	44%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$77,525	$84,991	—

Older residents in towns around Napa

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Yountville, CA	7.5 mi	1,701	445
American Canyon, CA	8.5 mi	2,963	306
Sonoma, CA	8.6 mi	3,659	595
Boyes Hot Springs, CA	10 mi	1,198	60
Fetters Hot Springs-Agua Caliente, CA	10 mi	441	17
El Verano, CA	10 mi	686	16

Nursing homes near Napa

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Napa Community Health Center	Napa, CA	1.1 mi	1 of 5	49	(707) 224-7925
The Meadows Of Napa Valley	Napa, CA	1.5 mi	5 of 5	69	(707) 257-7885
Napa Valley Care Center	Napa, CA	1.8 mi	3 of 5	130	(707) 257-0931
Napa Post Acute	Napa, CA	1.9 mi	1 of 5	120	(707) 255-6060
Dept Of State Hospitals - Napa D/P SNF	Napa, CA	2.5 mi	3 of 5	36	(707) 253-5000
Veterans Home Of California - Yountville - SNF	Yountville, CA	7.4 mi	5 of 5	274	(707) 944-4600

Hospices serving Napa

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Providence At Home With Compassus Hospice And Palliative Care Napa Valley	Napa, CA	1.0 mi	(707) 258-9080
Home Now Healthcare Services	American Canyon, CA	9.4 mi	(707) 551-0960
Athome Hospice Care LLC	American Canyon, CA	9.4 mi	(619) 274-1392
Kaiser Foundation Hospital Hospice - Vallejo	Vallejo, CA	9.7 mi	(707) 648-6969

Straight-line miles from the center of Napa. 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 Napa

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 23% of the $6,460 monthly median income of Napa 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 Napa: common questions

What nursing homes are near Napa?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Napa Community Health Center in Napa (1.1 mi, 1 of 5 overall); The Meadows Of Napa Valley in Napa (1.5 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Napa Valley Care Center in Napa (1.8 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Napa?

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 23% of the $6,460 monthly median income of Napa 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 Napa, CA