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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Oakhurst, CA: the local picture

239

residents 85 or older (3.9% of all residents)

1,657

residents 65 or older (27% of Oakhurst)

37%

of residents 65+ report a disability (39% in Madera County)

2

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Oakhurst has about 239 residents aged 85 or older among 1,657 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 (39% in Madera County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

25% of older Oakhurst 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.

Oakhurst compared with Madera County and California

Census figure	Oakhurst	Madera County	California
Residents 85 or older	3.9%	1.5%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	27%	14%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	39%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	25%	21%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.5%	14%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	16%	46%	44%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$73,611	$64,480	—

Older residents in towns around Oakhurst

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Coarsegold, CA	8.2 mi	1,230	116
North Fork, CA	9.4 mi	1,218	81
Yosemite Lakes, CA	13 mi	1,176	39
Auberry, CA	20 mi	865	112
Bonadelle Ranchos, CA	30 mi	828	5
Madera Ranchos, CA	32 mi	777	76

Nursing homes near Oakhurst

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Majestic Mountain Care Center	Oakhurst, CA	1.9 mi	1 of 5	66	(559) 683-2244
John C. Fremont Healthcare District Dp/SNF	Mariposa, CA	22 mi	2 of 5	16	(209) 966-3631

Hospices serving Oakhurst

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Aseracare Hospice	Fresno, CA	34 mi	(559) 447-2540
Oyuna Hospice, Inc	Fresno, CA	37 mi	(559) 374-2726
Bright Horizon Hospice Services	Fresno, CA	37 mi	(559) 443-0303
Saint Agnes Home Health & Hospice	Fresno, CA	37 mi	(559) 450-5600

Straight-line miles from the center of Oakhurst. 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 Oakhurst

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 24% of the $6,134 monthly median income of Oakhurst 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 Oakhurst: common questions

What nursing homes are near Oakhurst?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Majestic Mountain Care Center in Oakhurst (1.9 mi, 1 of 5 overall); John C. Fremont Healthcare District Dp/SNF in Mariposa (22 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Oakhurst?

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 24% of the $6,134 monthly median income of Oakhurst 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 Oakhurst, CA