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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Oakley, CA: the local picture

445

residents 85 or older (1.0% of all residents)

5,245

residents 65 or older (12% of Oakley)

35%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Oakley has about 445 residents aged 85 or older among 5,245 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.

35% 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 Oakley 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.

Oakley compared with Contra Costa County and California

Census figure	Oakley	Contra Costa County	California
Residents 85 or older	1.0%	2.0%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	12%	17%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	30%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	18%	23%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	12%	7.4%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	31%	38%	44%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$72,596	$90,014	—

Older residents in towns around Oakley

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Brentwood, CA	4.4 mi	10,323	1,079
Antioch, CA	5.7 mi	16,637	1,314
Discovery Bay, CA	8.0 mi	2,847	345
Pittsburg, CA	11 mi	10,802	1,174
Rio Vista, CA	12 mi	4,688	266
Clayton, CA	13 mi	1,764	250

Nursing homes near Oakley

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Lone Tree Post Acute	Antioch, CA	5.6 mi	5 of 5	99	(925) 754-0470
Delta View Post Acute	Antioch, CA	6.4 mi	4 of 5	99	(925) 757-8787
Diamond Ridge Healthcare Center	Pittsburg, CA	9.6 mi	3 of 5	120	(925) 427-4444
Pittsburg Skilled Nursing Center	Pittsburg, CA	10 mi	1 of 5	49	(925) 432-3831
Stonebrook Post Acute	Concord, CA	16 mi	4 of 5	120	(925) 689-7457
Diablo Valley Post Acute	Concord, CA	17 mi	2 of 5	190	(925) 689-2266

Hospices serving Oakley

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Jmj Hospice Care, Inc.	Brentwood, CA	4.4 mi	(925) 392-8536
Amavi Home Health And Hospice Care Services, Inc	Brentwood, CA	4.4 mi	(925) 684-7979
Grace And Glory Hospice, Inc	Brentwood, CA	4.4 mi	(650) 898-5784
Atrium Hospice LLC	Brentwood, CA	4.4 mi	(925) 219-2250

Straight-line miles from the center of Oakley. 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 Oakley

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 $6,050 monthly median income of Oakley 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 Oakley: common questions

What nursing homes are near Oakley?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Lone Tree Post Acute in Antioch (5.6 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Delta View Post Acute in Antioch (6.4 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Diamond Ridge Healthcare Center in Pittsburg (9.6 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Oakley?

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 $6,050 monthly median income of Oakley 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 Oakley, CA