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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Ojai, CA: the local picture

202

residents 85 or older (2.7% of all residents)

2,016

residents 65 or older (27% of Ojai)

24%

of residents 65+ report a disability (33% in Ventura County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Ojai has about 202 residents aged 85 or older among 2,016 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.

24% of residents 65 and older report a disability (33% in Ventura County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

29% of older Ojai 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.

Ojai compared with Ventura County and California

Census figure	Ojai	Ventura County	California
Residents 85 or older	2.7%	2.2%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	27%	17%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	24%	33%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	22%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.1%	8.8%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	19%	38%	44%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$75,500	$81,454	—

Older residents in towns around Ojai

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Meiners Oaks, CA	1.4 mi	1,146	58
Mira Monte, CA	2.6 mi	2,389	288
Oak View, CA	4.4 mi	1,339	53
Santa Paula, CA	12 mi	4,557	738
Ventura, CA	13 mi	20,489	2,390
El Rio, CA	15 mi	676	63

Nursing homes near Ojai

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Ojai Health & Rehabilitation	Ojai, CA	0.4 mi	2 of 5	74	(805) 646-8124
Community Memorial Continuing Care Center	Ojai, CA	0.9 mi	5 of 5	75	(805) 640-2280
Santa Paula Post Acute Center	Santa Paula, CA	12 mi	3 of 5	99	(805) 525-7134
Ventura Post Acute	Ventura, CA	12 mi	5 of 5	71	(805) 642-4196
Coastal View Healthcare Center	Ventura, CA	12 mi	5 of 5	96	(805) 642-4101
Victoria Care Center	Ventura, CA	13 mi	5 of 5	188	(805) 642-1736

Hospices serving Ojai

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Pacific Crest Hospice Of Ventura County LLC	Ventura, CA	10 mi	(760) 808-2646
Aceso Hospice, Inc	Ventura, CA	10 mi	(818) 655-0502
Roze Room Hospice Of Ventura	Ventura, CA	12 mi	(805) 654-0191
Livingston Memorial Visiting Nurse Association - H	Ventura, CA	12 mi	(805) 642-1608

Straight-line miles from the center of Ojai. 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 Ojai

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 $6,292 monthly median income of Ojai 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 Ojai: common questions

What nursing homes are near Ojai?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Ojai Health & Rehabilitation in Ojai (0.4 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Community Memorial Continuing Care Center in Ojai (0.9 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Santa Paula Post Acute Center in Santa Paula (12 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Ojai?

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 $6,292 monthly median income of Ojai 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 Ojai, CA