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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Orange, CA: the local picture

2,487

residents 85 or older (1.8% of all residents)

21,180

residents 65 or older (15% of Orange)

29%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Orange County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Orange has about 2,487 residents aged 85 or older among 21,180 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.

29% of residents 65 and older report a disability (29% in Orange County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

21% of older Orange 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.

Orange compared with Orange County and California

Census figure	Orange	Orange County	California
Residents 85 or older	1.8%	2.2%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	15%	16%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	29%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	21%	20%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.8%	10%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	39%	46%	44%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$88,668	$84,615	—

Older residents in towns around Orange

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Villa Park, CA	3.6 mi	1,764	349
Santa Ana, CA	3.7 mi	35,609	4,676
North Tustin, CA	4.2 mi	5,775	867
Tustin, CA	4.8 mi	10,353	1,155
Garden Grove, CA	5.7 mi	26,708	3,599
Placentia, CA	6.5 mi	8,277	1,122

Nursing homes near Orange

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Orange Healthcare & Wellness Centre, LLC	Orange, CA	0.5 mi	3 of 5	112	(714) 633-3568
Mainplace Post Acute	Orange, CA	0.7 mi	2 of 5	169	(714) 978-6800
Town & Country	Santa Ana, CA	0.9 mi	5 of 5	96	(714) 547-7157
Healthbridge Children's Hospital - Orange D/P SNF	Orange, CA	1.3 mi	3 of 5	21	(714) 289-2400
Chapman Global Medical Center D/P SNF	Orange, CA	1.8 mi	3 of 5	27	(714) 633-0011
The Hills Post Acute	Santa Ana, CA	2.0 mi	1 of 5	174	(714) 835-4900

Hospices serving Orange

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Graceland Hospice Care	Orange, CA	0.9 mi	(562) 448-8721
Wellcare Specialist Hospice Incorporated	Orange, CA	0.9 mi	(714) 462-6205
Anita Hospice, Inc	Orange, CA	0.9 mi	(714) 456-9155
Reliable Hospice, Inc	Orange, CA	0.9 mi	(844) 395-4694

Straight-line miles from the center of Orange. 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 Orange

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 20% of the $7,389 monthly median income of Orange 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 Orange: common questions

What nursing homes are near Orange?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Orange Healthcare & Wellness Centre, LLC in Orange (0.5 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Mainplace Post Acute in Orange (0.7 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Town & Country in Santa Ana (0.9 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Orange?

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 20% of the $7,389 monthly median income of Orange 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 Orange, CA