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Palos Verdes Estates, California

In-Home Dementia and Alzheimer's Care in Palos Verdes Estates, CA

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Local figures

Dementia Care in Palos Verdes Estates, CA: the local picture

586
residents 85 or older (4.5% of all residents)
3,516
residents 65 or older (27% of Palos Verdes Estates)
20%
of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Los Angeles County)
6+
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Palos Verdes Estates has about 586 residents aged 85 or older among 3,516 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.

20% of residents 65 and older report a disability (34% in Los Angeles County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

17% of older Palos Verdes Estates 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.

Palos Verdes Estates compared with Los Angeles County and California

Census figurePalos Verdes EstatesLos Angeles CountyCalifornia
Residents 85 or older4.5%1.9%1.9%
Residents 65 or older27%15%16%
Residents 65+ with a disability20%34%33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone17%22%23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)4.1%15%12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home26%55%44%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$179,811$64,269—

Older residents in towns around Palos Verdes Estates

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA4.1 mi10,9401,955
Redondo Beach, CA5.4 mi10,923904
Torrance, CA5.6 mi26,6983,985
Rolling Hills Estates, CA5.7 mi2,151455
Lomita, CA6.4 mi3,668284
Hermosa Beach, CA6.7 mi2,664256

Nursing homes near Palos Verdes Estates

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Del Amo Gardens Care CenterTorrance, CA5.1 mi4 of 594(310) 378-4233
Torrance Memorial Med Ctr SNF/DpTorrance, CA5.6 mi5 of 540(310) 784-4924
Torrance Care Center West, IncTorrance, CA5.8 mi2 of 5195(310) 370-4561
Providence Little Co Of Mary Transitional Care CtrTorrance, CA5.9 mi5 of 5115(310) 303-5900
The EarlwoodTorrance, CA6.0 mi1 of 587(310) 371-1228
Beachside Post AcuteTorrance, CA6.0 mi5 of 5110(310) 326-9131

Hospices serving Palos Verdes Estates

HospiceOfficeDistancePhone
Torrance Memorial HospiceTorrance, CA5.0 mi(310) 784-3751
Agape Hospice & Palliative Care LLCTorrance, CA5.0 mi(213) 234-5535
Vc Hospice, IncTorrance, CA5.0 mi(310) 325-0982
High Quality Hospice CareTorrance, CA6.1 mi(310) 543-4679

Straight-line miles from the center of Palos Verdes Estates. 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 Palos Verdes Estates

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 10% of the $14,984 monthly median income of Palos Verdes Estates 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 Palos Verdes Estates: common questions

What nursing homes are near Palos Verdes Estates?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Del Amo Gardens Care Center in Torrance (5.1 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Torrance Memorial Med Ctr SNF/Dp in Torrance (5.6 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Torrance Care Center West, Inc in Torrance (5.8 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Palos Verdes Estates?

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 10% of the $14,984 monthly median income of Palos Verdes Estates 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.

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