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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Parksdale, CA: the local picture

25

residents 85 or older (0.9% of all residents)

279

residents 65 or older (9.7% of Parksdale)

51%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Parksdale has about 25 residents aged 85 or older among 279 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.

51% 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.

10% of older Parksdale 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.

Parksdale compared with Madera County and California

Census figure	Parksdale	Madera County	California
Residents 85 or older	0.9%	1.5%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	9.7%	14%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	51%	39%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	10%	21%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	16%	14%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	68%	46%	44%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$81,111	$64,480	—

Older residents in towns around Parksdale

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Madera, CA	3.8 mi	6,515	868
Madera Acres, CA	5.6 mi	1,484	49
Bonadelle Ranchos, CA	7.3 mi	828	5
Madera Ranchos, CA	8.0 mi	777	76
Kerman, CA	15 mi	1,610	91
Old Fig Garden, CA	16 mi	1,143	185

Nursing homes near Parksdale

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Madera Rehabilitation & Nursing Center	Madera, CA	1.9 mi	1 of 5	176	(559) 673-9228
Madera Care Center	Madera, CA	3.3 mi	4 of 5	64	(559) 673-9278
Foundation Skilled Nursing	Fresno, CA	16 mi	1 of 5	59	(559) 275-4785
North Point Healthcare & Wellness Centre LP	Fresno, CA	16 mi	5 of 5	99	(559) 320-2200
The Terraces At San Joaquin Gardens Village	Fresno, CA	16 mi	5 of 5	54	(559) 430-8202
Horizon Health & Subacute Center	Fresno, CA	17 mi	2 of 5	180	(559) 321-0883

Hospices serving Parksdale

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Fresno Hospice	Fresno, CA	13 mi	(209) 727-2470
Lenity Hospice LLC	Fresno, CA	13 mi	(559) 825-0606
Compassionate Care Hospice Central California, LLC	Fresno, CA	13 mi	(559) 432-2003
Bristol Hospice Fresno	Fresno, CA	13 mi	(559) 320-4000

Straight-line miles from the center of Parksdale. 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 Parksdale

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 22% of the $6,759 monthly median income of Parksdale 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 Parksdale: common questions

What nursing homes are near Parksdale?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Madera Rehabilitation & Nursing Center in Madera (1.9 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Madera Care Center in Madera (3.3 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Foundation Skilled Nursing in Fresno (16 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Parksdale?

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 22% of the $6,759 monthly median income of Parksdale 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Parksdale, CA