In-Home Dementia Care in Pepperdine University, CA

Local figures

Dementia Care in Pepperdine University, CA: the local picture

4

residents 85 or older (0.1% of all residents)

98

residents 65 or older (3.2% of Pepperdine University)

5.1%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Los Angeles County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Pepperdine University has about 4 residents aged 85 or older among 98 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.

5.1% 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.

0.0% of older Pepperdine University 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.

Pepperdine University compared with Los Angeles County and California

Census figure	Pepperdine University	Los Angeles County	California
Residents 85 or older	0.1%	1.9%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	3.2%	15%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	5.1%	34%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	0.0%	22%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	0.0%	15%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	35%	55%	44%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$228,214	$64,269	—

Older residents in towns around Pepperdine University

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Malibu, CA	3.1 mi	3,311	314
Calabasas, CA	6.8 mi	3,865	515
Topanga, CA	7.0 mi	1,900	86
Agoura Hills, CA	8.0 mi	3,775	513
Westlake Village, CA	9.0 mi	2,157	297
Oak Park, CA	10 mi	2,187	213

Nursing homes near Pepperdine University

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Motion Picture And T.V. Hosp D/P SNF	Woodland Hills, CA	8.9 mi	3 of 5	195	(818) 876-1888
Sherwood Oaks Post Acute	Thousand Oaks, CA	11 mi	3 of 5	99	(805) 494-1233
Fireside Health Care Center	Santa Monica, CA	12 mi	4 of 5	66	(310) 393-7117
West Valley Post Acute	West Hills, CA	12 mi	2 of 5	128	(818) 348-8422
Beachwood Post-Acute & Rehab	Santa Monica, CA	13 mi	1 of 5	227	(310) 451-9706
Good Shepherd Health Care Center Of Santa Monica	Santa Monica, CA	13 mi	2 of 5	48	(310) 451-4800

Hospices serving Pepperdine University

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Affinity Healthcare Resources	Agoura Hills, CA	6.2 mi	(818) 806-0111
Divine Grace Hospice, Inc	Calabasas, CA	7.4 mi	(818) 817-6870
Apricus Hospice Inc	Woodland Hills, CA	10 mi	(818) 968-3181
24-7 Quality Hospice Care, Inc	Westlake Village, CA	10 mi	(805) 230-9939

Straight-line miles from the center of Pepperdine University. 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 Pepperdine University

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 8% of the $19,018 monthly median income of Pepperdine University 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 Pepperdine University: common questions

What nursing homes are near Pepperdine University?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Motion Picture And T.V. Hosp D/P SNF in Woodland Hills (8.9 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Sherwood Oaks Post Acute in Thousand Oaks (11 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Fireside Health Care Center in Santa Monica (12 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Pepperdine University?

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 8% of the $19,018 monthly median income of Pepperdine University 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.

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