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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Phelan, CA: the local picture

58

residents 85 or older (0.3% of all residents)

2,168

residents 65 or older (12% of Phelan)

28%

of residents 65+ report a disability (37% in San Bernardino County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Phelan has about 58 residents aged 85 or older among 2,168 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.

28% of residents 65 and older report a disability (37% in San Bernardino County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

12% of older Phelan 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.

Phelan compared with San Bernardino County and California

Census figure	Phelan	San Bernardino County	California
Residents 85 or older	0.3%	1.3%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	12%	13%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	28%	37%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	12%	20%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.5%	13%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	29%	44%	44%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$65,864	$61,795	—

Older residents in towns around Phelan

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Piñon Hills, CA	5.6 mi	1,492	237
Oak Hills, CA	7.7 mi	1,442	132
Wrightwood, CA	8.7 mi	1,355	21
Mountain View Acres, CA	11 mi	471	28
Adelanto, CA	11 mi	2,868	240
Victorville, CA	11 mi	14,339	1,615

Nursing homes near Phelan

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Desert Ridge Transitional Care Center, LP	Victorville, CA	12 mi	not rated	—	(760) 208-4970
Spring Valley Post Acute LLC	Victorville, CA	14 mi	4 of 5	126	(760) 245-6477
Knolls West Post Acute LLC	Victorville, CA	14 mi	3 of 5	118	(760) 245-5361
Apple Valley Care Center	Apple Valley, CA	16 mi	5 of 5	99	(760) 240-5051
Hillcrest Nursing Home	San Bernardino, CA	22 mi	5 of 5	59	(909) 882-2965
Shandin Hills Behavior Therapy Center	San Bernardino, CA	22 mi	5 of 5	78	(909) 886-6786

Hospices serving Phelan

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Desert View Hospice, Inc	Victorville, CA	7.2 mi	(877) 709-4247
Desert Wind Hospice Inc	Victorville, CA	7.2 mi	(442) 255-4311
St Martin High Desert	Victorville, CA	7.2 mi	(442) 255-4992
High Desert Hospice Services Inc	Victorville, CA	14 mi	(760) 245-8900

Straight-line miles from the center of Phelan. 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 Phelan

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 27% of the $5,489 monthly median income of Phelan 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 Phelan: common questions

What nursing homes are near Phelan?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Desert Ridge Transitional Care Center, LP in Victorville (12 mi, not rated overall); Spring Valley Post Acute LLC in Victorville (14 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Knolls West Post Acute LLC in Victorville (14 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Phelan?

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 27% of the $5,489 monthly median income of Phelan 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 Phelan, CA