Pine Hills, California

In-Home Dementia and Alzheimer's Care in Pine Hills, CA

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Local figures

Dementia Care in Pine Hills, CA: the local picture

96
residents 85 or older (3.3% of all residents)
934
residents 65 or older (32% of Pine Hills)
38%
of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Humboldt County)
4
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Pine Hills has about 96 residents aged 85 or older among 934 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.

38% of residents 65 and older report a disability (35% in Humboldt County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

22% of older Pine Hills 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.

Pine Hills compared with Humboldt County and California

Census figurePine HillsHumboldt CountyCalifornia
Residents 85 or older3.3%1.7%1.9%
Residents 65 or older32%20%16%
Residents 65+ with a disability38%35%33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone22%29%23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)19%13%12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home5.5%11%44%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$73,906$57,764—

Older residents in towns around Pine Hills

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
Humboldt Hill, CA2.0 mi736120
Bayview, CA2.4 mi59263
Cutten, CA2.4 mi70645
Myrtletown, CA4.2 mi1,218164
Eureka, CA4.5 mi4,340226
Arcata, CA10 mi2,643230

Nursing homes near Pine Hills

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Seaview Rehabilitation & Wellness Center, LPEureka, CA2.0 mi3 of 599(707) 443-5668
Granada Rehabilitation & Wellness Center, LPEureka, CA3.5 mi2 of 587(707) 443-1627
Eureka Rehabilitation & Wellness Center, LPEureka, CA3.9 mi2 of 599(707) 445-3261
Fortuna Rehabilitation And Wellness Center, LPFortuna, CA9.9 mi2 of 5104(707) 725-4467

Hospices serving Pine Hills

HospiceOfficeDistancePhone
Hospice Of Humboldt, Inc.Eureka, CA1.8 mi(707) 445-8443

Straight-line miles from the center of Pine Hills. 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 Pine Hills

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 24% of the $6,159 monthly median income of Pine Hills 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 Pine Hills: common questions

What nursing homes are near Pine Hills?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Seaview Rehabilitation & Wellness Center, LP in Eureka (2.0 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Granada Rehabilitation & Wellness Center, LP in Eureka (3.5 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Eureka Rehabilitation & Wellness Center, LP in Eureka (3.9 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Pine Hills?

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 24% of the $6,159 monthly median income of Pine Hills 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.

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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