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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Placerville, CA: the local picture

435

residents 85 or older (4.0% of all residents)

2,604

residents 65 or older (24% of Placerville)

38%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in El Dorado County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Placerville has about 435 residents aged 85 or older among 2,604 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 (29% in El Dorado County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

40% of older Placerville 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.

Placerville compared with El Dorado County and California

Census figure	Placerville	El Dorado County	California
Residents 85 or older	4.0%	2.5%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	24%	23%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	29%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	40%	22%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.7%	6.6%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	11%	12%	44%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$59,363	$78,067	—

Older residents in towns around Placerville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Diamond Springs, CA	3.5 mi	3,108	482
Shingle Springs, CA	8.7 mi	1,057	90
Cameron Park, CA	11 mi	4,273	660
Pollock Pines, CA	11 mi	1,394	94
El Dorado Hills, CA	14 mi	10,635	1,252
Auburn Lake Trails, CA	15 mi	862	150

Nursing homes near Placerville

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
The Pines At Placerville Healthcare Center	Placerville, CA	0.5 mi	3 of 5	99	(530) 622-3400
Western Slope Health Center	Placerville, CA	0.7 mi	4 of 5	99	(530) 622-6842
Gold Country Health Center	Placerville, CA	2.4 mi	3 of 5	68	(530) 621-1100
Rock Creek Care Center	Auburn, CA	19 mi	5 of 5	84	(530) 885-7051
Auburn Ravine Healthcare Center	Auburn, CA	19 mi	5 of 5	59	(530) 823-6131
Folsom Care Center	Folsom, CA	20 mi	4 of 5	99	(916) 985-3641

Hospices serving Placerville

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Snowline Health	Diamond Springs, CA	3.2 mi	(530) 621-7820
First Call Hospice South	El Dorado Hills, CA	15 mi	(916) 281-4414
American Heritage Hospice, Inc	Folsom, CA	20 mi	(916) 306-5200
Oak Creek Hospice, LLC	Folsom, CA	20 mi	(916) 458-5994

Straight-line miles from the center of Placerville. 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 Placerville

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 30% of the $4,947 monthly median income of Placerville 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 Placerville: common questions

What nursing homes are near Placerville?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are The Pines At Placerville Healthcare Center in Placerville (0.5 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Western Slope Health Center in Placerville (0.7 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Gold Country Health Center in Placerville (2.4 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Placerville?

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 30% of the $4,947 monthly median income of Placerville 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 Placerville, CA