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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Pleasanton, CA: the local picture

1,619

residents 85 or older (2.1% of all residents)

12,835

residents 65 or older (17% of Pleasanton)

29%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Alameda County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Pleasanton has about 1,619 residents aged 85 or older among 12,835 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.

29% of residents 65 and older report a disability (31% in Alameda County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

21% of older Pleasanton 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.

Pleasanton compared with Alameda County and California

Census figure	Pleasanton	Alameda County	California
Residents 85 or older	2.1%	1.9%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	17%	15%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	31%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	21%	23%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.0%	11%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	44%	47%	44%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$97,776	$80,351	—

Older residents in towns around Pleasanton

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Dublin, CA	3.5 mi	6,829	528
Livermore, CA	6.8 mi	12,536	1,736
San Ramon, CA	7.3 mi	10,501	1,036
Camino Tassajara, CA	8.5 mi	776	83
Union City, CA	8.7 mi	13,101	1,472
Fairview, CA	9.0 mi	2,192	268

Nursing homes near Pleasanton

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Pleasanton Nursing And Rehabilitation Center	Pleasanton, CA	0.9 mi	5 of 5	139	(925) 462-2400
Creekview Skilled Nursing	Pleasanton, CA	2.6 mi	5 of 5	73	(925) 201-4000
The Vineyards Healthcare Center	Livermore, CA	5.6 mi	5 of 5	83	(925) 443-1800
Avondale Villa Post-Acute	Livermore, CA	5.6 mi	5 of 5	37	(925) 447-2280
Stratford Villa Post-Acute	Livermore, CA	5.6 mi	4 of 5	27	(925) 447-2280
Niles Canyon Post Acute	Fremont, CA	8.3 mi	5 of 5	73	(510) 793-3000

Hospices serving Pleasanton

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Physicians Hospice Group	Pleasanton, CA	0.3 mi	(925) 400-9388
Sunbright Hospice Care	Pleasanton, CA	0.3 mi	(925) 750-7352
Lifeguard Hospice Care, Inc	Pleasanton, CA	0.3 mi	(925) 226-7185
American Hospice And Home Health Care Service Inc	Pleasanton, CA	0.3 mi	(925) 240-6300

Straight-line miles from the center of Pleasanton. 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 Pleasanton

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 18% of the $8,148 monthly median income of Pleasanton 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 Pleasanton: common questions

What nursing homes are near Pleasanton?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Pleasanton Nursing And Rehabilitation Center in Pleasanton (0.9 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Creekview Skilled Nursing in Pleasanton (2.6 mi, 5 of 5 overall); The Vineyards Healthcare Center in Livermore (5.6 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Pleasanton?

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 18% of the $8,148 monthly median income of Pleasanton 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 Pleasanton, CA