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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Plumas Lake, CA: the local picture

10

residents 85 or older (0.1% of all residents)

678

residents 65 or older (7.2% of Plumas Lake)

17%

of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Sutter County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Plumas Lake has about 10 residents aged 85 or older among 678 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.

17% of residents 65 and older report a disability (38% in Sutter County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

17% of older Plumas Lake 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.

Plumas Lake compared with Sutter County and California

Census figure	Plumas Lake	Sutter County	California
Residents 85 or older	0.1%	1.9%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	7.2%	16%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	17%	38%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	17%	21%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.1%	12%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	15%	37%	44%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$63,429	$60,799	—

Older residents in towns around Plumas Lake

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Olivehurst, CA	6.9 mi	2,171	354
Wheatland, CA	9.7 mi	613	19
Linda, CA	10 mi	2,101	160
Yuba City, CA	11 mi	11,432	1,291
Marysville, CA	12 mi	1,635	194
Sutter, CA	16 mi	543	76

Nursing homes near Plumas Lake

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Yuba City Post Acute	Yuba City, CA	12 mi	5 of 5	59	(530) 671-0550
Marysville Post-Acute	Marysville, CA	12 mi	5 of 5	86	(530) 742-7311
Fountains, The	Yuba City, CA	13 mi	5 of 5	145	(530) 751-4888
Bridgeview Post Acute	Yuba City, CA	13 mi	2 of 5	130	(530) 674-9140
Lincoln Meadows Care Center	Lincoln, CA	15 mi	5 of 5	97	(916) 645-7761
River Valley Care Center	Live Oak, CA	20 mi	3 of 5	99	(530) 695-8020

Hospices serving Plumas Lake

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Sutter Care At Home	Yuba City, CA	9.3 mi	(530) 749-3460
Adventist Health Home Care Services	Yuba City, CA	9.3 mi	(530) 673-7101
Freedom Home Health And Hospice Care Services, Inc	Marysville, CA	13 mi	(530) 844-2755
Bristol Hospice - Sacramento, LLC	Roseville, CA	24 mi	(916) 782-5511

Straight-line miles from the center of Plumas Lake. 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 Plumas Lake

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 28% of the $5,286 monthly median income of Plumas Lake 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 Plumas Lake: common questions

What nursing homes are near Plumas Lake?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Yuba City Post Acute in Yuba City (12 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Marysville Post-Acute in Marysville (12 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Fountains, The in Yuba City (13 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Plumas Lake?

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 28% of the $5,286 monthly median income of Plumas Lake 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 Plumas Lake, CA