In-Home Dementia Care in Rancho Murieta, CA

Local figures

Dementia Care in Rancho Murieta, CA: the local picture

158

residents 85 or older (2.7% of all residents)

2,100

residents 65 or older (36% of Rancho Murieta)

25%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Sacramento County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Rancho Murieta has about 158 residents aged 85 or older among 2,100 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.

25% of residents 65 and older report a disability (36% in Sacramento County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

17% of older Rancho Murieta 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.

Rancho Murieta compared with Sacramento County and California

Census figure	Rancho Murieta	Sacramento County	California
Residents 85 or older	2.7%	1.8%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	36%	15%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	25%	36%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	17%	26%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.2%	11%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	5.0%	34%	44%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$79,539	$68,898	—

Older residents in towns around Rancho Murieta

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Wilton, CA	9.6 mi	1,528	125
Rancho Cordova, CA	10 mi	10,134	1,145
Ione, CA	12 mi	1,726	66
Mather, CA	12 mi	495	5
Folsom, CA	12 mi	12,422	1,376
El Dorado Hills, CA	12 mi	10,635	1,252

Nursing homes near Rancho Murieta

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Folsom Care Center	Folsom, CA	13 mi	4 of 5	99	(916) 985-3641
Casa Coloma Health Care Center	Rancho Cordova, CA	14 mi	2 of 5	138	(916) 363-4843
Fair Oaks Healthcare Center	Fair Oaks, CA	15 mi	3 of 5	149	(916) 965-4663
River City Post Acute	Carmichael, CA	16 mi	1 of 5	178	(916) 482-0465
River Pointe Post-Acute	Carmichael, CA	16 mi	2 of 5	112	(916) 483-8103
Mountain Manor Senior Residence	Carmichael, CA	16 mi	1 of 5	47	(916) 488-7211

Hospices serving Rancho Murieta

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Better Choice Hospice Inc	Rancho Cordova, CA	10 mi	(916) 870-8090
American Heritage Hospice, Inc	Folsom, CA	13 mi	(916) 306-5200
Centric Care Hospice, Inc	Folsom, CA	13 mi	(916) 603-3550
Applied Palliative And Hospice Services, Inc	Rancho Cordova, CA	13 mi	(916) 638-8719

Straight-line miles from the center of Rancho Murieta. 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 Rancho Murieta

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 22% of the $6,628 monthly median income of Rancho Murieta 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 Rancho Murieta: common questions

What nursing homes are near Rancho Murieta?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Folsom Care Center in Folsom (13 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Casa Coloma Health Care Center in Rancho Cordova (14 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Fair Oaks Healthcare Center in Fair Oaks (15 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Rancho Murieta?

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 22% of the $6,628 monthly median income of Rancho Murieta 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 Rancho Murieta, CA