Reliez Valley, California

In-Home Dementia and Alzheimer's Care in Reliez Valley, CA

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Local figures

Dementia Care in Reliez Valley, CA: the local picture

235
residents 85 or older (7.4% of all residents)
967
residents 65 or older (30% of Reliez Valley)
39%
of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Contra Costa County)
6+
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Reliez Valley has about 235 residents aged 85 or older among 967 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.

39% of residents 65 and older report a disability (30% in Contra Costa County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

15% of older Reliez Valley 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.

Reliez Valley compared with Contra Costa County and California

Census figureReliez ValleyContra Costa CountyCalifornia
Residents 85 or older7.4%2.0%1.9%
Residents 65 or older30%17%16%
Residents 65+ with a disability39%30%33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone15%23%23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)3.2%7.4%12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home32%38%44%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$104,125$90,014—

Older residents in towns around Reliez Valley

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
Pleasant Hill, CA1.8 mi6,027608
Contra Costa Centre, CA2.8 mi54443
Lafayette, CA3.5 mi5,381668
Pacheco, CA3.8 mi853109
Saranap, CA3.9 mi1,047124
Martinez, CA4.1 mi6,985636

Nursing homes near Reliez Valley

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Rosewood Post AcutePleasant Hill, CA1.8 mi4 of 5113(925) 935-6630
Pleasant Hill Post AcutePleasant Hill, CA2.4 mi4 of 551(925) 935-5222
La Casa Via Transitional Care CenterWalnut Creek, CA3.4 mi5 of 599(925) 939-5820
Tampico Healthcare CenterWalnut Creek, CA3.5 mi4 of 5128(925) 933-7970
Legacy Post Acute CareMartinez, CA3.6 mi5 of 596(925) 228-8383
Concord Post AcuteConcord, CA4.1 mi2 of 5190(925) 825-4280

Hospices serving Reliez Valley

HospiceOfficeDistancePhone
Assist On Call Palliative & Hospice Care, IncPleasant Hill, CA1.9 mi(925) 969-7634
Hospice Of The East BayPleasant Hill, CA1.9 mi(925) 887-5678
Alameda Care HospiceWalnut Creek, CA3.5 mi(415) 710-8433
Kaiser Foundation Hospital Hospice - MartinezMartinez, CA3.7 mi(925) 229-7800

Straight-line miles from the center of Reliez Valley. 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 Reliez Valley

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 17% of the $8,677 monthly median income of Reliez Valley 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 Reliez Valley: common questions

What nursing homes are near Reliez Valley?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Rosewood Post Acute in Pleasant Hill (1.8 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Pleasant Hill Post Acute in Pleasant Hill (2.4 mi, 4 of 5 overall); La Casa Via Transitional Care Center in Walnut Creek (3.4 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Reliez Valley?

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 17% of the $8,677 monthly median income of Reliez Valley 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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