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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Rollingwood, CA: the local picture

59

residents 85 or older (1.6% of all residents)

373

residents 65 or older (10% of Rollingwood)

30%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Contra Costa County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Rollingwood has about 59 residents aged 85 or older among 373 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.

30% 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.

9.6% of older Rollingwood 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.

Rollingwood compared with Contra Costa County and California

Census figure	Rollingwood	Contra Costa County	California
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	2.0%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	10%	17%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	30%	30%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	9.6%	23%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	3.8%	7.4%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	77%	38%	44%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$85,972	$90,014	—

Older residents in towns around Rollingwood

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
San Pablo, CA	0.7 mi	3,650	292
El Sobrante, CA	1.6 mi	2,983	279
East Richmond Heights, CA	1.7 mi	782	88
Richmond, CA	1.9 mi	16,769	1,783
Tara Hills, CA	2.1 mi	740	47
North Richmond, CA	2.2 mi	323	81

Nursing homes near Rollingwood

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
San Pablo Healthcare & Wellness Center	San Pablo, CA	0.7 mi	3 of 5	108	(510) 235-3720
Creekside Healthcare Center	San Pablo, CA	0.8 mi	5 of 5	80	(510) 235-5514
Vale Healthcare Center	San Pablo, CA	0.9 mi	3 of 5	202	(510) 232-5945
Greenridge Post Acute	El Sobrante, CA	1.7 mi	5 of 5	60	(510) 758-9600
Richmond Post Acute Care	Richmond, CA	1.7 mi	4 of 5	35	(510) 237-5182
Shields Richmond Nursing Center	Richmond, CA	3.0 mi	4 of 5	84	(510) 233-8513

Hospices serving Rollingwood

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Sunshine Hospice And Palliative Care	El Sobrante, CA	2.2 mi	(510) 964-7833
Hospice By Blize Healthcare	Hercules, CA	4.6 mi	(510) 647-8057
Kaiser Foundation Hospital Hospice-Oakland	Oakland, CA	10 mi	(510) 752-6390
Ace Home Health Care & Hospice, Inc	Orinda, CA	11 mi	(925) 933-9012

Straight-line miles from the center of Rollingwood. 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 Rollingwood

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 20% of the $7,164 monthly median income of Rollingwood 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 Rollingwood: common questions

What nursing homes are near Rollingwood?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are San Pablo Healthcare & Wellness Center in San Pablo (0.7 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Creekside Healthcare Center in San Pablo (0.8 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Vale Healthcare Center in San Pablo (0.9 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Rollingwood?

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 20% of the $7,164 monthly median income of Rollingwood 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Rollingwood, CA