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

Local figures

Dementia Care in San Anselmo, CA: the local picture

131

residents 85 or older (1.0% of all residents)

2,745

residents 65 or older (22% of San Anselmo)

18%

of residents 65+ report a disability (24% in Marin County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

San Anselmo has about 131 residents aged 85 or older among 2,745 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.

18% of residents 65 and older report a disability (24% in Marin County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

31% of older San Anselmo 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.

San Anselmo compared with Marin County and California

Census figure	San Anselmo	Marin County	California
Residents 85 or older	1.0%	2.8%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	22%	24%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	18%	24%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	31%	30%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.2%	7.5%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	10%	24%	44%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$93,871	$107,563	—

Older residents in towns around San Anselmo

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Ross, CA	1.3 mi	491	31
Fairfax, CA	1.4 mi	1,735	73
Sleepy Hollow, CA	2.3 mi	788	109
Kentfield, CA	3.3 mi	1,766	249
San Rafael, CA	3.4 mi	12,299	2,098
Larkspur, CA	3.6 mi	3,268	628

Nursing homes near San Anselmo

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
San Rafael Healthcare & Wellness Center, LP	San Rafael, CA	1.7 mi	2 of 5	54	(415) 456-7170
Villa Marin	San Rafael, CA	1.8 mi	5 of 5	31	(415) 492-2408
Pine Ridge Care Center	San Rafael, CA	2.6 mi	5 of 5	101	(415) 479-3610
Northgate Postacute Care	San Rafael, CA	2.6 mi	2 of 5	52	(415) 479-1230
Professional Post Acute Center	San Rafael, CA	2.6 mi	3 of 5	99	(415) 479-5161
South Marin Health & Wellness Center	Greenbrae, CA	3.1 mi	4 of 5	72	(415) 461-9700

Hospices serving San Anselmo

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
By The Bay Health	Larkspur, CA	3.6 mi	(415) 927-2273
Sutter Care At Home	San Francisco, CA	15 mi	(415) 749-4201
Anchor Health	Petaluma, CA	19 mi	(415) 598-0944
Holistic Palliative Care, Inc	Oakland, CA	25 mi	(510) 285-7800

Straight-line miles from the center of San Anselmo. 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 San Anselmo

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 19% of the $7,823 monthly median income of San Anselmo 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 San Anselmo: common questions

What nursing homes are near San Anselmo?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are San Rafael Healthcare & Wellness Center, LP in San Rafael (1.7 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Villa Marin in San Rafael (1.8 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Pine Ridge Care Center in San Rafael (2.6 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in San Anselmo?

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 19% of the $7,823 monthly median income of San Anselmo 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 San Anselmo, CA