San Dimas, California

In-Home Dementia and Alzheimer's Care in San Dimas, CA

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Local figures

Dementia Care in San Dimas, CA: the local picture

781
residents 85 or older (2.3% of all residents)
6,866
residents 65 or older (20% of San Dimas)
34%
of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Los Angeles County)
6+
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

San Dimas has about 781 residents aged 85 or older among 6,866 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.

34% of residents 65 and older report a disability (34% in Los Angeles County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

24% of older San Dimas 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 Dimas compared with Los Angeles County and California

Census figureSan DimasLos Angeles CountyCalifornia
Residents 85 or older2.3%1.9%1.9%
Residents 65 or older20%15%16%
Residents 65+ with a disability34%34%33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone24%22%23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)8.0%15%12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home37%55%44%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$67,179$64,269—

Older residents in towns around San Dimas

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
La Verne, CA2.4 mi7,419858
Charter Oak, CA2.8 mi1,415179
Glendora, CA3.4 mi8,7441,004
Pomona, CA4.4 mi19,8702,369
Covina, CA4.4 mi7,459830
Citrus, CA4.8 mi1,29667

Nursing homes near San Dimas

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Casa Bonita Convalescent HospitalSan Dimas, CA0.5 mi3 of 5106(909) 599-1248
Woods Health ServicesLa Verne, CA1.6 mi3 of 574(909) 593-4917
Bayshire San Dimas Post-AcuteSan Dimas, CA2.2 mi4 of 545(909) 394-0304
Arbor Glen Care CenterGlendora, CA2.4 mi2 of 598(626) 963-7531
Citrus Heights Health CenterCovina, CA2.8 mi5 of 532(626) 251-2316
Gladstone Sub-Acute And Rehab CenterGlendora, CA3.0 mi1 of 5118(626) 963-5955

Hospices serving San Dimas

HospiceOfficeDistancePhone
Global Home Hospice Service, IncorporatedSan Dimas, CA0.6 mi(626) 593-5852
Victoria One Hospice, IncSan Dimas, CA0.6 mi(909) 599-0055
Charter Hospice Of The San Gabriel Valley, LLCCovina, CA2.9 mi(626) 331-8001
Vitas Healthcare CorpCovina, CA2.9 mi(626) 918-2273

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

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 26% of the $5,598 monthly median income of San Dimas 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 Dimas: common questions

What nursing homes are near San Dimas?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Casa Bonita Convalescent Hospital in San Dimas (0.5 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Woods Health Services in La Verne (1.6 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Bayshire San Dimas Post-Acute in San Dimas (2.2 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in San Dimas?

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 26% of the $5,598 monthly median income of San Dimas 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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