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

Local figures

Dementia Care in San Leandro, CA: the local picture

2,092

residents 85 or older (2.4% of all residents)

16,601

residents 65 or older (19% of San Leandro)

33%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Alameda County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

San Leandro has about 2,092 residents aged 85 or older among 16,601 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.

33% of residents 65 and older report a disability (31% in Alameda County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

23% of older San Leandro 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 Leandro compared with Alameda County and California

Census figure	San Leandro	Alameda County	California
Residents 85 or older	2.4%	1.9%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	19%	15%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	31%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	23%	23%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	11%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	55%	47%	44%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$69,643	$80,351	—

Older residents in towns around San Leandro

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
San Lorenzo, CA	2.4 mi	5,177	505
Ashland, CA	2.7 mi	2,604	303
Cherryland, CA	3.6 mi	2,186	290
Castro Valley, CA	5.5 mi	12,214	1,338
Oakland, CA	5.7 mi	64,520	7,698
Alameda, CA	5.9 mi	13,824	2,231

Nursing homes near San Leandro

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Washington Center	San Leandro, CA	1.3 mi	5 of 5	99	(510) 352-2211
San Leandro Healthcare Center	San Leandro, CA	1.6 mi	4 of 5	62	(510) 357-4015
Bancroft Healthcare Center	San Leandro, CA	1.7 mi	3 of 5	39	(510) 483-1680
Jones Convalescent Hospital	San Leandro, CA	1.8 mi	4 of 5	25	(510) 483-6200
Alameda County Medical Center D/P SNF	San Leandro, CA	2.4 mi	5 of 5	109	(510) 895-4279
All Saint's Subacute & Transitional Care	San Leandro, CA	2.4 mi	3 of 5	86	(510) 481-3200

Hospices serving San Leandro

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
A1 Pro Hospice Care	San Leandro, CA	1.2 mi	(510) 819-0888
Pathways Home Health And Hospice	Oakland, CA	4.0 mi	(510) 632-4390
Healthflex Hospice	Oakland, CA	4.0 mi	(510) 553-1900
Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of CA - Oakla	Oakland, CA	4.0 mi	(408) 372-7024

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

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 25% of the $5,804 monthly median income of San Leandro 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 Leandro: common questions

What nursing homes are near San Leandro?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Washington Center in San Leandro (1.3 mi, 5 of 5 overall); San Leandro Healthcare Center in San Leandro (1.6 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Bancroft Healthcare Center in San Leandro (1.7 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in San Leandro?

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 25% of the $5,804 monthly median income of San Leandro 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 Leandro, CA