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In-Home Dementia and Alzheimer's Care in Santa Fe Springs, CA

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Local figures

Dementia Care in Santa Fe Springs, CA: the local picture

468
residents 85 or older (2.5% of all residents)
3,221
residents 65 or older (17% of Santa Fe Springs)
26%
of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Los Angeles County)
6+
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Santa Fe Springs has about 468 residents aged 85 or older among 3,221 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.

26% 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.

21% of older Santa Fe Springs 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.

Santa Fe Springs compared with Los Angeles County and California

Census figureSanta Fe SpringsLos Angeles CountyCalifornia
Residents 85 or older2.5%1.9%1.9%
Residents 65 or older17%15%16%
Residents 65+ with a disability26%34%33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone21%22%23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)20%15%12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home55%55%44%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$45,317$64,269—

Older residents in towns around Santa Fe Springs

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
South Whittier, CA1.8 mi6,350714
Norwalk, CA2.2 mi14,3842,116
West Whittier-Los Nietos, CA3.0 mi3,844614
Whittier, CA3.3 mi12,9032,232
La Mirada, CA3.8 mi9,9361,346
Downey, CA3.9 mi15,7882,274

Nursing homes near Santa Fe Springs

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Dept Of State Hospitals - Metropolitan SNFNorwalk, CA0.5 mi2 of 5102(562) 863-7011
Norwalk Skilled Nursing & Wellness Centre, LLCNorwalk, CA1.9 mi1 of 599(562) 868-6791
Cottage Crest Post AcuteNorwalk, CA2.2 mi2 of 559(562) 921-6624
SouthlandNorwalk, CA2.2 mi1 of 5120(562) 868-9761
Intercommunity Healthcare & Rehabilitation CenterNorwalk, CA2.4 mi2 of 586(562) 868-4767
The Orchard - Post Acute CareWhittier, CA2.4 mi2 of 5162(562) 693-7701

Hospices serving Santa Fe Springs

HospiceOfficeDistancePhone
Optima Care HospiceSanta Fe Springs, CA1.5 mi(818) 295-4828
Md Preferred Hospice, IncSanta Fe Springs, CA1.5 mi(888) 670-0838
Inspired Hospice Care, IncSanta Fe Springs, CA1.5 mi(818) 757-7200
New Vision HospiceSanta Fe Springs, CA1.5 mi(562) 999-1977

Straight-line miles from the center of Santa Fe Springs. 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 Santa Fe Springs

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 39% of the $3,776 monthly median income of Santa Fe Springs 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 Santa Fe Springs: common questions

What nursing homes are near Santa Fe Springs?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Dept Of State Hospitals - Metropolitan SNF in Norwalk (0.5 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Norwalk Skilled Nursing & Wellness Centre, LLC in Norwalk (1.9 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Cottage Crest Post Acute in Norwalk (2.2 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Santa Fe Springs?

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 39% of the $3,776 monthly median income of Santa Fe Springs 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.

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