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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Signal Hill, CA: the local picture

131

residents 85 or older (1.1% of all residents)

1,443

residents 65 or older (13% of Signal Hill)

21%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Los Angeles County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Signal Hill has about 131 residents aged 85 or older among 1,443 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.

21% 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.

23% of older Signal Hill 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.

Signal Hill compared with Los Angeles County and California

Census figure	Signal Hill	Los Angeles County	California
Residents 85 or older	1.1%	1.9%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	13%	15%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	21%	34%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	23%	22%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.8%	15%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	45%	55%	44%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$88,977	$64,269	—

Older residents in towns around Signal Hill

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Long Beach, CA	1.6 mi	61,673	6,258
Lakewood, CA	4.1 mi	12,236	1,423
Rossmoor, CA	5.2 mi	2,500	336
Carson, CA	5.2 mi	17,227	2,164
Hawaiian Gardens, CA	5.8 mi	2,281	375
Los Alamitos, CA	6.2 mi	1,619	328

Nursing homes near Signal Hill

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Courtyard Care Center	Signal Hill, CA	0.8 mi	3 of 5	59	(562) 494-5188
Long Beach Care Center, Inc	Long Beach, CA	1.1 mi	1 of 5	163	(562) 426-6141
Intercommunity Care Center	Long Beach, CA	1.1 mi	1 of 5	147	(562) 427-8915
The Beach Post-Acute	Long Beach, CA	1.2 mi	2 of 5	98	(562) 427-7493
Atlantic Memorial Healthcare Center	Long Beach, CA	1.2 mi	5 of 5	104	(562) 424-8101
Coral Cove Post Acute	Long Beach, CA	1.5 mi	1 of 5	117	(562) 597-8817

Hospices serving Signal Hill

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Haven Health North	Signal Hill, CA	0.1 mi	(949) 870-4899
Haven Health	Signal Hill, CA	0.1 mi	(562) 424-3950
Homereach Hospice	Signal Hill, CA	0.1 mi	(562) 424-9405
Royal Majesty Hospice, Inc.	Long Beach, CA	2.0 mi	(562) 424-8886

Straight-line miles from the center of Signal Hill. 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 Signal Hill

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 $7,415 monthly median income of Signal Hill 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 Signal Hill: common questions

What nursing homes are near Signal Hill?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Courtyard Care Center in Signal Hill (0.8 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Long Beach Care Center, Inc in Long Beach (1.1 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Intercommunity Care Center in Long Beach (1.1 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Signal Hill?

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 $7,415 monthly median income of Signal Hill 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 Signal Hill, CA