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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Soledad, CA: the local picture

81

residents 85 or older (0.3% of all residents)

1,603

residents 65 or older (6.1% of Soledad)

19%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Monterey County)

5

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Soledad has about 81 residents aged 85 or older among 1,603 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.

19% of residents 65 and older report a disability (30% in Monterey County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

13% of older Soledad 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.

Soledad compared with Monterey County and California

Census figure	Soledad	Monterey County	California
Residents 85 or older	0.3%	1.9%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	6.1%	15%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	19%	30%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	13%	22%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	15%	12%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	69%	56%	44%

Older residents in towns around Soledad

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Gonzales, CA	8.5 mi	535	110
Greenfield, CA	8.7 mi	1,774	68
King City, CA	18 mi	1,235	87
Carmel Valley Village, CA	23 mi	1,575	101
Salinas, CA	25 mi	17,100	2,706
Ridgemark, CA	26 mi	827	66

Nursing homes near Soledad

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Eden Valley Care Center	Soledad, CA	0.2 mi	4 of 5	59	(831) 678-2462
George L Mee Memorial Hospital D/P SNF	King City, CA	19 mi	2 of 5	48	(831) 385-6000
Salinas Valley Post Acute	Salinas, CA	24 mi	3 of 5	99	(831) 424-0687
Pacific Coast Post Acute	Salinas, CA	24 mi	4 of 5	149	(831) 424-8072
Katherine Healthcare	Salinas, CA	24 mi	2 of 5	51	(831) 424-1878

Hospices serving Soledad

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Central Coast Vna & Hospice, Inc	Salinas, CA	25 mi	(831) 758-4200
Bridge Hospice	Salinas, CA	30 mi	(831) 216-5585
Hospice Of The Central Coast	Monterey, CA	31 mi	(831) 658-3737
Universal Health Net Monterey, Inc	Monterey, CA	31 mi	(831) 920-6345

Straight-line miles from the center of Soledad. 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 Soledad

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. 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 Soledad: common questions

What nursing homes are near Soledad?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Eden Valley Care Center in Soledad (0.2 mi, 4 of 5 overall); George L Mee Memorial Hospital D/P SNF in King City (19 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Salinas Valley Post Acute in Salinas (24 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Soledad?

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. 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 Soledad, CA