Stevenson Ranch, California

In-Home Dementia and Alzheimer's Care in Stevenson Ranch, CA

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Local figures

Dementia Care in Stevenson Ranch, CA: the local picture

180
residents 85 or older (0.9% of all residents)
2,106
residents 65 or older (10% of Stevenson Ranch)
24%
of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Los Angeles County)
6+
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Stevenson Ranch has about 180 residents aged 85 or older among 2,106 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.

24% 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.

10% of older Stevenson Ranch 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.

Stevenson Ranch compared with Los Angeles County and California

Census figureStevenson RanchLos Angeles CountyCalifornia
Residents 85 or older0.9%1.9%1.9%
Residents 65 or older10%15%16%
Residents 65+ with a disability24%34%33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone10%22%23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)4.5%15%12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home34%55%44%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$145,287$64,269—

Older residents in towns around Stevenson Ranch

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
Santa Clarita, CA5.2 mi31,0743,133
Val Verde, CA6.6 mi2827
Castaic, CA6.8 mi2,20979
San Fernando, CA11 mi3,213267
Simi Valley, CA13 mi21,5892,770
Agua Dulce, CA17 mi703102

Nursing homes near Stevenson Ranch

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Santa Clarita Post-Acute Care CenterNewhall, CA3.8 mi1 of 599(661) 259-3660
Chatsworth Park Health Care CenterChatsworth, CA8.7 mi1 of 5128(818) 882-3200
Magnolia Gardens Convalescent HospitalGranada Hills, CA8.8 mi1 of 599(818) 360-1864
Rinaldi Convalescent HospitalGranada Hills, CA9.2 mi1 of 599(818) 360-1003
Stoney Point Healthcare CenterChatsworth, CA9.2 mi2 of 5132(818) 882-8233
The Gardens Healthcare CenterNorthridge, CA9.7 mi2 of 545(818) 477-4030

Hospices serving Stevenson Ranch

HospiceOfficeDistancePhone
Valencia Hospice CareValencia, CA1.9 mi(661) 249-6245
Vertex Hospice Care, IncSanta Clarita, CA1.9 mi(818) 937-4790
Golden Time Hospice, IncSanta Clarita, CA3.5 mi(833) 324-1150
Ez Comfort Hospice CareSanta Clarita, CA3.5 mi(805) 422-8587

Straight-line miles from the center of Stevenson Ranch. 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 Stevenson Ranch

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 12% of the $12,107 monthly median income of Stevenson Ranch 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 Stevenson Ranch: common questions

What nursing homes are near Stevenson Ranch?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Santa Clarita Post-Acute Care Center in Newhall (3.8 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Chatsworth Park Health Care Center in Chatsworth (8.7 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Magnolia Gardens Convalescent Hospital in Granada Hills (8.8 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Stevenson Ranch?

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 12% of the $12,107 monthly median income of Stevenson Ranch 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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