In-Home Dementia Care in Tarpey Village, CA

Local figures

Dementia Care in Tarpey Village, CA: the local picture

61

residents 85 or older (2.0% of all residents)

557

residents 65 or older (18% of Tarpey Village)

55%

of residents 65+ report a disability (39% in Fresno County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Tarpey Village has about 61 residents aged 85 or older among 557 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.

55% of residents 65 and older report a disability (39% in Fresno County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

15% of older Tarpey Village 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.

Tarpey Village compared with Fresno County and California

Census figure	Tarpey Village	Fresno County	California
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	1.4%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	18%	13%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	55%	39%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	15%	24%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	18%	14%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	29%	44%	44%

Older residents in towns around Tarpey Village

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Clovis, CA	2.6 mi	17,201	1,709
Mayfair, CA	3.7 mi	502	46
Sunnyside, CA	4.5 mi	808	113
Fresno, CA	5.2 mi	67,512	7,783
Old Fig Garden, CA	5.8 mi	1,143	185
Sanger, CA	10 mi	2,834	396

Nursing homes near Tarpey Village

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Morning Star Post Acute	Clovis, CA	1.6 mi	3 of 5	57	(559) 299-2591
Horizon Health & Subacute Center	Fresno, CA	3.7 mi	2 of 5	180	(559) 321-0883
Willow Creek Healthcare Center	Clovis, CA	3.8 mi	3 of 5	159	(559) 323-6200
Oakwood Gardens Care Center	Fresno, CA	3.9 mi	5 of 5	103	(559) 222-4807
Covenant Post Acute	Fresno, CA	3.9 mi	3 of 5	121	(559) 227-4063
Orchard Post Acute	Fresno, CA	3.9 mi	3 of 5	99	(559) 251-7161

Hospices serving Tarpey Village

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
One Good Hospice Inc	Clovis, CA	1.5 mi	(559) 481-4668
Sequoia Hospice Inc	Clovis, CA	1.5 mi	(559) 321-8054
St Mary's Hospice Services, Inc	Fresno, CA	3.3 mi	(559) 222-1291
Ardent Hospice Of Fresno	Fresno, CA	3.7 mi	(559) 408-5945

Straight-line miles from the center of Tarpey Village. 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 Tarpey Village

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 Tarpey Village: common questions

What nursing homes are near Tarpey Village?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Morning Star Post Acute in Clovis (1.6 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Horizon Health & Subacute Center in Fresno (3.7 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Willow Creek Healthcare Center in Clovis (3.8 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Tarpey Village?

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.

More near Tarpey Village

More senior care near Tarpey Village

Dementia Care in nearby cities

Other care in Tarpey Village

More for Tarpey Village families

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 Tarpey Village, CA