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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Torrance, CA: the local picture

3,985

residents 85 or older (2.8% of all residents)

26,698

residents 65 or older (19% of Torrance)

27%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Torrance has about 3,985 residents aged 85 or older among 26,698 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.

27% 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.

26% of older Torrance 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.

Torrance compared with Los Angeles County and California

Census figure	Torrance	Los Angeles County	California
Residents 85 or older	2.8%	1.9%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	19%	15%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	27%	34%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	26%	22%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	15%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	40%	55%	44%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$78,149	$64,269	—

Older residents in towns around Torrance

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Redondo Beach, CA	2.9 mi	10,923	904
Lomita, CA	3.4 mi	3,668	284
West Carson, CA	3.6 mi	5,425	509
Hermosa Beach, CA	3.9 mi	2,664	256
Rolling Hills Estates, CA	4.0 mi	2,151	455
Lawndale, CA	4.0 mi	3,348	241

Nursing homes near Torrance

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Del Amo Gardens Care Center	Torrance, CA	0.4 mi	4 of 5	94	(310) 378-4233
Torrance Care Center West, Inc	Torrance, CA	0.5 mi	2 of 5	195	(310) 370-4561
Providence Little Co Of Mary Transitional Care Ctr	Torrance, CA	0.7 mi	5 of 5	115	(310) 303-5900
The Earlwood	Torrance, CA	0.8 mi	1 of 5	87	(310) 371-1228
Driftwood Healthcare Center	Torrance, CA	0.8 mi	2 of 5	99	(310) 371-4628
Bay Crest Care Center	Torrance, CA	1.0 mi	1 of 5	80	(310) 371-2431

Hospices serving Torrance

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Compcare Hospice, Inc	Torrance, CA	0.7 mi	(323) 782-0441
High Quality Hospice Care	Torrance, CA	0.7 mi	(310) 543-4679
Amare' Vista Hospice	Torrance, CA	0.7 mi	(424) 247-1218
Providence At Home With Compassus Hospice Care La County	Torrance, CA	0.7 mi	(310) 530-3800

Straight-line miles from the center of Torrance. 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 Torrance

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 22% of the $6,512 monthly median income of Torrance 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 Torrance: common questions

What nursing homes are near Torrance?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Del Amo Gardens Care Center in Torrance (0.4 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Torrance Care Center West, Inc in Torrance (0.5 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Providence Little Co Of Mary Transitional Care Ctr in Torrance (0.7 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Torrance?

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 22% of the $6,512 monthly median income of Torrance 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 Torrance, CA