University of California-Davis, California

In-Home Dementia and Alzheimer's Care in University of California-Davis, CA

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Local figures

Dementia Care in University of California-Davis, CA: the local picture

0
residents 85 or older (0.0% of all residents)
0
residents 65 or older (0.0% of University of California-Davis)
6+
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles
$16.50
median hourly wage of home care aides in California (BLS, May 2025); now below the $16.90 minimum

University of California-Davis has about 0 residents aged 85 or older among 0 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.

University of California-Davis compared with Yolo County and California

Census figureUniversity of California-DavisYolo CountyCalifornia
Residents 85 or older0.0%1.5%1.9%
Residents 65 or older0.0%13%16%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home51%36%44%

Older residents in towns around University of California-Davis

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
Davis, CA1.7 mi9,3651,339
Dixon, CA7.2 mi2,657328
Woodland, CA9.2 mi8,421892
West Sacramento, CA11 mi6,426546
Winters, CA12 mi1,093143
Sacramento, CA16 mi75,2458,552

Nursing homes near University of California-Davis

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
University Retirement Community At DavisDavis, CA1.7 mi5 of 537(530) 747-7000
Courtyard Health Care CenterDavis, CA1.9 mi3 of 5112(530) 756-1800
Woodland Post-AcuteWoodland, CA9.3 mi2 of 591(530) 662-9643
Cottonwood Healthcare CenterWoodland, CA9.5 mi5 of 598(530) 662-9193
The Grove Post-AcuteWoodland, CA10 mi4 of 5140(530) 662-9161
Greenhaven Healthcare CenterSacramento, CA12 mi3 of 5148(916) 393-2550

Hospices serving University of California-Davis

HospiceOfficeDistancePhone
Yolo HospiceDavis, CA1.1 mi(530) 758-5566
Absolute Compassion, LLCSacramento, CA13 mi(916) 399-5922
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of CaliforniaSacramento, CA15 mi(916) 925-7010
Suncrest Hospice Sacramento, LLCSacramento, CA15 mi(916) 928-0102

Straight-line miles from the center of University of California-Davis. 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 University of California-Davis

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 University of California-Davis: common questions

What nursing homes are near University of California-Davis?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are University Retirement Community At Davis in Davis (1.7 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Courtyard Health Care Center in Davis (1.9 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Woodland Post-Acute in Woodland (9.3 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in University of California-Davis?

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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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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