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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Vacaville, CA: the local picture

1,730

residents 85 or older (1.7% of all residents)

16,144

residents 65 or older (16% of Vacaville)

35%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Vacaville has about 1,730 residents aged 85 or older among 16,144 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.

35% of residents 65 and older report a disability (34% in Solano County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

23% of older Vacaville 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.

Vacaville compared with Solano County and California

Census figure	Vacaville	Solano County	California
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	1.9%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	16%	17%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	34%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	23%	22%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.9%	8.9%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	22%	32%	44%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$80,115	$77,531	—

Older residents in towns around Vacaville

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Fairfield, CA	7.5 mi	18,051	2,051
Suisun City, CA	7.9 mi	4,204	472
Dixon, CA	9.9 mi	2,657	328
Winters, CA	12 mi	1,093	143
University of California-Davis, CA	17 mi	0	0
Napa, CA	18 mi	14,802	1,795

Nursing homes near Vacaville

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Vacaville Convalescent And Rehabilitation Center	Vacaville, CA	1.0 mi	4 of 5	120	(707) 449-8000
Vacaville Ranch Post Acute	Vacaville, CA	1.7 mi	4 of 5	87	(707) 448-6458
Laurel Creek Health Center	Fairfield, CA	4.9 mi	4 of 5	60	(707) 432-1200
Fairfield Post Acute Rehabilitation	Fairfield, CA	8.2 mi	4 of 5	99	(707) 425-0623
Greenfield Care Center Of Fairfield	Fairfield, CA	8.2 mi	not rated	90	(707) 425-0669
Emmanuel Care Center - Travis	Fairfield, CA	8.2 mi	not rated	99	(209) 406-6610

Hospices serving Vacaville

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Solano Care	Vacaville, CA	2.1 mi	(707) 742-0774
Bridge Hospice	Fairfield, CA	7.3 mi	(707) 376-8118
Northbay Hospice & Bereavement	Fairfield, CA	7.3 mi	(707) 646-3575
Adya Hospice & Palliative Care, LLC	Suisun City, CA	9.1 mi	(707) 200-2989

Straight-line miles from the center of Vacaville. 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 Vacaville

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 $6,676 monthly median income of Vacaville 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 Vacaville: common questions

What nursing homes are near Vacaville?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Vacaville Convalescent And Rehabilitation Center in Vacaville (1.0 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Vacaville Ranch Post Acute in Vacaville (1.7 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Laurel Creek Health Center in Fairfield (4.9 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Vacaville?

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 $6,676 monthly median income of Vacaville 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 Vacaville, CA