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

Local figures

Dementia Care in West Athens, CA: the local picture

139

residents 85 or older (1.6% of all residents)

1,294

residents 65 or older (15% of West Athens)

32%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

West Athens has about 139 residents aged 85 or older among 1,294 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.

32% 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.

16% of older West Athens 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.

West Athens compared with Los Angeles County and California

Census figure	West Athens	Los Angeles County	California
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	1.9%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	15%	15%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	32%	34%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	16%	22%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	13%	15%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	41%	55%	44%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$61,806	$64,269	—

Older residents in towns around West Athens

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Westmont, CA	1.3 mi	3,798	323
Gardena, CA	2.0 mi	10,053	1,359
West Rancho Dominguez, CA	2.4 mi	2,762	343
Hawthorne, CA	2.6 mi	8,709	931
Alondra Park, CA	3.0 mi	1,417	167
Inglewood, CA	3.3 mi	15,113	1,858

Nursing homes near West Athens

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Rosecrans Care Center	Gardena, CA	1.7 mi	3 of 5	106	(310) 323-3194
Las Flores Convalescent Hospital	Gardena, CA	1.7 mi	1 of 5	144	(310) 323-4570
Avalon Villa Care Center	Los Angeles, CA	1.9 mi	1 of 5	131	(323) 756-8191
View Heights Conv Hosp	Los Angeles, CA	1.9 mi	2 of 5	163	(323) 757-1881
Gardena Convalescent Center	Gardena, CA	2.0 mi	3 of 5	74	(310) 532-9460
Camino Healthcare	Hawthorne, CA	2.0 mi	2 of 5	99	(310) 675-3304

Hospices serving West Athens

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Saint Luka Hospice, Inc	Gardena, CA	1.9 mi	(818) 960-7272
Evergreen Home Care & Hospice, Inc	Los Angeles, CA	6.5 mi	(323) 293-7072
High Quality Hospice Care	Torrance, CA	6.5 mi	(310) 543-4679
Providence At Home With Compassus Hospice Care La County	Torrance, CA	6.5 mi	(310) 530-3800

Straight-line miles from the center of West Athens. 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 West Athens

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 28% of the $5,151 monthly median income of West Athens 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 West Athens: common questions

What nursing homes are near West Athens?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Rosecrans Care Center in Gardena (1.7 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Las Flores Convalescent Hospital in Gardena (1.7 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Avalon Villa Care Center in Los Angeles (1.9 mi, 1 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in West Athens?

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 28% of the $5,151 monthly median income of West Athens 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 West Athens, CA