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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Woodcrest, CA: the local picture

292

residents 85 or older (1.7% of all residents)

3,034

residents 65 or older (17% of Woodcrest)

33%

of residents 65+ report a disability (35% in Riverside County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Woodcrest has about 292 residents aged 85 or older among 3,034 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.

33% of residents 65 and older report a disability (35% in Riverside County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

10% of older Woodcrest 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.

Woodcrest compared with Riverside County and California

Census figure	Woodcrest	Riverside County	California
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	1.7%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	17%	15%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	35%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	10%	21%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.9%	11%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	31%	42%	44%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$113,611	$65,477	—

Older residents in towns around Woodcrest

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Lake Mathews, CA	3.7 mi	1,322	153
Riverside, CA	4.3 mi	38,145	3,896
Mead Valley, CA	5.7 mi	1,534	252
Home Gardens, CA	8.2 mi	1,570	283
Good Hope, CA	9.1 mi	988	68
Highgrove, CA	9.7 mi	511	10

Nursing homes near Woodcrest

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Riverside Village Healthcare Center	Riverside, CA	4.5 mi	2 of 5	59	(951) 238-6803
Woodcrest Post Acute & Rehabilitation	Riverside, CA	4.8 mi	3 of 5	120	(951) 688-4321
Extended Care Hospital Of Riverside	Riverside, CA	4.8 mi	4 of 5	99	(951) 687-3842
Mission Care Center	Riverside, CA	5.0 mi	5 of 5	40	(951) 688-2222
Villa Health Care Center	Riverside, CA	5.2 mi	5 of 5	59	(951) 689-5788
Alta Vista Healthcare & Wellness Centre	Riverside, CA	5.3 mi	4 of 5	99	(951) 688-8200

Hospices serving Woodcrest

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Vitas Healthcare Corporation Of California	Riverside, CA	3.8 mi	(909) 386-6000
Amici Hospice, Inc	Riverside, CA	4.4 mi	(951) 335-5337
Inland Valley Hospice	Riverside, CA	4.6 mi	(951) 360-5848
Compassionate Care Hospice	Riverside, CA	4.6 mi	(800) 200-7177

Straight-line miles from the center of Woodcrest. 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 Woodcrest

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 15% of the $9,468 monthly median income of Woodcrest 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 Woodcrest: common questions

What nursing homes are near Woodcrest?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Riverside Village Healthcare Center in Riverside (4.5 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Woodcrest Post Acute & Rehabilitation in Riverside (4.8 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Extended Care Hospital Of Riverside in Riverside (4.8 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Woodcrest?

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 15% of the $9,468 monthly median income of Woodcrest 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 Woodcrest, CA