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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Yorba Linda, CA: the local picture

1,642

residents 85 or older (2.4% of all residents)

14,053

residents 65 or older (21% of Yorba Linda)

25%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Orange County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Yorba Linda has about 1,642 residents aged 85 or older among 14,053 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.

25% of residents 65 and older report a disability (29% in Orange County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

16% of older Yorba Linda 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.

Yorba Linda compared with Orange County and California

Census figure	Yorba Linda	Orange County	California
Residents 85 or older	2.4%	2.2%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	21%	16%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	25%	29%	33%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	16%	20%	23%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.8%	10%	12%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	30%	46%	44%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$104,198	$84,615	—

Older residents in towns around Yorba Linda

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Anaheim, CA	2.4 mi	44,815	6,097
Chino Hills, CA	4.6 mi	10,728	947
Placentia, CA	4.8 mi	8,277	1,122
Villa Park, CA	5.4 mi	1,764	349
Brea, CA	5.9 mi	8,177	899
Diamond Bar, CA	8.2 mi	11,217	1,217

Nursing homes near Yorba Linda

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Bayshire Yorba Linda Post-Acute	Yorba Linda, CA	2.8 mi	3 of 5	45	(714) 777-9666
New Orange Hills	Orange, CA	7.2 mi	1 of 5	145	(714) 997-7090
Gordon Lane Care Center	Fullerton, CA	7.4 mi	2 of 5	99	(714) 879-7301
Kindred Hospital Brea D/P SNF	Brea, CA	7.4 mi	3 of 5	38	(714) 529-6842
Chapman Global Medical Center D/P SNF	Orange, CA	7.7 mi	3 of 5	27	(714) 633-0011
Park Vista At Morningside	Fullerton, CA	7.9 mi	4 of 5	99	(714) 256-1000

Hospices serving Yorba Linda

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Kind Heart Hospice And Palliative Care Incorporated	Anaheim, CA	2.5 mi	(949) 674-5326
Karemore Hospice, Inc	Anaheim, CA	2.5 mi	(714) 603-7152
Golding Care Hospice Inc	Anaheim, CA	2.5 mi	(714) 576-7210
Ultracare Hospice	Anaheim, CA	2.5 mi	(714) 603-7613

Straight-line miles from the center of Yorba Linda. 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 Yorba Linda

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 17% of the $8,683 monthly median income of Yorba Linda 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 Yorba Linda: common questions

What nursing homes are near Yorba Linda?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Bayshire Yorba Linda Post-Acute in Yorba Linda (2.8 mi, 3 of 5 overall); New Orange Hills in Orange (7.2 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Gordon Lane Care Center in Fullerton (7.4 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Yorba Linda?

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 17% of the $8,683 monthly median income of Yorba Linda 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 Yorba Linda, CA