Trusted Dementia &
Memory Care at Home
in San Diego

In-home dementia care is professional caregiving provided inside a person's own home by specialists trained in memory care. It includes personal care, medication reminders, memory-engaging activities, safety supervision, and compassionate companionship, in the familiar surroundings that matter most to someone living with dementia or Alzheimer's disease.

Look for a licensed, bonded, and insured home care agency that specializes in memory care, like Cognihealth. We conduct thorough background checks and employ caregivers with specific Alzheimer's and dementia training. We serve all San Diego communities. Call us to discuss your loved one's specific needs.

Sundowning is increased confusion, agitation, or anxiety in dementia patients that typically occurs in the late afternoon and evening. At home it is managed through consistent routines, reduced evening stimulation, calming activities, and adequate lighting. Our caregivers are specifically trained in sundowning behavior support and overnight care is available for individuals who experience nighttime wandering.

Respite care gives family caregivers a planned break from the demands of caring for a loved one with dementia. A trained professional steps in (for a few hours, a full day, or overnight) so the family caregiver can rest and recharge. Respite care is essential for preventing caregiver burnout and sustaining long-term family wellbeing.

For many families, in-home dementia care is preferable because it keeps the individual in a familiar environment, which reduces confusion and anxiety, while providing one-on-one personalized attention. The right choice depends on the individual's care needs, safety considerations, and family circumstances. We are happy to help you think through the options.

In-home dementia care can support individuals across early, middle, and many late-stage situations. Our caregivers adapt as the disease progresses, providing increasing levels of support for personal care, safety supervision, mobility, and behavioral management throughout the full continuum of the condition.

We provide in-home dementia and memory care throughout San Diego County, including La Jolla, Carlsbad, Del Mar, Rancho Santa Fe, Encinitas, Scripps Ranch, La Mesa, Chula Vista, Coronado, and all surrounding communities.

The cost of in-home dementia care depends on the hours needed each week, the level of supervision required, and whether overnight or live-in care is involved. Cognihealth prices each care plan individually, with no hidden fees and no long-term contracts. Families with a dementia diagnosis and traditional Medicare Parts A and B may also qualify for the Medicare GUIDE program, which can provide up to $2,625 a year in respite reimbursement at no cost. Call (619) 800-5730 for a free consultation and a clear estimate based on your loved one's needs.

Yes. Cognihealth is a Medicare GUIDE program partner, working alongside Tembo Health and PocketRN to support families after a dementia diagnosis. Eligible seniors with traditional Medicare Parts A and B can receive care navigation and respite reimbursement at no cost. Visit our Medicare GUIDE program page to see if your loved one qualifies.