Dementia Care in American Fork, UT: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in American Fork, UT: the local picture

302

residents 85 or older (0.8% of all residents)

3,334

residents 65 or older (9.0% of American Fork)

31%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Utah County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

American Fork has about 302 residents aged 85 or older among 3,334 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.

31% of residents 65 and older report a disability (31% in Utah County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

17% of older American Fork 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.

American Fork compared with Utah County and Utah

Census figure	American Fork	Utah County	Utah
Residents 85 or older	0.8%	0.8%	1.2%
Residents 65 or older	9.0%	7.9%	12%
Residents 65+ with a disability	31%	31%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	17%	18%	22%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.3%	5.6%	7.5%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	10%	16%	16%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$71,045	$77,986	—

Older residents in towns around American Fork

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Pleasant Grove, UT	2.9 mi	3,592	413
Cedar Hills, UT	3.2 mi	885	108
Highland, UT	3.4 mi	1,831	171
Lindon, UT	4.8 mi	1,514	103
Lehi, UT	4.8 mi	4,792	355
Vineyard, UT	5.5 mi	297	44

Nursing homes near American Fork

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Monument Healthcare American Fork	American Fork, UT	0.4 mi	3 of 5	106	(801) 756-5293
Stonehenge Of American Fork	American Fork, UT	0.8 mi	4 of 5	119	(801) 642-2000
Mission At Alpine Rehabilitation Center	Pleasant Grove, UT	3.2 mi	2 of 5	52	(801) 785-3568
Pointe Meadows Health And Rehabilitation	Lehi, UT	6.1 mi	5 of 5	99	(385) 374-5600
Cascades At Orchard Park	Orem, UT	7.2 mi	4 of 5	52	(801) 224-0921
Stonehenge Of Orem	Orem, UT	7.2 mi	5 of 5	34	(801) 850-5454

Hospices serving American Fork

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Dignity Hospice Of Utah	American Fork, UT	1.0 mi	(801) 492-4892
Belle Vie Hospice, LLC	American Fork, UT	1.0 mi	(801) 997-9496
A Plus Healthcare At Home-Hospice	Lehi, UT	3.2 mi	(801) 225-0990
Serenity Hospice Of Utah LLC	Pleasant Grove, UT	3.3 mi	(801) 471-1965

Straight-line miles from the center of American Fork. 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 American Fork

At the Utah median aide wage of $17.25 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,495 a month in wages, which is 25% of the $5,920 monthly median income of American Fork households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Utah's minimum wage is $7.25 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 Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.

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 American Fork: common questions

What nursing homes are near American Fork?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Monument Healthcare American Fork in American Fork (0.4 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Stonehenge Of American Fork in American Fork (0.8 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Mission At Alpine Rehabilitation Center in Pleasant Grove (3.2 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in American Fork?

At the Utah median aide wage of $17.25 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,495 a month in wages, which is 25% of the $5,920 monthly median income of American Fork households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Utah's minimum wage is $7.25 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 American Fork, UT