Dementia Care in Anthem, AZ: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Anthem, AZ: the local picture

506

residents 85 or older (2.2% of all residents)

5,215

residents 65 or older (23% of Anthem)

25%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Anthem has about 506 residents aged 85 or older among 5,215 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 (31% in Maricopa County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

22% of older Anthem 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.

Anthem compared with Maricopa County and Arizona

Census figure	Anthem	Maricopa County	Arizona
Residents 85 or older	2.2%	1.8%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	23%	16%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	25%	31%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	25%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.5%	9.7%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	8.9%	26%	26%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$77,095	$66,038	—

Older residents in towns around Anthem

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
New River, AZ	3.4 mi	3,962	124
Cave Creek, AZ	8.3 mi	2,106	166
Peoria, AZ	11 mi	38,580	4,609
Carefree, AZ	12 mi	1,817	98
Sun City West, AZ	18 mi	23,316	3,772
Sun City, AZ	18 mi	28,020	4,216

Nursing homes near Anthem

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Acacia Health Center	Phoenix, AZ	13 mi	5 of 5	78	(480) 384-5600
Lake Pleasant Post Acute Rehabilitation Center	Peoria, AZ	15 mi	4 of 5	128	(623) 566-0642
Advanced Health Care Of Glendale	Glendale, AZ	15 mi	3 of 5	54	(602) 732-3400
Center At Arrowhead, LLC	Glendale, AZ	15 mi	5 of 5	96	(623) 773-6100
Vi At Silverstone, A Vi And Plaza Companies Commun	Scottsdale, AZ	16 mi	2 of 5	24	(480) 478-6200
Life Care Center Of Paradise Valley	Phoenix, AZ	16 mi	3 of 5	210	(602) 867-0212

Hospices serving Anthem

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Encore Hospice LLC	Phoenix, AZ	2.2 mi	(623) 248-6636
Stillwater Hospice	Phoenix, AZ	12 mi	(602) 567-9953
United Hospice & Palliative Care Of Arizona	Phoenix, AZ	12 mi	(602) 296-4717
Hospice Of The West	Phoenix, AZ	12 mi	(602) 343-6422

Straight-line miles from the center of Anthem. 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 Anthem

At the Arizona median aide wage of $17.51 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages, which is 24% of the $6,425 monthly median income of Anthem households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Arizona's minimum wage is $15.15 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 ALTCS family caregiver rules: how to get paid to care for a family member in Arizona.

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 Anthem: common questions

What nursing homes are near Anthem?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Acacia Health Center in Phoenix (13 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Lake Pleasant Post Acute Rehabilitation Center in Peoria (15 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Advanced Health Care Of Glendale in Glendale (15 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Anthem?

At the Arizona median aide wage of $17.51 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,518 a month in wages, which is 24% of the $6,425 monthly median income of Anthem households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Arizona's minimum wage is $15.15 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 Anthem, AZ