In-Home Dementia Care in Catalina Foothills, AZ

Local figures

Dementia Care in Catalina Foothills, AZ: the local picture

2,001

residents 85 or older (3.8% of all residents)

18,029

residents 65 or older (34% of Catalina Foothills)

21%

of residents 65+ report a disability (32% in Pima County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Catalina Foothills has about 2,001 residents aged 85 or older among 18,029 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.

21% of residents 65 and older report a disability (32% in Pima County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

25% of older Catalina Foothills 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.

Catalina Foothills compared with Pima County and Arizona

Census figure	Catalina Foothills	Pima County	Arizona
Residents 85 or older	3.8%	2.4%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	34%	22%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	21%	32%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	25%	29%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	4.0%	9.4%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	19%	26%	26%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$105,558	$60,759	—

Older residents in towns around Catalina Foothills

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Flowing Wells, AZ	7.4 mi	2,805	265
Casas Adobes, AZ	7.9 mi	17,638	2,605
Tanque Verde, AZ	8.6 mi	5,440	676
South Tucson, AZ	8.8 mi	645	47
Oro Valley, AZ	9.8 mi	17,216	2,073
Tucson, AZ	10 mi	88,716	10,467

Nursing homes near Catalina Foothills

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Haven Of Tucson	Tucson, AZ	2.0 mi	3 of 5	118	(520) 299-7088
The Center At Tucson	Tucson, AZ	3.1 mi	5 of 5	96	(520) 347-5555
Handmaker Home For The Aging	Tucson, AZ	3.7 mi	2 of 5	94	(520) 881-2323
Foothills Rehabilitation Center	Tucson, AZ	3.7 mi	2 of 5	149	(520) 733-8700
Villa Maria Post Acute And Rehabilitation	Tucson, AZ	3.7 mi	3 of 5	83	(520) 323-9351
Devon Gables Rehabilitation Center	Tucson, AZ	3.8 mi	2 of 5	312	(520) 296-6181

Hospices serving Catalina Foothills

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Agape South	Green Valley, AZ	2.0 mi	(520) 615-3996
Emblem Hospice Tucson	Tucson, AZ	2.0 mi	(520) 297-1460
Amedisys Hospice	Tucson, AZ	2.0 mi	(520) 205-7700
Copper State Hospice Inc	Tucson, AZ	2.0 mi	(520) 612-2181

Straight-line miles from the center of Catalina Foothills. 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 Catalina Foothills

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 17% of the $8,797 monthly median income of Catalina Foothills 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 Catalina Foothills: common questions

What nursing homes are near Catalina Foothills?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Haven Of Tucson in Tucson (2.0 mi, 3 of 5 overall); The Center At Tucson in Tucson (3.1 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Handmaker Home For The Aging in Tucson (3.7 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Catalina Foothills?

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 17% of the $8,797 monthly median income of Catalina Foothills 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.

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