Dementia Care in Cedar City, UT: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Cedar City, UT: the local picture

522

residents 85 or older (1.4% of all residents)

4,745

residents 65 or older (12% of Cedar City)

33%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Iron County)

2

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Cedar City has about 522 residents aged 85 or older among 4,745 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.

33% of residents 65 and older report a disability (34% in Iron County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

27% of older Cedar City 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.

Cedar City compared with Iron County and Utah

Census figure	Cedar City	Iron County	Utah
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	1.3%	1.2%
Residents 65 or older	12%	14%	12%
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	34%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	25%	22%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.3%	8.6%	7.5%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	12%	8.6%	16%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$66,920	$59,796	—

Older residents in towns around Cedar City

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Enoch, UT	6.3 mi	914	72
Parowan, UT	18 mi	572	62
La Verkin, UT	32 mi	645	40
Hurricane, UT	40 mi	5,694	359
Washington, UT	44 mi	6,786	468
Ivins, UT	48 mi	3,191	169

Nursing homes near Cedar City

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Cedar Health And Rehabilitation	Cedar City, UT	1.8 mi	2 of 5	120	(435) 586-6481
Stonehenge Of Cedar City	Cedar City, UT	1.9 mi	2 of 5	50	(435) 267-1700

Hospices serving Cedar City

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Atlas Hospice Of Southern Utah	St. George, UT	44 mi	(435) 628-8410
Intermountain Health Hospice - St. George	St George, UT	48 mi	(435) 251-2367
Enhabit Hospice Of Southern Utah	St. George, UT	48 mi	(435) 634-9300
Zion's Way Hospice	St George, UT	48 mi	(435) 688-0648

Straight-line miles from the center of Cedar City. 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 Cedar City

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 27% of the $5,577 monthly median income of Cedar City 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 Cedar City: common questions

What nursing homes are near Cedar City?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Cedar Health And Rehabilitation in Cedar City (1.8 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Stonehenge Of Cedar City in Cedar City (1.9 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Cedar City?

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 27% of the $5,577 monthly median income of Cedar City 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.

More near Cedar City

More senior care near Cedar City

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 Cedar City, UT