Central Heights-Midland City, Arizona

In-Home Dementia and Alzheimer's Care in Central Heights-Midland City, AZ

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Local figures

Dementia Care in Central Heights-Midland City, AZ: the local picture

residents 85 or older (0.3% of all residents)

492

residents 65 or older (17% of Central Heights-Midland City)

68%

of residents 65+ report a disability (38% in Gila County)

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Central Heights-Midland City has about 9 residents aged 85 or older among 492 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.

68% of residents 65 and older report a disability (38% in Gila County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

28% of older Central Heights-Midland 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.

Central Heights-Midland City compared with Gila County and Arizona

Census figure	Central Heights-Midland City	Gila County	Arizona
Residents 85 or older	0.3%	2.8%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	17%	31%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	68%	38%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	28%	29%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	33%	11%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	12%	14%	26%

Older residents in towns around Central Heights-Midland City

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Globe, AZ	4.3 mi	1,463	124
San Carlos, AZ	20 mi	429	20
Superior, AZ	20 mi	883	92
Gold Canyon, AZ	35 mi	7,112	548
Florence, AZ	41 mi	5,578	377
Apache Junction, AZ	42 mi	13,972	1,510

Nursing homes near Central Heights-Midland City

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Haven Of Globe	Globe, AZ	2.1 mi	1 of 5	104	(928) 425-5721
Heritage Health Care Center	Globe, AZ	2.6 mi	4 of 5	96	(928) 425-3118

Hospices serving Central Heights-Midland City

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Aviant Hospice Gila	Globe, AZ	1.5 mi	(928) 425-5400
Arizona Care Hospice	Fountain Hills, AZ	54 mi	(480) 588-8200
Thema Health Services	Phoenix, AZ	70 mi	(602) 889-4400
Hospice Of The Valley - Central	Phoenix, AZ	72 mi	(602) 287-7000

Straight-line miles from the center of Central Heights-Midland 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 Central Heights-Midland City

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. 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 Central Heights-Midland City: common questions

What nursing homes are near Central Heights-Midland City?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Haven Of Globe in Globe (2.1 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Heritage Health Care Center in Globe (2.6 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Central Heights-Midland City?

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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