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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Clarkdale, AZ: the local picture

184

residents 85 or older (3.9% of all residents)

1,657

residents 65 or older (35% of Clarkdale)

23%

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

5

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Clarkdale has about 184 residents aged 85 or older among 1,657 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.

23% of residents 65 and older report a disability (31% in Yavapai County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

29% of older Clarkdale 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.

Clarkdale compared with Yavapai County and Arizona

Census figure	Clarkdale	Yavapai County	Arizona
Residents 85 or older	3.9%	2.9%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	35%	34%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	23%	31%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	29%	25%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	20%	9.9%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	6.1%	10%	26%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$40,577	$60,919	—

Older residents in towns around Clarkdale

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Cottonwood, AZ	4.2 mi	4,626	670
Verde Village, AZ	4.4 mi	3,088	134
Cornville, AZ	8.6 mi	824	34
Lake Montezuma, AZ	17 mi	2,059	18
Camp Verde, AZ	17 mi	3,403	195
Sedona, AZ	17 mi	3,475	296

Nursing homes near Clarkdale

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Haven Of Cottonwood	Cottonwood, AZ	1.8 mi	2 of 5	80	(928) 634-5548
Haven Of Camp Verde	Camp Verde, AZ	18 mi	3 of 5	58	(928) 567-5253
Haven Of Sedona	Sedona, AZ	18 mi	2 of 5	112	(480) 935-4300
Prescott Valley Nursing & Rehabilitation	Prescott Valley, AZ	19 mi	2 of 5	58	(928) 775-0045
Mountain View Manor	Prescott, AZ	25 mi	1 of 5	116	(928) 778-4837

Hospices serving Clarkdale

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Northern Arizona Hospice	Cottonwood, AZ	4.1 mi	(928) 639-6676
Aviant Hospice Yavapai	Cottonwood, AZ	4.1 mi	(928) 634-1073
Hospice Compassus - Sedona/ Flagstaff	Sedona, AZ	16 mi	(928) 284-0180
Quality Hospice Care, Inc.	Prescott Valley, AZ	18 mi	(480) 588-8200

Straight-line miles from the center of Clarkdale. 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 Clarkdale

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 45% of the $3,381 monthly median income of Clarkdale 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 Clarkdale: common questions

What nursing homes are near Clarkdale?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Haven Of Cottonwood in Cottonwood (1.8 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Haven Of Camp Verde in Camp Verde (18 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Haven Of Sedona in Sedona (18 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Clarkdale?

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 45% of the $3,381 monthly median income of Clarkdale 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 Clarkdale, AZ