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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Draper, UT: the local picture

368

residents 85 or older (0.7% of all residents)

5,022

residents 65 or older (10.0% of Draper)

21%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Salt Lake County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Draper has about 368 residents aged 85 or older among 5,022 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 (30% in Salt Lake County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

17% of older Draper 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.

Draper compared with Salt Lake County and Utah

Census figure	Draper	Salt Lake County	Utah
Residents 85 or older	0.7%	1.2%	1.2%
Residents 65 or older	10.0%	12%	12%
Residents 65+ with a disability	21%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	17%	25%	22%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	1.9%	7.8%	7.5%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	15%	21%	16%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$93,333	$71,396	—

Older residents in towns around Draper

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Bluffdale, UT	4.3 mi	1,255	227
White City, UT	4.9 mi	770	143
Sandy, UT	5.2 mi	14,880	1,413
Riverton, UT	5.4 mi	4,900	446
Alpine, UT	5.4 mi	1,649	113
Lehi, UT	5.5 mi	4,792	355

Nursing homes near Draper

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Draper Rehabilitation And Care Center	Draper, UT	1.7 mi	4 of 5	93	(801) 571-2704
Neurorestorative	Riverton, UT	4.0 mi	4 of 5	64	(801) 417-9400
Pointe Meadows Health And Rehabilitation	Lehi, UT	4.9 mi	5 of 5	99	(385) 374-5600
Stonehenge Of South Jordan	South Jordan, UT	5.7 mi	5 of 5	32	(801) 253-1370
Rocky Mountain Care - Riverton	Riverton, UT	5.8 mi	4 of 5	40	(801) 693-3900
Sandy Health And Rehab	Sandy, UT	6.4 mi	1 of 5	141	(801) 561-9839

Hospices serving Draper

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Elevation Hospice Of Utah, LLC	Draper, UT	1.0 mi	(801) 610-1868
Auburn Crest Hospice	Draper, UT	1.0 mi	(801) 327-2295
Active Hospice, LLC	Sandy, UT	5.8 mi	(801) 438-6285
Suncrest Hospice	Sandy, UT	5.8 mi	(801) 996-8469

Straight-line miles from the center of Draper. 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 Draper

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 19% of the $7,778 monthly median income of Draper 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 Draper: common questions

What nursing homes are near Draper?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Draper Rehabilitation And Care Center in Draper (1.7 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Neurorestorative in Riverton (4.0 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Pointe Meadows Health And Rehabilitation in Lehi (4.9 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Draper?

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 19% of the $7,778 monthly median income of Draper 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.

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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 Draper, UT