In-Home Dementia Care in Drexel Heights, AZ

Local figures

Dementia Care in Drexel Heights, AZ: the local picture

399

residents 85 or older (1.4% of all residents)

4,985

residents 65 or older (18% of Drexel Heights)

34%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Drexel Heights has about 399 residents aged 85 or older among 4,985 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.

34% 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.

20% of older Drexel Heights 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.

Drexel Heights compared with Pima County and Arizona

Census figure	Drexel Heights	Pima County	Arizona
Residents 85 or older	1.4%	2.4%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	18%	22%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	32%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	20%	29%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	14%	9.4%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	50%	26%	26%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$57,754	$60,759	—

Older residents in towns around Drexel Heights

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Valencia West, AZ	3.7 mi	1,662	86
Tucson Estates, AZ	5.2 mi	4,453	484
South Tucson, AZ	5.8 mi	645	47
Summit, AZ	8.2 mi	540	33
Tucson Mountains, AZ	9.6 mi	3,793	261
Tucson, AZ	10 mi	88,716	10,467

Nursing homes near Drexel Heights

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Arizona State Veteran Home-Tucson	Tucson, AZ	5.6 mi	3 of 5	120	(520) 638-2150
Sandstone Of Tucson Rehab Centre	Tucson, AZ	7.2 mi	2 of 5	240	(520) 294-0005
Park Avenue Health And Rehabilitation Center	Tucson, AZ	8.6 mi	4 of 5	200	(520) 882-6151
Catalina Post Acute And Rehabilitation	Tucson, AZ	9.5 mi	4 of 5	102	(520) 795-9574
Villa Maria Post Acute And Rehabilitation	Tucson, AZ	11 mi	3 of 5	83	(520) 323-9351
Santa Rosa Care Center	Tucson, AZ	11 mi	3 of 5	144	(520) 795-1610

Hospices serving Drexel Heights

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Catalina Hospice PLLC	Tucson, AZ	9.1 mi	(520) 999-5903
Hospice In The Desert LLC	Tucson, AZ	9.3 mi	(520) 248-8129
Sunset Hospice LLC	Tucson, AZ	9.3 mi	(520) 207-1611
Oshyn Hospice And Palliative Care	Tucson, AZ	9.3 mi	(520) 795-3535

Straight-line miles from the center of Drexel Heights. 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 Drexel Heights

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 32% of the $4,813 monthly median income of Drexel Heights 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 Drexel Heights: common questions

What nursing homes are near Drexel Heights?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Arizona State Veteran Home-Tucson in Tucson (5.6 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Sandstone Of Tucson Rehab Centre in Tucson (7.2 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Park Avenue Health And Rehabilitation Center in Tucson (8.6 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Drexel Heights?

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 32% of the $4,813 monthly median income of Drexel Heights 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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