Enoch, Utah

In-Home Dementia and Alzheimer's Care in Enoch, UT

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Local figures

Dementia Care in Enoch, UT: the local picture

72
residents 85 or older (0.9% of all residents)
914
residents 65 or older (11% of Enoch)
39%
of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Iron County)
3
Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Enoch has about 72 residents aged 85 or older among 914 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.

39% 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.

14% of older Enoch 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.

Enoch compared with Iron County and Utah

Census figureEnochIron CountyUtah
Residents 85 or older0.9%1.3%1.2%
Residents 65 or older11%14%12%
Residents 65+ with a disability39%34%30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone14%25%22%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)12%8.6%7.5%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home2.0%8.6%16%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+$55,536$59,796—

Older residents in towns around Enoch

TownDistanceResidents 65+Residents 85+
Cedar City, UT6.3 mi4,745522
Parowan, UT13 mi57262
La Verkin, UT39 mi64540
Beaver, UT42 mi49223
Hurricane, UT46 mi5,694359
Washington, UT50 mi6,786468

Nursing homes near Enoch

Nursing homeTownDistanceCMS overall ratingCertified bedsPhone
Stonehenge Of Cedar CityCedar City, UT4.6 mi2 of 550(435) 267-1700
Cedar Health And RehabilitationCedar City, UT4.7 mi2 of 5120(435) 586-6481
Garfield County Nursing HomePanguitch, UT25 mi4 of 521(435) 676-1262

Straight-line miles from the center of Enoch. 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 Enoch

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 32% of the $4,628 monthly median income of Enoch 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 Enoch: common questions

What nursing homes are near Enoch?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Stonehenge Of Cedar City in Cedar City (4.6 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Cedar Health And Rehabilitation in Cedar City (4.7 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Garfield County Nursing Home in Panguitch (25 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Enoch?

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 32% of the $4,628 monthly median income of Enoch 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.

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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