Dementia Care in Evanston, WY: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Evanston, WY: the local picture

233

residents 85 or older (2.0% of all residents)

1,971

residents 65 or older (17% of Evanston)

29%

of residents 65+ report a disability (36% in Uinta County)

1

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Evanston has about 233 residents aged 85 or older among 1,971 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.

29% of residents 65 and older report a disability (36% in Uinta County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

30% of older Evanston 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.

Evanston compared with Uinta County and Wyoming

Census figure	Evanston	Uinta County	Wyoming
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	1.3%	1.8%
Residents 65 or older	17%	17%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	36%	35%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	27%	31%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	6.3%	7.9%	8.2%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	9.2%	5.9%	6.8%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$55,800	$72,000	—

Older residents in towns around Evanston

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Morgan, UT	40 mi	546	28
Kemmerer, WY	42 mi	682	26
Mountain Green, UT	44 mi	427	0
East Basin, UT	45 mi	448	8
Summit Park, UT	48 mi	1,259	28
Snyderville, UT	49 mi	842	46

Nursing homes near Evanston

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Rocky Mountain Care - Evanston	Evanston, WY	2.3 mi	5 of 5	60	(307) 789-0726

Hospices serving Evanston

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Best Home Health & Hospice LLC	Evanston, WY	0.1 mi	(307) 789-2899
Cowboy Cares Home Health & Hospice	Lyman, WY	35 mi	(307) 786-4357
Intermountain Health Hospice - Salt Lake	South Jordan, UT	71 mi	(385) 887-6000
Symbii Hospice	Afton, WY	100 mi	(307) 885-7583

Straight-line miles from the center of Evanston. 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 Evanston

At the Wyoming median aide wage of $15.96 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,383 a month in wages, which is 30% of the $4,650 monthly median income of Evanston households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Wyoming's state rate is lower than the federal one, so employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act pay at least the federal $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor).

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 Evanston: common questions

What nursing homes are near Evanston?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Rocky Mountain Care - Evanston in Evanston (2.3 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Evanston?

At the Wyoming median aide wage of $15.96 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,383 a month in wages, which is 30% of the $4,650 monthly median income of Evanston households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Wyoming's state rate is lower than the federal one, so employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act pay at least the federal $7.25 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor).

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 Evanston, WY