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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Fillmore, UT: the local picture

80

residents 85 or older (3.0% of all residents)

370

residents 65 or older (14% of Fillmore)

38%

of residents 65+ report a disability (39% in Millard County)

2

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Fillmore has about 80 residents aged 85 or older among 370 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.

38% of residents 65 and older report a disability (39% in Millard County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

21% of older Fillmore 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.

Fillmore compared with Millard County and Utah

Census figure	Fillmore	Millard County	Utah
Residents 85 or older	3.0%	2.2%	1.2%
Residents 65 or older	14%	17%	12%
Residents 65+ with a disability	38%	39%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	21%	24%	22%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	1.4%	4.1%	7.5%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	12%	13%	16%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$54,038	$58,013	—

Older residents in towns around Fillmore

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Richfield, UT	19 mi	1,171	166
Salina, UT	26 mi	426	9
Monroe, UT	26 mi	638	87
Delta, UT	30 mi	514	58
Gunnison, UT	31 mi	326	31
Manti, UT	43 mi	613	37

Nursing homes near Fillmore

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Mission At Richfield Nursing And Rehabilitation	Richfield, UT	19 mi	4 of 5	98	(435) 896-8211
Stonehenge Of Richfield	Richfield, UT	19 mi	4 of 5	30	(435) 896-2000

Hospices serving Fillmore

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
At Home Hospice	Salina, UT	25 mi	(435) 529-3233
Intermountain Health Hospice - Salt Lake	South Jordan, UT	112 mi	(385) 887-6000

Straight-line miles from the center of Fillmore. 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 Fillmore

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 33% of the $4,503 monthly median income of Fillmore 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 Fillmore: common questions

What nursing homes are near Fillmore?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Mission At Richfield Nursing And Rehabilitation in Richfield (19 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Stonehenge Of Richfield in Richfield (19 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Fillmore?

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 33% of the $4,503 monthly median income of Fillmore 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 (small-place figures carry wide margins of error); 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 Fillmore, UT