Dementia Care in Flagstaff, AZ: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Flagstaff, AZ: the local picture

490

residents 85 or older (0.6% of all residents)

7,122

residents 65 or older (9.3% of Flagstaff)

25%

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

3

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Flagstaff has about 490 residents aged 85 or older among 7,122 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.

25% of residents 65 and older report a disability (32% in Coconino County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

30% of older Flagstaff 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.

Flagstaff compared with Coconino County and Arizona

Census figure	Flagstaff	Coconino County	Arizona
Residents 85 or older	0.6%	1.0%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	9.3%	15%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	25%	32%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	30%	25%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	11%	13%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	16%	22%	26%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$73,706	$65,905	—

Older residents in towns around Flagstaff

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Kachina Village, AZ	7.7 mi	457	0
Doney Park, AZ	8.0 mi	1,240	83
Sedona, AZ	25 mi	3,475	296
Village of Oak Creek, AZ	29 mi	3,865	286
Williams, AZ	32 mi	765	48
Cornville, AZ	35 mi	824	34

Nursing homes near Flagstaff

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Aspire Transitional Care	Flagstaff, AZ	1.9 mi	5 of 5	50	(928) 440-2350
Haven Of Flagstaff	Flagstaff, AZ	2.2 mi	3 of 5	83	(928) 779-6931
The Peaks Health & Rehabilitation	Flagstaff, AZ	4.0 mi	3 of 5	58	(928) 774-7106

Hospices serving Flagstaff

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Northland Hospice And Palliative Care, Inc.	Flagstaff, AZ	2.3 mi	(928) 779-1227
Hospice Compassus - Sedona/ Flagstaff	Sedona, AZ	30 mi	(928) 284-0180
Northern Arizona Hospice	Cottonwood, AZ	40 mi	(928) 639-6676
Maggie's Hospice, LLC	Prescott, AZ	61 mi	(928) 775-2290

Straight-line miles from the center of Flagstaff. 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 Flagstaff

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 25% of the $6,142 monthly median income of Flagstaff 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 Flagstaff: common questions

What nursing homes are near Flagstaff?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Aspire Transitional Care in Flagstaff (1.9 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Haven Of Flagstaff in Flagstaff (2.2 mi, 3 of 5 overall); The Peaks Health & Rehabilitation in Flagstaff (4.0 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Flagstaff?

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 25% of the $6,142 monthly median income of Flagstaff 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.

In-Home Dementia and Alzheimer's Care in Flagstaff, AZ