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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Gilbert, AZ: the local picture

2,579

residents 85 or older (0.9% of all residents)

30,955

residents 65 or older (11% of Gilbert)

29%

of residents 65+ report a disability (31% in Maricopa County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Gilbert has about 2,579 residents aged 85 or older among 30,955 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 (31% in Maricopa County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

19% of older Gilbert 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.

Gilbert compared with Maricopa County and Arizona

Census figure	Gilbert	Maricopa County	Arizona
Residents 85 or older	0.9%	1.8%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	11%	16%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	29%	31%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	19%	25%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	7.2%	9.7%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	15%	26%	26%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$78,745	$66,038	—

Older residents in towns around Gilbert

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Mesa, AZ	6.4 mi	89,374	9,927
Chandler, AZ	6.6 mi	38,167	3,729
Queen Creek, AZ	9.0 mi	8,907	776
Sun Lakes, AZ	9.9 mi	10,984	1,709
Tempe, AZ	12 mi	20,951	2,252
Apache Junction, AZ	13 mi	13,972	1,510

Nursing homes near Gilbert

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Wellsprings Of Gilbert	Gilbert, AZ	1.3 mi	5 of 5	32	(480) 729-6500
The Center At Val Vista, LLC	Gilbert, AZ	2.0 mi	5 of 5	96	(480) 224-9500
Sante Of Mesa	Mesa, AZ	4.9 mi	5 of 5	70	(480) 699-9624
Citrus Heights Respiratory And Rehabilitation	Mesa, AZ	6.8 mi	3 of 5	204	(480) 924-7777
Citadel Post Acute	Mesa, AZ	6.9 mi	5 of 5	128	(480) 832-5555
Montecito Post Acute Care And Rehabilitation	Mesa, AZ	7.2 mi	4 of 5	222	(949) 487-9500

Hospices serving Gilbert

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Hospice Of The Valley East	Gilbert, AZ	3.0 mi	(480) 730-5980
Always Present Hospice	Gilbert, AZ	3.7 mi	(480) 907-9737
American Care Concepts Hospice LLC	Gilbert, AZ	4.5 mi	(602) 902-1982
Aviant Hospice Phoenix	Gilbert, AZ	4.5 mi	(480) 398-2411

Straight-line miles from the center of Gilbert. 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 Gilbert

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 23% of the $6,562 monthly median income of Gilbert 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 Gilbert: common questions

What nursing homes are near Gilbert?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Wellsprings Of Gilbert in Gilbert (1.3 mi, 5 of 5 overall); The Center At Val Vista, LLC in Gilbert (2.0 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Sante Of Mesa in Mesa (4.9 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Gilbert?

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 23% of the $6,562 monthly median income of Gilbert 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 Gilbert, AZ