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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Goodyear, AZ: the local picture

1,807

residents 85 or older (1.7% of all residents)

21,509

residents 65 or older (20% of Goodyear)

26%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Goodyear has about 1,807 residents aged 85 or older among 21,509 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.

26% 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.

16% of older Goodyear 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.

Goodyear compared with Maricopa County and Arizona

Census figure	Goodyear	Maricopa County	Arizona
Residents 85 or older	1.7%	1.8%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	20%	16%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	26%	31%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	16%	25%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.1%	9.7%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	21%	26%	26%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$83,697	$66,038	—

Older residents in towns around Goodyear

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Avondale, AZ	4.6 mi	8,107	825
Tolleson, AZ	15 mi	1,257	74
Litchfield Park, AZ	17 mi	1,365	243
Citrus Park, AZ	20 mi	1,055	58
Buckeye, AZ	20 mi	14,506	708
Glendale, AZ	22 mi	33,463	3,729

Nursing homes near Goodyear

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Estrella Health And Rehabilitation Center	Avondale, AZ	13 mi	4 of 5	161	(623) 932-2282
Palm Valley Post Acute	Goodyear, AZ	15 mi	2 of 5	180	(623) 536-9911
Northpark Health And Rehabilitation Of Cascadia	Phoenix, AZ	16 mi	3 of 5	54	(208) 401-9600
Diamondback Healthcare Center	Phoenix, AZ	17 mi	3 of 5	94	(623) 303-2882
Sun Health La Loma Care Center	Litchfield Park, AZ	18 mi	3 of 5	43	(623) 537-7400
Desert Peak Care Center	Phoenix, AZ	19 mi	1 of 5	194	(602) 243-6121

Hospices serving Goodyear

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Eternity Hospice & Palliative Care	Phoenix, AZ	18 mi	(602) 374-6878
Canyon Home Care & Hospice	Glendale, AZ	20 mi	(602) 314-6246
Suncrest Hospice Phoenix, LLC	Phoenix, AZ	22 mi	(602) 633-1828
Bridges Health Services, Inc	Phoenix, AZ	24 mi	(602) 995-6956

Straight-line miles from the center of Goodyear. 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 Goodyear

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 22% of the $6,975 monthly median income of Goodyear 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 Goodyear: common questions

What nursing homes are near Goodyear?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Estrella Health And Rehabilitation Center in Avondale (13 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Palm Valley Post Acute in Goodyear (15 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Northpark Health And Rehabilitation Of Cascadia in Phoenix (16 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Goodyear?

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 22% of the $6,975 monthly median income of Goodyear 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 Goodyear, AZ