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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Hurricane, UT: the local picture

359

residents 85 or older (1.6% of all residents)

5,694

residents 65 or older (25% of Hurricane)

28%

of residents 65+ report a disability (28% in Washington County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Hurricane has about 359 residents aged 85 or older among 5,694 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.

28% of residents 65 and older report a disability (28% in Washington County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

20% of older Hurricane 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.

Hurricane compared with Washington County and Utah

Census figure	Hurricane	Washington County	Utah
Residents 85 or older	1.6%	2.4%	1.2%
Residents 65 or older	25%	22%	12%
Residents 65+ with a disability	28%	28%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	20%	20%	22%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	5.0%	7.6%	7.5%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	11%	11%	16%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$64,815	$65,413	—

Older residents in towns around Hurricane

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Washington, UT	7.3 mi	6,786	468
La Verkin, UT	8.3 mi	645	40
St. George, UT	13 mi	22,225	3,215
Santa Clara, UT	16 mi	1,281	106
Ivins, UT	18 mi	3,191	169
Colorado City, AZ	24 mi	45	0

Nursing homes near Hurricane

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Hurricane Health And Rehabilitation	Hurricane, UT	4.9 mi	2 of 5	60	(435) 635-9833
Red Cliffs Health And Rehab	St George, UT	10 mi	1 of 5	124	(435) 628-7770
Coral Desert Rehabilitation And Care	St. George, UT	11 mi	5 of 5	60	(435) 674-5195
Advanced Health Care Of St. George	St George, UT	11 mi	5 of 5	100	(435) 522-2100
St. George Rehabilitation	St. George, UT	12 mi	4 of 5	99	(435) 628-0488
Bella Terra St George (Black Rock Health And Rehab	St. George, UT	12 mi	1 of 5	149	(435) 688-1207

Hospices serving Hurricane

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Atlas Hospice Of Southern Utah	St. George, UT	8.1 mi	(435) 628-8410
Advanced Hospice Of St. George	St George, UT	12 mi	(435) 522-2200
Mission Hospice Services Of St. George	St. George, UT	12 mi	(435) 767-1171
Summit Hospice St. George	St. George, UT	12 mi	(435) 359-4599

Straight-line miles from the center of Hurricane. 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 Hurricane

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 28% of the $5,401 monthly median income of Hurricane 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 Hurricane: common questions

What nursing homes are near Hurricane?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Hurricane Health And Rehabilitation in Hurricane (4.9 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Red Cliffs Health And Rehab in St George (10 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Coral Desert Rehabilitation And Care in St. George (11 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Hurricane?

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 28% of the $5,401 monthly median income of Hurricane 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.

More near Hurricane

More senior care near Hurricane

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 Hurricane, UT