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

Local figures

Dementia Care in La Verkin, UT: the local picture

40

residents 85 or older (0.9% of all residents)

645

residents 65 or older (14% of La Verkin)

33%

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

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

La Verkin has about 40 residents aged 85 or older among 645 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.

33% 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.

22% of older La Verkin 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.

La Verkin compared with Washington County and Utah

Census figure	La Verkin	Washington County	Utah
Residents 85 or older	0.9%	2.4%	1.2%
Residents 65 or older	14%	22%	12%
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	28%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	22%	20%	22%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	16%	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+	$48,750	$65,413	—

Older residents in towns around La Verkin

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Hurricane, UT	8.3 mi	5,694	359
Washington, UT	15 mi	6,786	468
St. George, UT	21 mi	22,225	3,215
Colorado City, AZ	23 mi	45	0
Santa Clara, UT	23 mi	1,281	106
Ivins, UT	24 mi	3,191	169

Nursing homes near La Verkin

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Hurricane Health And Rehabilitation	Hurricane, UT	3.7 mi	2 of 5	60	(435) 635-9833
Red Cliffs Health And Rehab	St George, UT	18 mi	1 of 5	124	(435) 628-7770
Coral Desert Rehabilitation And Care	St. George, UT	19 mi	5 of 5	60	(435) 674-5195
St. George Rehabilitation	St. George, UT	19 mi	4 of 5	99	(435) 628-0488
Bella Terra St George (Black Rock Health And Rehab	St. George, UT	19 mi	1 of 5	149	(435) 688-1207
Advanced Health Care Of St. George	St George, UT	19 mi	5 of 5	100	(435) 522-2100

Hospices serving La Verkin

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Dixie Hospice Care LLC	St. George, UT	20 mi	(435) 627-2724
Advanced Hospice Of St. George	St George, UT	20 mi	(435) 522-2200
Pathway Hospice And Palliative Care	St George, UT	20 mi	(435) 477-6999
Integrated Senior Care Hospice (Peak Hospice)	St George, UT	20 mi	(435) 628-8944

Straight-line miles from the center of La Verkin. 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 La Verkin

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 37% of the $4,063 monthly median income of La Verkin 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 La Verkin: common questions

What nursing homes are near La Verkin?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Hurricane Health And Rehabilitation in Hurricane (3.7 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Red Cliffs Health And Rehab in St George (18 mi, 1 of 5 overall); Coral Desert Rehabilitation And Care in St. George (19 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in La Verkin?

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 37% of the $4,063 monthly median income of La Verkin 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 La Verkin

More senior care near La Verkin

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 La Verkin, UT