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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Magna, UT: the local picture

171

residents 85 or older (0.6% of all residents)

2,626

residents 65 or older (8.7% of Magna)

34%

of residents 65+ report a disability (30% in Salt Lake County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Magna has about 171 residents aged 85 or older among 2,626 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.

34% of residents 65 and older report a disability (30% in Salt Lake County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

16% of older Magna 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.

Magna compared with Salt Lake County and Utah

Census figure	Magna	Salt Lake County	Utah
Residents 85 or older	0.6%	1.2%	1.2%
Residents 65 or older	8.7%	12%	12%
Residents 65+ with a disability	34%	30%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	16%	25%	22%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	9.1%	7.8%	7.5%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	32%	21%	16%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$63,409	$71,396	—

Older residents in towns around Magna

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Lake Point, UT	6.8 mi	107	10
West Valley City, UT	10 mi	12,510	923
Stansbury Park, UT	11 mi	611	35
Kearns, UT	12 mi	3,161	244
Erda, UT	12 mi	501	8
Salt Lake City, UT	13 mi	26,103	2,735

Nursing homes near Magna

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Meadow Peak Rehabilitation	Taylorsville, UT	9.6 mi	3 of 5	75	(385) 255-1105
Rocky Mountain Care - Hunter Hollow	West Valley City, UT	11 mi	2 of 5	124	(801) 397-4400
Alpine Meadow Rehabilitation And Nursing	West Valley City, UT	13 mi	5 of 5	42	(801) 972-1050
Legacy Village Rehabilitation	Taylorsville, UT	13 mi	4 of 5	40	(801) 613-4600
Midtown Manor	Salt Lake City, UT	14 mi	1 of 5	82	(801) 363-6340
Pine Creek Rehabilitation And Nursing	Salt Lake City, UT	14 mi	3 of 5	34	(801) 355-9649

Hospices serving Magna

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Cns Community Hospice	West Valley City, UT	11 mi	(801) 233-6100
Harmony Hospice	Murray, UT	15 mi	(801) 281-0537
Enhabit Hospice	Murray, UT	15 mi	(801) 747-5500
Aspire Hospice Care, Inc	Taylorsville, UT	15 mi	(801) 292-0296

Straight-line miles from the center of Magna. 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 Magna

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 $5,284 monthly median income of Magna 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 Magna: common questions

What nursing homes are near Magna?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Meadow Peak Rehabilitation in Taylorsville (9.6 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Rocky Mountain Care - Hunter Hollow in West Valley City (11 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Alpine Meadow Rehabilitation And Nursing in West Valley City (13 mi, 5 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Magna?

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 $5,284 monthly median income of Magna 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.

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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 Magna, UT