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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Maricopa, AZ: the local picture

285

residents 85 or older (0.4% of all residents)

9,501

residents 65 or older (14% of Maricopa)

35%

of residents 65+ report a disability (34% in Pinal County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Maricopa has about 285 residents aged 85 or older among 9,501 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.

35% of residents 65 and older report a disability (34% in Pinal County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

11% of older Maricopa 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.

Maricopa compared with Pinal County and Arizona

Census figure	Maricopa	Pinal County	Arizona
Residents 85 or older	0.4%	1.8%	1.9%
Residents 65 or older	14%	22%	19%
Residents 65+ with a disability	35%	34%	32%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	11%	19%	25%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.7%	9.9%	10%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	19%	19%	26%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$71,938	$61,377	—

Older residents in towns around Maricopa

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Sacaton, AZ	14 mi	355	24
Sun Lakes, AZ	14 mi	10,984	1,709
Casa Grande, AZ	17 mi	12,106	1,352
Chandler, AZ	19 mi	38,167	3,729
Guadalupe, AZ	23 mi	800	93
Gilbert, AZ	24 mi	30,955	2,579

Nursing homes near Maricopa

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Caring House	Sacaton, AZ	15 mi	2 of 5	100	(520) 562-7400
Oasis Pavilion Nursing & Rehabilitation Center	Casa Grande, AZ	18 mi	2 of 5	134	(520) 836-1772
Ahwatukee Post Acute	Phoenix, AZ	18 mi	3 of 5	192	(480) 759-0358
Archstone Care Center	Chandler, AZ	19 mi	5 of 5	120	(480) 821-1268
Sante Of Chandler	Chandler, AZ	19 mi	5 of 5	70	(480) 361-6636
Chandler Post Acute And Rehabilitation	Chandler, AZ	19 mi	2 of 5	120	(480) 899-6717

Hospices serving Maricopa

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Agape Hospice Pinal County	Casa Grande, AZ	18 mi	(520) 413-0954
Gentiva Ii	Casa Grande, AZ	18 mi	(480) 461-3144
Hospice Compassus-Casa Grande	Casa Grande, AZ	18 mi	(520) 421-7143
A Tlc Hospice LLC	Chandler, AZ	19 mi	(480) 687-2892

Straight-line miles from the center of Maricopa. 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 Maricopa

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 25% of the $5,995 monthly median income of Maricopa 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 Maricopa: common questions

What nursing homes are near Maricopa?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Caring House in Sacaton (15 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Oasis Pavilion Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Casa Grande (18 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Ahwatukee Post Acute in Phoenix (18 mi, 3 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Maricopa?

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 25% of the $5,995 monthly median income of Maricopa 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 Maricopa, AZ