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

Local figures

Dementia Care in Parowan, UT: the local picture

62

residents 85 or older (2.0% of all residents)

572

residents 65 or older (18% of Parowan)

37%

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

3

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Parowan has about 62 residents aged 85 or older among 572 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.

37% of residents 65 and older report a disability (34% in Iron County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

27% of older Parowan 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.

Parowan compared with Iron County and Utah

Census figure	Parowan	Iron County	Utah
Residents 85 or older	2.0%	1.3%	1.2%
Residents 65 or older	18%	14%	12%
Residents 65+ with a disability	37%	34%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	27%	25%	22%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.6%	8.6%	7.5%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	1.5%	8.6%	16%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$51,484	$59,796	—

Older residents in towns around Parowan

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Enoch, UT	13 mi	914	72
Cedar City, UT	18 mi	4,745	522
Beaver, UT	32 mi	492	23
La Verkin, UT	48 mi	645	40
Hurricane, UT	55 mi	5,694	359
Kanab, UT	58 mi	1,041	16

Nursing homes near Parowan

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
Garfield County Nursing Home	Panguitch, UT	14 mi	4 of 5	21	(435) 676-1262
Stonehenge Of Cedar City	Cedar City, UT	16 mi	2 of 5	50	(435) 267-1700
Cedar Health And Rehabilitation	Cedar City, UT	16 mi	2 of 5	120	(435) 586-6481

Hospices serving Parowan

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Atlas Hospice Of Southern Utah	St. George, UT	61 mi	(435) 628-8410
Zion's Way Hospice	St George, UT	65 mi	(435) 688-0648
Intermountain Health Hospice - St. George	St George, UT	65 mi	(435) 251-2367
Canyon Hospice Of Southern Utah	St. George, UT	65 mi	(435) 773-6600

Straight-line miles from the center of Parowan. 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 Parowan

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 35% of the $4,290 monthly median income of Parowan 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 Parowan: common questions

What nursing homes are near Parowan?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are Garfield County Nursing Home in Panguitch (14 mi, 4 of 5 overall); Stonehenge Of Cedar City in Cedar City (16 mi, 2 of 5 overall); Cedar Health And Rehabilitation in Cedar City (16 mi, 2 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Parowan?

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 35% of the $4,290 monthly median income of Parowan 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 Parowan, UT